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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Creature Comforts’ Art Wall
Every three weeks Creature Comforts Brewery highlights a local Athens artist on their back wall. Find out who they're highlighting for the month of October.
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Voluntary Sidewalk Assessment Districts
Would you be willing to pay for sidewalk in front of your home out of your own pocket? The Athens-Clarke County Board of Commissioners will discuss this at their monthly session tonight. On the agenda is the Voluntary Sidewalk Assessment District proposal, which would allow homeowners to collectively raise the…
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Paint the Town Pink 5K Color Run on Sunday
The University of Georgia’s Zeta Tau Alpha sorority will host its first annual Paint the Town Pink 5K Color Run in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month on Sunday, Oct. 11, at Sandy Creek Park. All proceeds from this race will benefit breast cancer education and awareness. Registration and packet pickup will begin…
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Stories to Watch: Oct. 6
Grady Newsource covers stories in Northeast Georgia. We will continue with updates throughout the day as our reporters cover the latest news. To stay updated, check out our Twitter and Facebook pages. – Would you be willing to pay for sidewalk in front of your home out of your own…
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Grady Newsource Explains: How to Reduce Litter
By: Nicole Castrellon This past weekend there was a big football game in Athens, and that is evident by the large amounts of trash that have taken over sidewalks on campus and across Athens. Luckily there are more than a few ways you can reduce litter production and keep the…
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UGA Football Player Isaiah McKenzie Will Not Face Charges
The woman who accused a Georgia football player of making terroristic threats declined to press charges according to a Athens-Clarke County Police Department spokesperson. Isaiah McKenzie will not be charged in the case and according to the spokesperson the case is closed. McKenzie and four other Georgia football players were involved…
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BREAKING: Man Arrested in Connection to Greenway Assault
By Abby Jessen Pedro Alvarado, 43, has been charged with aggravated assault and battery in relation to the Sept. 20 assault of a 19-year-old female UGA student who was walking on the Greenway when she was grabbed from behind. No bond has been posted yet. The student only suffered minor…
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Grady Newsource Profiles: Capt. Elizabeth Robinson
By: Mary Grace Shaw A local jail captain is the Detention Supervisor of the Year for her work as operations commander at the Clarke County Jail. This award is given by the Georgia Jail Association. Reporter Mary Grace Shaw has her story.
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Crosswalks May Come to Milledge
By Savannah Brock A new addition to one local street might save a pedestrian’s life. For years people on Milledge Avenue have been illegally crossing the street while dodging cars just to reach their bus stop. Mid-block pedestrain islands would be placed at the bus stops along Milledge to keep…
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YMCA Works to Keep Kids Warm
By Sam Lack Colder temperatures are approaching, which means it’s time to start bundling up. For the first time, the Athens YMCA is hosting a youth coat drive. The drive starts today and continues through Saturday, Oct. 3. Community members can drop off gently used or new coats for kids…