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Melvin Douglas Ivester surprised his wife, Victoria Kay Ivester, during a private ceremony, revealing that the University of Georgia School of Nursing will be named the Victoria Kay Ivester School of Nursing in her honor.
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This weekend will be jam-packed with classic Athens festivals and events, though that can also mean road closures and traffic.
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An Athens man is facing a charge of sexual exploitation of children.
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Sonny Perdue, the University System of Georgia Chancellor, has announced that he is retiring. Perdue has served as chancellor for the last four years, and as a public servant for over 40 years.
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Georgia’s labor force and employment reached record highs in February, according to the Georgia Department of Labor. The state’s labor force rose to 5.45 million, while employment climbed to 5.25 million.
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Gasoline costs should start to fall soon, although a full recovery to pre-war prices is expected to take months. That's assuming that peace holds and traffic flows resume through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Philosopher Meghan Sullivan feels her years of study have all been leading up to today's AI debates. Some tech developers are finally ready to get into the ethical weeds with her.
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In Steven Soderbergh's new dark comedy, Ian McKellen plays a famous painter, and Michaela Coel is an art restorer hired to infiltrate his home by his greedy grown-up children.
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Morgan Neville's film is packed with access and celebrity voices, but avoids deeper questions about its subject.
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