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Sonia Altizer, professor and head of the Department of Entomology in the University of Georgia’s College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, has spent many years studying monarchs and the infectious diseases that threaten their survival.
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Coleman Barks was a beloved community member in Athens. He joined the Department of English at the University of Georgia in 1967 and gained international renown for his translations of the 13th century Persian poet Rumi.
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Frog calls are a common sound in Georgia and across the South during the spring and summer. Usually, these vocal amphibians are heard and not seen.
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In-person early voting in the election will continue until May 15th, with election day on May 19th.
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Athens-Clarke County Mayor Kelly Girtz submitted a budget to the Commission for review on Friday. The General Fund Budget totals $212.5 million for Operating and Capital Expenses, over $10 million more than last year’s budget.
NPR News
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An investigation of hospital data and charity care programs shows most Minnesota hospitals provide little financial aid to patients and often make assistance difficult to get.
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Nobel Peace laureate and activist Narges Mohammadi has been transferred to a Tehran hospital more than a week after collapsing in prison, her foundation said Sunday.
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Many facing economic pressures and frustrations have begun shopping at budget grocery stores and warehouse clubs in lieu of traditional supermarkets, with priorities shifting in pursuit of good deals.
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Wellness and longevity influencers are pushing a compound called NAD+. There's scientific interest in its potential, but researchers say the marketing claims have gotten ahead of the science.
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