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Athens Crime Map, Oct. 22-28

Here is a map of crimes reported by the Athens-Clarke County Police and University Police Department. The red points correspond to burglary and theft by taking The purple points correspond to criminal trespass and suspicious persons The green points correspond to stolen vehicles and entering auto.

Chocolate Chemistry a sweet new elective

There’s a new class on campus which lets students spend their hours studying chocolate – and you don’t need a golden ticket from a Wonka bar to get in.

The class is called Chocolate Chemistry. No, there aren’t rivers of chocolate flowing through the classrooms or fondue fountains running on every desk.

Five safety zones set up for Georgia-Florida game

Tailgaters at the world’s largest outdoor cocktail party this year will have more safe havens if they’re overwhelmed drinking themselves to the world’s largest hangover.

Jacksonville Police will set up five “sideline safety zones” where partiers, regardless of age, can seek help without fear of legal repercussions if intoxicated at this weekend’s Georgia Florida rivalry football game.

University furlough day hits low-pay workers too

When the University announced its furlough dates, workers making less than $23,660 annually were told they would not be affected.

But, that is not the case.

Employees taking furlough days are prohibited from coming to work on those days. Those who make less than $23,660 – who were told they would not be affected by the furlough – have been notified the University will effectively be closed, and they must either take a leave day or work extra hours to make up for those lost.

Man on the street

Midterms, 8 a.m. classes and term papers can all be pretty scary. But what really spooks University students? Reporter Raisa Habersham spoke with several students to find out their biggest fears.

Professors study state health level

About one-third of Georgia’s counties are considered to have all age groups in poor health, according to a University study.

A pair of campus researchers released the study to identify which of Georgia’s counties have persistently poor health in three age groups.

Hearing loss possible at football games

When the University’s Redcoat Band riles up football fans with the Bulldog fight song, what’s good for morale may not be good for the ears.

“I think you would probably be shocked at how loud the UGA stadium is at a football game – it’s probably over a 110 decibels,” said Robin Hardin, audiologist for Athens-Oconee Audiology.

SGAs begin new tradition

If Georgia wins against Florida this weekend, the team could bring home a new 12-foot trophy – made of wood.

Student Government Association President Katie Barlow and University of Florida Student Body President Jordan Johnson will present a new traveling trophy to the winner of the ongoing football rivalry.

THE SMALL PICTURE

Georgia cornerback Prince Miller had two big punt returns against Vanderbilt, but Florida’s coverage has been stout this season, allowing zero return yards. With field position always important, Miller’s role is even more crucial if the Bulldogs want to win in Jacksonville.

Last shot ‘going to be nasty’

This time it’s personal.

Well, more personal than usual.

Georgia’s defense always wants to put a whoopin’ on any Florida player, much less golden boy quarterback Tim Tebow.

But when that Gator is looking to break Georgia legend Herschel Walker’s SEC rushing touchdown record?

It’s really on now.

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