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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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.
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Update: The Flats Evacuated Due to Pepper Spray Prank
Flats residents received an email from the apartment manager, Jennifer Reynolds. In the message, she explained that the evacuation was started due to prank.
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Athens Academy Soccer Remains Undefeated
ATHENS — Athens Academy girl’s soccer team is on track for the ulitimate goal. They remain 11-0, and are ranked number 2 in Class Single A for the entire state of Georgia. The lady Spartens have a deep roster that keeps their talent fresh… but that’s not how they’ve remained…
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Athens Farmers Market Returns to Bishop Park
ATHENS —  The Athens Farmers Market returns to Bishop Park this weekend.
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Medical Amnesty Law Unclear to UGA Students
ATHENS — Students at the University of Georgia may be unsure about what a "medical amnesty law" is.