May 20, 2013

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GRU holds community forum to talk about new tobacco policy

It began with a kickoff at noon outside the student activity center and continued with a community forum giving students and faculty both for and against the policy a chance to speak. Out of around 4,500 universities across the nation GRU will be one of just 767 that are tobacco free.

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Match Day at GRU reiterates doctor shortage in Ga.

The state ranks 41st in the nation for the amount of physicians per 1,000 people. As doctors we train continue to leave, that problem isn't getting any better. Just 17 percent of this year's graduating class will be staying in state.

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Augusta Tech honors student killed in car accident

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Kyle was a student in the Air Conditioning Technology Department at Augusta Tech, something Keith says changed Kyle's life. He says Kyle was lost, but through the school and his instructor, Jerry Hadden, he'd found his way back.

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Students take papal conclave inside classroom

Students took part in history today and voted for a new pope, but only for fun. At St. Mary On The Hill, seventh graders were given an opportunity to feel what it was like to be the cardinals responsible for choosing the Catholic Church's next leader.

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GPA requirements drop for HOPE Grant

A bill passed through the Georgia Senate would lower the GPA requirements for tech students to receive the Hope Grant. Students would receive a percentage of their tuition covered, less than what it was a few years ago.

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Paine College holds HIV/AIDS forum

National Women and Girls HIV and AIDS Awareness Day is this Sunday, but one local college isn't waiting for the weekend. Paine College hosted an awareness forum Friday morning for their students.

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Bold new idea coming to Aiken Co. elementary school

North Aiken Elementary School is about to do things very differently. The school has had challenges in the past, but now, school leaders are adopting a bold new plan, and it's something the district hasn't tried before.

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