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Sports betting will potentially become legalized in Georgia in the coming months.

Local Legislators Debate Sports Betting Legalization

Chaz Mullis, Staff Editor February 20, 2024

A state legislator from Hall County recently co-sponsored an online sports betting legalization bill that is making progress in the Georgia legislature. State Sen. Bo Hatchett, R-Cornelia, stated that...

UNG Baseball Club Bringing Vintage Back

UNG Baseball Club Bringing Vintage Back

Gavin Beck, Staff Editor February 15, 2024

The University of North Georgia Baseball Club is hosting the second-ever Nighthawk Vintage Market. The event will be held on the promenade field located at the Dahlonega campus on Feb. 22. The event...

Country Music Star Toby Keith passes away peacefully at 62

Country Music Star Toby Keith passes away peacefully at 62

Stillman Blaylock, Staff Editor February 15, 2024

Well-known country music singer Toby Keith passed away this last Monday evening after his battle with stomach cancer. He was surrounded by his family during his final moments. The announcement came from...

Elon Musk’s organization Neuralink declares that it has successfully given a human its brain implant. The product could be an unprecedented development in the medical field but does come with risks. (Photo from Getty Images via news24)

Neuralink Makes Medical Breakthrough, Comes with Great Risk

Jack Thurmond, Staff Editor February 15, 2024

Elon Musk’s company Neuralink recently announced its first successful human brain implant. The results could be revolutionary, but they still come with a considerable risk.  Neuralink is a company...

Flyer for Campus Love Notes, Nighthawks Entertainments newest event. Photo from Nighthawks Entertainments UNG Connect page

Nighthawks Entertainment To Host ‘Campus Love Notes’ On Valentines Day

Bruce Clark, Staff Editor February 13, 2024

Nighthawks Entertainment gave students a first look at their upcoming Valentine’s Day event with a flyer advertising fun and romance. According to President Elias Quintero, “Campus Love Notes is...

Maya Huff says her Stanley tumbler is magic.

What’s the Big Deal

DeAnna Mayfield, Writer/Editor February 13, 2024

The Stanley thermos cup craze has taken the world by storm, igniting a fervent passion for durable and reliable drink ware. Its roots trace back to the early 20th century when William Stanley Jr. revolutionized...

Photo courtesy of Chi Phis website

New Chi Phi Fraternity To Host Charity Drive All Month

Bruce Clark, Staff Editor February 9, 2024

Chi Phi’s newest chapter will be opening with a bang on the University of North Georgia’s Dahlonega campus. According to Dakota Spivey, a new member of Chi Phi, the fraternity is planning to hold...

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Legislative Attacks on Bail Funds

Wesley F., Staff Writer February 7, 2024

The American bail system has faced increasing criticism for its inequitable treatment of marginalized communities and penalizing poverty by incarcerating those unable to afford bail. This perpetuates a...

Early voting dates and times are now available for Hall County.

Hall County Releases Times, Locations for Early Voting

Chaz Mullis, Staff Editor February 6, 2024

Hall County Elections has released details about the early voting schedule for the upcoming Mar. 12 Presidential Preference Primary and the special election in the City of Oakwood. Commencing on Monday,...

Los Angeles Gears Up for the 2024 NASCAR Busch Clash

Los Angeles Gears Up for the 2024 NASCAR Busch Clash

Robert Bradley, Staff Writer February 1, 2024

In a thrilling display of speed and strategy, the 2024 NASCAR Busch Clash is poised to take center stage at the iconic Los Angeles Coliseum for its third consecutive year. With the echoes of last year's...

Former President Donald Trump celebrates his titanic victory over Governor Ron DeSantis and Former Ambassador Nikki Haley in the Iowa Caucus. Trump has solidified himself as the odds-on favorite for the Republican side, however an upcoming insurrection decision by the Supreme Court may put things on hold for the frontrunner.

Trump Awaits Pivotal Supreme Court Decision

Jack Thurmond, Editor February 1, 2024

Former President Donald Trump awaits a Supreme Court decision declaring if he can be kept off 2024 presidential ballots. The resolution could prove critical in the upcoming election.  As of January...

The Gibraltar Eagle bulk carrier, Jan. 15, before being fired upon by Houthi terrorists.

The Problem With Trade In The Red Sea

Bruce Clark, Staff Editor January 30, 2024

On Jan. 17, the Biden administration renamed the Houthi rebels to the list of terror groups following their attempts to hold up the shipping process in the Suez Canal and Bab al-Mandab Strait. The terrorist...

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