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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Former Athens-Clarke County Police Officer on Trial
A former Athens-Clarke County police officer is on trial for charges for violating the public oath he took as an officer. The trial has been pushed to April 20. Reporter Macey Lauren will have updates as they come.
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House Bill 225 Could Affect Taxi Drivers
The Athens-Clarke County Commissioners are trying to boost the regulations of local taxi companies. How they decide to do that will all depend on a House Bill, which is awaiting approval in the Senate. This bill would prohibit local governments from enforcing stricter licensing requirements or background checks on for-hire…
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Athens-Clarke County Schools Hold Annual Youth Art Exhibit
ATHENS– This year marks the 20th year the Clarke County School District held its youth art exhibit in support of national Youth Art Month. The exhibit used to be held in various places before finding a home at the University of Georgia’s Lamar Dodd School of Art.…
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Armed Robberies in Athens
Local police say you need to be on the look out for a team that’s already robbed several people at gun point. The pair is described as two dark skinned males in hoodies, one has a beard. They’re both in their late teens or early twenties. The two were reportedly…
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Why March Madness Means More Money For Local Businesses
The NCAA Men’s College Basketball Tournamentbegins in earnest today. With games all day long starting at noon, most people will be looking at their brackets and favorite teams. For others, though, “March Madness” means something else. Money. Reporter C.J. Gaan looks into what two Athens restaurants expect to see during…
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Athens-Clarke County Getting Handle on Leaks
Athens – It’s Fix a Leak week in Athens. The Athens-Clarke County Water Conservation Office is promoting this event in an effort to conserve more water and are giving away free shower heads throughout the week. Reporter Katie Kraft spoke with the Water Conservation Coordinator Marilyn Hall to get more…
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Athens Christian Baseball Barely Beats George Walton
The Athens Christian Eagles barely beat the George Walton Bulldogs yesterday. The Eagles could have given up after falling behind by 6 runs…but the game was not over yet. The final hit in the 9th inning was made by Zach Gamber giving Jesse Thomas the chance to run it home…
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Morgan County and Athens-Clarke County Honored by Governor
Morgan County, Ga.-- Ten areas received an honor from the governor in Atlanta yesterday. Athens and Morgan were two of the area recognized for their performance in planning developments.
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UPDATE: Sunny Hill Shooting
Athens- Police are offering a $1,000 reward for any tips about a shooting that happened on Sunny Hills Drive Sunday night. They have no known suspects for the shooter that injured three teenagers. UPDATE: The ACCPD still have no suspect or motive in the shooting that injured three teenagers Sunday night. They are offering…
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Athens Boys and Girls Club President Reacts to Sunday’s Shooting
ATHENS- The Boys and Girls Club of Athens is doing more than just getting teens in the door. They are using several programs to motivate students to excel in school and develop more talents and interests. Two of the victims from Sunday’s shooting play basketball here. I spoke with the president…