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By Richard Banton The Greenlight A Vet campaign is asking everyone to change one light bulb green on November 11 for Veterans Day. In cooperation with several veterans groups, the Walmart campaign encourages people to to green light these bulbs in visible locations such as on a porch or in…

By Kalyn Wilson & Richard Banton Gangs. They’re the one club no parent wants to see their kid join. That’s why the Jackson County Sheriff Department sent out a pamphlet from the National Gang Center in order to inform parents on gang involvement. The infographic below breaks down why youths…

By Danielle Herman Collegiate representatives from two national parties will go head to head Wednesday night on the University of Georgia’s campus. Moderated by the Georgia Debate Union, student leaders from the College Republicans and Young Democrats will debate many of the current political issues on the national and state level. Audience…

By Abby Jessen If you need a charge to keep your electric vehicle running, you now have to pay for it in Athens-Clarke County. On Monday Nov. 3, the Athens-Clarke County Mayor and Board of Commissioners enacted a fee for electric car chargers. Watch this video to see the impact…

By Jordynn Abernathy A minor flood warning went into effect Wednesday for the Oconee River near Penfield, reaching Clarke County, Oconee County, and Greene County. According to the National Weather Service, there will be light drizzles and no heavy rain showers are expected throughout the week. The river is currently cresting…

By Savannah Brock Stress is a six letter word that many know far too well. Nov. 4 is national Stress Awareness Day. Stress is a health condition that can have both positive and negative effects on people. According to the American Psychological Association  there are five tips for people to help manage…

By Sammy O’Brien The future of farming in America looks bright after West Jackson Middle School took home the National Outstanding Middle School Award. WJMS  is the winner of this year’s award presented by the Future Farmers of America Organization in Louisville, Ky. All fifty-two states sent representatives for the convention. Chapter…

By Madison Keiger It was standing room only Nov. 3 at the Mayor and Commission Meeting. That was because dozens of citizens were present to voice their opinions about an Athens-Clarke County Living Wage Policy for city-county workers. “Just because part time employees are given less hours, does not mean their work is valued…

By Kalyn Wilson Election night is over, and northeast Georgia has a few new elected officials. Check out the unofficial results by county below. ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY, Winterville: Candidate Number of Votes Percentage of Total Votes Dodd I. Ferrelle 187 53.28% George H. Chandler 93 26.50% Kenneth Dixon Hodges 69 19.66%…

By Jordynn Abernathy Athens-Clarke County commission has allocated $260,000 for pedestrian and bicycle improvements. There with be $203,000 designated for the construction of the budget has been designated for the construction of new crosswalk projects. The goal is to make all the crosswalks consistent with one another by having the…