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-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.
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Arraignment Pushed Back for Man Accused of Terroristic Threats
ATHENS — A 39-year-old Athens man is set to appear in Athens-Clarke County Superior Court on May 20.
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New Broad Street Property to be Mix of Retail, Residential, Public Space
ATHENS — If you haven't heard of 315 Oconee Street, you will soon.
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UPDATE: Athens-Clarke County Ranks 6th in Water Conservation Contest
ATHENS — Athens-Clarke County is in 6th place for the running in the "My Water Pledge."