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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Charter School System is Coming to Athens
ATHENS — The Clarke County School District is applying to become a charter school system.
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Armed Robbery Reported at Dement Street
ATHENS — A press release came out this morning from the Athens-Clarke County Police Department on the latest armed robbery.
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Young Girl Attack Sparks Gang Controversy
5:00 PM- Two teenagers were involved in a fight on Sunday night that resulted in one man’s arrest. The brawl took place at the Georgia Square Mall between rival gangs in Athens, and police say gang fights are becoming a growing problem. According to the Athens-Clarke County Police Department, young…
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Rain Coming to Athens Most of the Week
This upcoming week is going to be very wet and rainy for our area with rain percentages all over 50%. Temperatures stay moderately warm tonight and tomorrow.
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Athens Health Clinic Helps Patients for Free
Athens, GA- Athens residents can get medical care free of charge. A volunteer-based health clinic gives much-needed medical care to local uninsured people. While many healthcare providers have gone home for the night and facilities have closed their doors, one local health center is gearing up for lots of action. Mercy…
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Fatal Accident Victim Identified
ATHENS — The victim has been identified as 51-year-old Perry Ponder of Hodges Mill Road in Watkinsville.
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Athens Downtown Development Authority Wants to Beautify Downtown
ATHENS - An amendment to the Athens-Clarke County budget would increase the investment in downtown. The amendment is now part of the 2016 budget proposal.
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Athens-Clarke County Looks for New Board Members
ATHENS — Athens-Clarke County Unified Government is looking for people to serve terms on five policy-making boards.
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Clarke County Director of Homeless Education Discusses Highs, Lows of Job
ATHENS — Katie Wheeler serves as the Athens-Clarke County School District's Director of Homeless Education. Wheeler is from Albany, but has called Athens home for the last 12 years.
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West Broad Market Garden in Running for $20,000 Grant
ATHENS — The West Broad Community Market Garden is in the running to receive a $20,000 grant from the Seeds of Change program.