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 Stormwater Celebrates 45th Earth Day with Community Service
ATHENS-- The heavy rains in Georgia over the past couple of weeks have washed many cans and other pieces of trash downstream. Athens Stormwater Management try to clean up what's left.
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Third Day of Trial for Former ACC police Officer Facing 3 Felony Charges
ATHENS– Christopher Lee Burton, a former Athens-Clarke County police officer is facing 3 felony charges: bribery, conspiracy to commit a felony, and violation of oath by public officer. Burton was arrested and fired in February 2012 after allegedly attempting to bribe another officer to get his friend’s DUI criminal charges…
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Former Athens-Clarke County Police Officer Faces Trial Today
ATHENS- Witnesses were called to the stand today in the case of an Athens Police officer accused of bribing a fellow officer to get a friend off from a DUI charge. Christopher Burton sat with his defense attorneys, fingers locked, as the prosecution briefed the jury. The prosecution stressed conspiracy…
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Athens-Clarke County Police Now Required to Wear Body Cameras
ATHENS- All Athens-Clarke County police officers are required to wear body cameras starting today. Police chief Carter Greene says that most law enforcement agencies use body cameras if they can afford them. Greene says that “it’s a good way of being transparent… We’re as transparent as possible with the community, and…
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UPDATE: TODAY Last Day to Redeem Student Reward Prizes
Wednesday is the last day to redeem your student rewards points. All points will be reset if left unused.
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Dancing Competition Helps Victims
Athens, GA- Eleven teams of two will be competing in this weekend’s Dancing With the Athens Stars for audience and judge approval. The event is sponsored by Project Safe. Ninety cent of every dollar donated to Project Safe will go to families and individuals who are victims of domestic violence.…
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UPDATE: Elderly Man Found
Athens, GA- 4:30 PM: Reporter Anna Tarullo spoke with Mr. Hightower’s daughter at Athen’s Regional. Lisa Hightower-Mac said he was found sitting in mud in a wooded area, just a few miles from his home. He is currently being treated for hypothermia with an IV and warm blanket. She says he will…
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Classic Center Debuts Electric Car Charging Station
ATHENS — Charging your electric car in Athens just got easier.
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Why Some Whit Davis Elementary Schoolers Think Nature is Important
ATHENS — Seven Whit Davis Elementary schoolers are district winners for an art competition called "Greenfest."
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Student Teacher Shares Experience of UGA’s Hands-On Teaching Program
ATHENS — Victoria Anderson is wrapping up her last semester as an undergraduate student at the University of Georgia.