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Athens Rep. Houston Gaines named 'Champion of Recovery'

Athens Rep. Houston Gaines named 'Champion of Recovery'

  • Sarah Henry | Contributor
  • Updated Jun 18, 2019
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State Representative Houston Gaines of District 117 was named the 2019 Champion of Recovery and friend of the Georgia Recovery Community by the Georgia Council on Substance Abuse. Gaines received the award for his work on House Bill 217, which authorizes syringe services programs in the state of Georgia.

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UGA students assist Athens residents with taxes to generate $2.7 million in federal refunds

UGA students assist Athens residents with taxes to generate $2.7 million in federal refunds

  • Foster Steinbeck | Staff Writer
  • Updated Jun 17, 2019
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For the 14th year, the University of Georgia partnered with the IRS and the Georgia United Foundation to provide free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) to 3,813 Athens residents for the 2019 tax season. Read more

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