Athens-Clarke County
Reporting about Clarke County, Georgia. Some stories will be republished in the Athens Banner-Herald as part of a news-academic partnership with Grady Newsource.
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Ghost Hunter’s Tale at Morton Theatre
by Katya Riedlinger
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Stories to Watch: Oct. 28
\t A local bar General Beauregards was accused of having a racial slur on its drink menu. That resulted in a lot of backlash on social media. Reporter Danielle Herman is interviewing a number of students to get their reaction on this news. She is also reaching out to the owner…
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Athens Bar Responds to Alleged Racial Slur on Drink Menu
The co-owner of an Athens bar says he is investigating an image shared on Twitter Monday night that depicts a racial slur on a drink menu. The response on both Twitter and the bar’s Facebook page have been highly critical of the menu in question and the bar itself. The…
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Guide Dog Foundation Raising Funds in Costume Contest
By: Mary Grace Shaw Athens area volunteers for the Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind (GDF) are raising money to order to sponsor a future assistance dog by allowing people to vote for their favorite costumed puppy through donating to the GoFundMe. The organization set up a gofundme page where you can donate…
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Upcoming Halloween Events for all Ages
Here’s a list of Northeast Georgia Halloween-related events happening this week throughout Northeast Georgia. Tuesday, October 27 \t Halloween “Spooktacular” Carnival \t Location: Lay Park, Athens \t Time: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. \t Fee: $3 ACC resident, $5 non-resident \t Halloween-themed games, a costume contest, and candy. \t East Athens…
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Bank Robbery Thwarted in Athens
An attempted bank robbery today about noon at Athens First Bank & Trust was prevented when bank employees refused to comply with the robber’s request. Athens-Clarke police said Charlotte Hill, 63, entered the bank wearing a mask and holding a sign that said, “This is a hold up.” Employees refused to…
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Cedar Shoals Student Heads to National FFA Competition
By Abby Jessen Cedar Shoals High School student Willie Craddick is all set to head to Louisville, Kentucky on Oct. 27 for the 2015 National FFA Competition. See what his project is all about:
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ICYMI: ACC Police Hope to Utilize New Mental Health Grant
By Rayleigh Rozier You may not think of Athens-Clarke County police as mental health care providers, but the department receives 6,000 calls each year involving citizens with mental illness. The ACC Police Department hopes to use a $150,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to create a plan over the…
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Witnesses Speak on Day Four of Blount Murder Trial
By: Erin O’Brien Six new witnesses testified Thursday in the murder trial for Corey Blount. Blount is accused of fatally shooting Derrick Merritt and injuring Jamaris Walter in a fight outside a club in Athens in May 2014. Several women involved in the brawl, the doctor who treated Walter, and the…
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‘In Their Shoes’ 10th Anniversary Walk on Saturday
By Shaunteri Skinner About 150 people will walk over 13 miles on Saturday, Oct. 24, to honor and remember family or friends affected by cancer for the Athens Regional Foundation’s ‘In Their Shoes Walk.’ The event will begin at 8 a.m. at the Athens Regional Medical Center with a light…