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Abby’s Angle: There are no winners in sports betting

Sports betting has become widely popularized and accessible since its legalization in 2018, with 30% of Americans admitting to sports betting in the last year. The industry itself generates massive revenue, but athletes, bettors and loved ones of bettors are negatively impacted, burdened by addiction, mental health issues and financial strain.




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Undeniably Abby: The Pledge isn’t the problem, the distraction is

What began as a minor procedure change on Jan. 12 became a major controversy by Jan. 20, filling the council chamber to capacity. Alan Swank proposed adding the Pledge of Allegiance to the agenda, but other Athens council members opposed it for personal and historical reasons. The debate has become louder than the council’s actual work, even though the pledge doesn’t affect how decisions are made.


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