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By Sammy O’Brien The Complete Streets organization will revamp their master plan for Athens-Clarke County next week with a new emphasis on all of Athens, not just Prince Avenue. The number of collisions and injuries have increased in Athens Clarke County each year for two straight. This year’s incidents are…

Grady Newsource’s Top Five News Stories cover Northeast Georgia. We will continue with updates throughout the day as our reporters cover the latest news. To stay updated, check out our Twitter and Facebook pages. 1. U.S. Congressman Jody Hice meets with the Athens GOP tonight at 6 p.m. in conjunction with the UGA College Republicans and…

\t The fresh food bus takes people to the Athens Farmer’s Market, but it does not run on game days. Grady Newsource reporter Kristin Miller will be speaking with Ron Hamlin of UGA Campus Transit to see if they will consider running the bus on game days. \t Congressman Jody…

By: Rayleigh Rozier The Jackson County School System will hold two public hearings to discuss Superintendent April Howard’s recommendation to demolish West Jackson Primary School and replace it with a new middle school on-site. The recommendation is being offered as a solution to the overcrowding of West Jackson Middle School, and…

By: Anna Clark There will be a free child safety seat inspection on Sunday, Sept. 13 conducted by Athens-Clarke County Police Department and Safe Kids Athens to kick off the beginning of nationwide Child Passenger Safety Week. Certified technicians will be checking child car seats and booster seats to make…

More rain and cooler temperatures are expected Thursday night. Pollen count is expected to rise this weekend. For more details for the weekend outlook, tune into our 5 p.m. newscast on Thursday, Charter Cable channel 181.

By: Janai James CASA is calling all volunteers in the area. The Athens-Oconee CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) hosted a volunteer orientation Thursday. A CASA is a trained community volunteer who is appointed by a judge to advocate for the best interests of an abused or neglected child who is in…

By: Janai James An increase in burglaries in Oglethorpe County has county officials concerned. The Oglethorpe County Sheriff’s Department released a few tips from Crime Stoppers to make sure your home is safe while you are away. \t Do not post updates or photos on social websites of where you are. \t…

By: Janai James You are paying less for gas then most people in the country. The AAA fuel gauge reports today the national average price for gas is $2.36, but if you live in Athens the average is even lower at $2.26. Take a look at this chart we have that shows…

Grady Newsource’s Top Five News Stories cover Northeast Georgia. We will continue with updates throughout the day. Also check out our Twitter and Facebook pages. 1. The Jackson County Board of Education will hold a public hearing tonight at 6 to discuss the closure of West Jackson Primary School. The school system plans to build…