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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Renovations continue for church where R.E.M. had its first show
ATHENS — Efforts are being made to restore the old church where R.E.M. had its first show.
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AcroYoga Becomes New Fitness Trend in Athens
ATHENS — You can be an acrobat without flying through the air. It's all part of a new fitness craze that is pushing boundaries.
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Clarke Central Students Bring Attention to ‘Discriminatory’ University Policies
ATHENS — Students planned this event to raise awareness about the University System of Georgia Board of Regent's Policy 4.1.6.
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Athens Christian Track
ATHENS — Athens Christian Track team will take the field at the Oglethorpe Quad Meet today. The Eagles enter today’s meet after placing first overall in the Athens Area Meet led by Freshman Richard Jibunor’s outstanding performance. Jibunor won both the high jump competition and the 300-meter hurdles in Tuesday’s…
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Tea with Mr. Bunny
ATHENS — The Easter Bunny made a visit to Athens today! Children aged 3-5 enjoyed snacks and tea with Mr. Bunny at Rocksprings Park today. After decorating cookies and making some arts and crafts Mr. Bunny posed for pictures with his new friends.
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Signing a Pledge Could Get You a New Car
ATHENS — Spending three minutes online could put a new car in your driveway and help your city too.
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Autism Awareness Spreads in Athens, Georgia Senate
ATHENS — After two years of deliberation, the Georgia Senate passed a bill that will require insurers to offer up to $30,000 of coverage to treat children with autism up to the age of six.
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Athens Christian, North Oconee Take Home City Titles
ATHENS -  The Athens Christian Eagles and the North Oconee Lady Titans walked out with city title last night at the Athens-City Area Championship at North Oconee High School.
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Athens Academy Women’s Soccer Preps for Away Game in Augusta
AUGUSTA - The Athens Academy women's soccer team is having their undefeated season tested tonight at 5:30 p.m.
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ACC Planning Department Works on ‘Backyard Chicken’ Ordinance
ATHENS — The Athens-Clarke County Planning Department is working on the "backyard chicken" ordinance this week — an ordinance that would let people keep chickens in residential areas.