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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Breaking News: Three Athens Residents Arrested in Medicaid Protest
Atlanta - Three Athens residents along with nine others were taken into custody after participating in a sit-in about Medicaid on the Capitol's south step. \n
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21-Year-Old Jumped By Six Men Facing Police Charges
A 21-year-old was jumped by six guys in downtown Athens and is now getting charges pressed against him by the police.
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Athens Solid Waste Department Teaching Classes on How to Compost
Athens, Ga., - The Athens solid waste department is teaching a three month class to help people learn how to compost
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UGA Student Found Dead in Downtown Apartment Yesterday
Athens – Investigations are underway into the death of UGA student Philip Carpenter. Carpenter was found dead in his downtown apartment yesterday afternoon. He was 23 and lived in Farmer’s Exchange Lofts Apartments downtown. Athens Clarke County Police responded to a call about a dead person at 12:30 yesterday afternoon. According…
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Five Things You Need to Know Today
Winter weather is heading for Northeast Georgia. Reporter Kendall Trammell has the five things you need to know today.
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Athens Police Prepared for Winter Weather Conditions
Athens- Officer Justin Gregory says that the Athens-Police Department is ready to go if winter weather hits Athens.
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Liquor Stores Preparing for Winter Weather Rush
Some employees at Perry's Liquor store say Fireball is one of the most popular items they are selling to the students.
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People Packing Grocery Stores in Athens
Reporters Lauren Pinion and Charlette Hall went to the Kroger off Baxter to see how people were preparing for the winter weather.
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Athens-Clarke County Schools Will End Early Tomorrow
Athens- Athens-Clarke County Schools are releasing students early tomorrow due to weather concerns. \n
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Game of Dominoes Turns Violent
Athens – An Athens man is still in jail after a dominoes game turned ugly Saturday evening. The dispute began as just some friends hanging out, but police say it quickly turned into an argument that led to one man threatening his brother-in-law with a knife. The offender, Douglas Hardman,…