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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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 three of murder trial
By Madison Keiger Oct. 21 marked the third day of State of Georgia v. Corey Antwan Blount. The accused killer, Corey Blount, has 11 charges, including malice and felony murder. The State presented their evidence which included witnesses that were present the night shots were fired. The defense will have the opportunity to…
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Halloween Activities in YOUR Area
Take a look at the "spooktacular" Halloween activities in the Northeast Georgia area!
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Nightmare on Broad Street
UGA's Student Alumni Association is hosting their annual Nightmare on Broad Street Ghost Tour of North Campus.
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6th Annual AthHalf Half-Marathon this Sunday
The 6TH Annual AthHalf Half Marathon will be this Sunday, Oct. 25. Check out the new course, roads closed and parking for the race!
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Family of Vehicular Homicide Victim to Convicted Athens Man: ‘He Deserves the Full Sentence’
By Danielle Herman UPDATE (12:18 p.m.): Edwin Juarez Alpizar has been sentenced to 19 years in prison. The following are the six accounts of the sentencing: \t Account 1: homicide by vehicle in the first degree, 15 years (10 in confinement, balance on probation) and $1000 fine \t Account 2: will merge…
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‘The Walking Guys’ Take Stage in Athens
Looking for adventure- that’s the Facebook post that started one musician and three then-strangers– on the tour of a lifetime. Some 1,600 miles later, Benjamin Butler and those strangers are now friends who call themselves The Walking Guys. Reporter Erin O’Brien walked with the band on their journey into Athens.…
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Jury Selected for Blount Murder Trial
By Allison Gowens The murder trial for accused nurse Corey Antwan Blount continues today at the Athens-Clarke County Courthouse. The jury was sworn in, and the state is now presenting its evidence. Video from the proceedings is below:
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J. Crew Opening Continues Downtown Business Shift
Yellow stars on this map of downtown Athens indicate a current or proposed franchise or chain business. When J. Crew Mercantile opens its doors for business Wednesday on Broad Street, more than 20 national or statewide chains will be located in downtown, which has been traditionally made up of local…
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ICYMI: Changes in Fee for Inmate Phone Calls
Every time an inmate makes a phone call, it means more money for Athens-Clarke County. A new contract approved by the ACC commissioners in September will bring in $1.25 million from inmates’ calls over the next five years. Reporter Zack Sims took a look at how this contract came about.