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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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."
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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…