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WATKINSVILLE- One local bakery’s products will be seen in stores throughout the southeast.  KiKi’s Bakery of Watkinsville will soon have three of its products for sale in Whole Foods stores.  Those 33 stores will be in 6 different states: Georgia, Tennessee, Louisiana, North Carolina, South Carolina and Alabama.  This news comes…

  ATHENS- The third biggest event in downtown Athens is happening this weekend. The Twilight bike race is a 35 year tradition that happens during the last weekend in April.  Reporter Taylor Bisciotti tells us that tens of thousands of people are expected to come. About 40,000 people gather downtown for…

ATHENS-  The final witnesses were called to stand in the trial of former Athens-Clarke County Police Officer Christopher Burton. The state district attorney and the defense both presented their final arguments before jury deliberation began as Burton’s family sat in the courtroom. The defense argues that the crime is a…

JEFFERSON- A 17 year old male was hit and killed this morning by a train in Jackson County. Jefferson police chief Joe Wirthman says he was a student at Jefferson High School, and Wirthman speculates he was on his way to school. The police say they  think he was listening to music.…

ATHENS- They were close, but just not close enough. The Clarke Central Lady Gladiators fell 4-1 last night to Heritage at home in Billy Henderson Stadium. A win would have landed the Lady Gladiators in the Region 8-AAAAA playoffs for the first time since 2009. Their star sophomore, Alexa Bernal, scored Clarke…

ATHENS- UGA students will soon be required to be engage in hands-on experiential learning as a part of their graduation requirement. This move was approved by the UGA University Council. Hands-on learning could include activities like research, studies abroad, and internships, but it won’t be limited to just these. Director of Public Relations…

Patrick Beri never suspected he would end up in jail after retirement. Although he’s not there because he committed a crime. He’s there because that is his job. Corporal Beri is from Elberton, Georgia and spent 25 years in the military. He retired when he decided to spend more time…

ATHENS- The Clarke Central Baseball team will try to extend its winning streak to three games tonight when the players take on Lanier High School in Gwinnett. The Gladiators won both games of a double header yesterday against cross-county rival Cedar Shoals. Each team desperately needed a victory going into…

ATHENS– The Athens Clarke County Police Department have a warrant for the arrest of Marquavion Antone Tillman. Police are charging him with aggravated  battery in relation to the fight that broke out into Athens yesterday. illman is approximately 5’8” tall and 155 lbs. The fight started not long after a…

ATHENS- The Clarke Central Lady Gladiators are one step closer to the playoffs. The team survived a thrilling over-time game against Flowery Branch last night to keep their playoff hopes alive. It now comes down to one game. The Lady Glads must beat Heritage High School to get into the…