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Aaron Murray: "I love Georgia, I really thoroughly love this place."

Submitted by Jenna Herb, Sports Producer

Friday, December 13th, 2013, 5:24pm

ATHENS, Ga. -- After one of the most impressive careers in Southeastern Conference history, Aaron Murray is beginning to say farewell to his playing days at the University of Georgia.

Murray completed his Bulldog career as the SEC leader in passing yards [13,166], touchdown passes [121], total offense [13,562 yards] and completions [921]. He is also the first quarterback in conference history to pass for 3,000 yards in four consecutive seasons.

The Tampa, Fla., native is three weeks removed from a season ending left ACL injury and is already progressing with his rehab as he looks to the next chapter of his life and the 2014 NFL Draft.

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Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Friday, December 13th, 2013, 12:12pm

Ga. 400 roadwork continues, most other highways clear

ATLANTA -- Crews will continue working on the Georgia 400/Interstate 85 interchange in Atlanta this weekend.

Georgia Department of Transportation engineer Shun Pringle said one lane in each direction will be closed from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily on Ga. 400 between I-85 and Peachtree Road. Drivers will also see delays on Cheshire Bridge Road, Sidney Marcus Boulevard and the Buford-Spring Connector.

But it all depends on the weather.

"With some rain expected on Saturday, I'm not sure how much (contractors) will be able to accomplish," Pringle said in a statement.

Sweeping, bridge and utility work, and drain cleaning will occur on I-20, I-75, I-85, I-285 and I-575 throughout the weekend. All projects will be completed overnight and will result in occasional closures.

Visit dot.ga.gov for a full list of road projects in your area.

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Submitted by Paul Crawley, 11Alive Reporter

Wednesday, December 11th, 2013, 7:04pm

ATHENS, Ga. -- Your 'momma' may have always told you it's best to eat fresh fruits and vegetables, but a new study by the Food Science and Technology Department at the University of Georgia suggests that may not always be the case.

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A two-year study by associate professor Ronald Pegg and professor emeritus Ronald Eitenmiller looked at the selected vitamin and mineral content of eight fruits and vegetables -- blueberries, strawberries, broccoli, green beans, corn, spinach, cauliflower and green peas.

Researchers analyzed nutrient values of produce on the day of purchase, after the produce had been stored in a household refrigerator for five days, and vegetables packaged after freezing.

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Submitted by 11Alive News Staff

Wednesday, December 11th, 2013, 6:41am

ATHENS, Ga. -- An Athens restaurant has its catchphrase printed on 18 million albums. Weaver D's is the namesake of R.E.M's famous album, "Automatic for the People."

The restaurant just may be in jeopardy. The building is for sale after 27 years of serving soul food.

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Submitted by Eden Godbee, Where U Live Producer

Monday, December 9th, 2013, 10:09pm

ATHENS, Ga. -- Authorities are searching for a missing 16-year-old who was last seen on Monday afternoon.

According to Athens-Clarke County Police, Debora Abigail was last seen around 4:30 p.m. in the Reed Court area of Athens.

Abigail is described as about 4'10" and about 110 lbs. with brown eyes and long black hair. Officials believe she's wearing a pink sweater and blue jeans.

Anyone with information on Abigail's whereabouts is being asked to contact Athens-Clarke County Police at 706-613-3330 or 911.

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Submitted by Jenna Herb, Sports Producer

Monday, December 9th, 2013, 6:43pm

ATHENS, Ga. -- Five Georgia football players were voted to the 2013 Associated Press All-Southeastern Conference Team, it was announced on Monday. Senior tight end Arthur Lynch, sophomore placekicker Marshall Morgan and junior linebacker Ramik Wilson were named to the first team, while senior quarterback Aaron Murray and sophomore tailback Todd Gurley were second team selections.

Lynch has been a key component of the SEC's No. 2-ranked passing offense this season. The Dartmouth, Mass., native has 390 receiving yards on 24 receptions and is tied for the team lead with five touchdown catches this season.

Morgan leads all sec kickers in field goals made (18-for-20) and points per game (10.0). The Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., native connected on a 56-yard field goal against Tennessee, which is the longest kick made in the league this season. Morgan was the SEC's only kicker to be named a semifinalist for the Lou Groza Award.

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Submitted by Jenna Herb, Sports Producer

Sunday, December 8th, 2013, 8:12pm

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Georgia and Nebraska will play in the postseason for the second straight year.

The Bulldogs and Cornhuskers were paired in the Gator Bowl on Sunday, a rematch of last year's Capital One Bowl. Georgia won that meeting 45-31, getting five touchdown passes from Aaron Murray.

No. 23 Georgia (8-4) won't have Murray in the rematch. The Southeastern Conference's all-time passing leader tore a ligament in his left knee Nov. 23 against Kentucky. Hutson Mason will make his second start.

Bulldogs receiver Michael Bennett seemed puzzled by the postseason pairing.

"Nebraska again? You kidding me?' Bennett posted on his Twitter page.

Nebraska (8-4) lost two of its final three games - both at home - and raised speculation about embattled coach Bo Pelini's future.

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