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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Athens Organization Fights to Expand Medicaid
By Shaunteri Skinner A local organization is fighting to expand insurance coverage for those who need it most. Athens For Everyone will start its Medicaid expansion campaign today in a meeting at 6 p.m. at the Athens-Clarke County Library. The public is invited to attend. Over 600,000 Georgians do not have health insurance,…
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Donate your Diapers!
By Shaunteri Skinner Come drop off diapers for families in need for the Athens Area Diaper Drive hosted by Erin Campbell, an Athens resident, and Food Bank of Northeast Georgia. One in three families in the United States struggles with buying diapers for their children. In Northeast Georgia 6,500 children under…
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Stories to Watch: Oct. 20
\t The Athens-Clarke County Police department is discussing a $150,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to improve the relationship between the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program (JMCHP). Other items will be discussed at the Athens-Clarke County Board of Commissioners agenda setting meeting at 7 p.m. Follow us online…
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Boil Water Advisory Still in Effect
If you live in western Clarke County, local officials say you should STILL be boiling your water. This area is bounded by Jefferson Road / Hawthorne Avenue / Atlanta Highway / Epps Bridge Parkway to the east and the Oconee County and Jackson County lines to the west. It also includes Bogart…
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Where to Get Your Flu Shot in Northeast Georgia
By Danielle Herman Cold weather has descended upon the Northeast Georgia area, bringing with it the onset of flu season. According to the Centers for Disease Control, flu season begins in October and lasts until May. Influenza can affect everyone differently, ranging in age and health. The best way to…
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23 New CASA Volunteers Sworn In
By Shaunteri Skinner and Savannah Brock Twenty-three New Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) were sworn in under oath to represent foster children on Oct. 15. More than 270 children are in foster care in Athens-Clarke County. Almost a quarter of them still need someone to advocate for them in court. Currently,…
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Stories to Watch: Oct. 19
\t Reporter Lana Harris will have the latest on the Athens-Clarke County boil water advisory. The county has been under a boil water advisory since Thursday night when a water main broke. \t Kristin Miller profiled Madison County High School Teacher of the Year Dallas Cowne. He teaches students Metallica songs…
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ICYMI: Clarke County School District Receives Golden Radish Award
The Clarke County School District was award the Golden Radish Award — an award given to school districts in Georgia who are doing exceptional work in farm to school. The award was given to an additional 38 schools, but Clarke County received the “outstanding award,” which goes to the top…
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Oldest Businesses in Downtown Athens
The Golden Pantry recently celebrated its 50th year of service in Athens. However, what some people might not know is that a number of businesses have been operating in Athens for nearly 200 years. Here is a list of seven businesses that have been in Athens before 1950. 1. Athens…
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‘Color Purple’ Author Speaks in Athens
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Alice Walker will speak at two public events in Athens this week and seating is in high demand. If you hope to see Walker and don’t have a ticket, your best bet is on Wednesday at 3:30 p.m in the University of Georgia’s Chapel. Wednesday’s first-come-first-seated opportunity has…