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Athens- A high speed train could be laying down tracks in Athens soon. Athens is one of three finalist to have a high speed railway run through it. The proposed plan would have a train run from Charlotte, North Carolina to Atlanta. At its highest speed, the train would travel…

Athens-Traffic on Pope Street has returned to normal.  The Athens-Clarke County police are monitoring the area where UGA students have been harassing a resident living on the street.  The Athens-Clarke County Police tweeted to the website, Totalfratmove.com, to warn students that they are heavily patrolling the area and that the…

  Athens- North Georgia could be facing another round of winter weather. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for north Georgia until 1 am tomorrow. North Georgia can expect a dusting of up to 1.5  inches of snow. However, current forecasting models have…

ATHENS – Athens Bus Transit is facing a decrease in funding. The Athens Clark County Transit will meet on March 3 to request for federal funding. Reporter Sierra Grady will show us how that could effect commuters tonight at 5.

JACKSON COUNTY — Jackson County is hoping to get more input from families about the lunches they serve in schools. Their goal is to find out what kids actually want to eat. The survey will be taken next week, and the board of education will use results from it to…

ATHENS — Cedar Shoals High School is having a ceremony to remember one of its alumni who was a victim of dating violence. Darla Gibbons died last year after her boyfriend set her car on fire. February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, and Georgia is currently ranked first in the country…

ATHENS — Home Matters is building a model home in Tate Plaza to raise awareness about local low-income housing. Their goal is to bring more attention about homelessness in Athens. Individuals can show support by signing a pledge near where the house is being constructed. The home will be complete…

ATHENS — Changes could be coming to Georgia’s crosswalks. A new Georgia General Assembly bill would require vehicles to stop at crosswalks as soon as a light or other warning device is activated. Grady Newsource reporter Rebecca Scott went to the crosswalk on Prince Avenue to see the situation pedrestrains are facing. Find out…

Athens- Taylor Bisciotti tells us more about the NFL Combine and how it will affect the players.

http://youtu.be/XmW3RsR1gKM Athens- The UGA chapter of MEDLIFE is holding a Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory themed 5K this Sunday, February 22nd at 8am at Stegeman Coliseum. They have partnered with Athens Student Housing and Journey Juice to provide prizes for winners and all participants will revive a free t-shirt and…