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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Athens in Running for High Speed Railway
Athens- A high speed train could be laying down tracks in Athens soon. Athens is one of three finalist to have a high speed railway run through it. The proposed plan would have a train run from Charlotte, North Carolina to Atlanta. At its highest speed, the train would travel…
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Athens Police Act to End Harassment on Pope Street
Athens-Traffic on Pope Street has returned to normal. The Athens-Clarke County police are monitoring the area where UGA students have been harassing a resident living on the street. The Athens-Clarke County Police tweeted to the website, Totalfratmove.com, to warn students that they are heavily patrolling the area and that the…
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Winter Weather Could Be Returning to Athens
Athens- North Georgia could be facing another round of winter weather. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for north Georgia until 1 am tomorrow. North Georgia can expect a dusting of up to 1.5 inches of snow. However, current forecasting models have…
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Community Pushes for More Athens Transit Funding
ATHENS – Athens Bus Transit is facing a decrease in funding. The Athens Clark County Transit will meet on March 3 to request for federal funding. Reporter Sierra Grady will show us how that could effect commuters tonight at 5.
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Cedar Shoals High School Raises Awareness for Teen Dating Violence
ATHENS — Cedar Shoals High School is having a ceremony to remember one of its alumni who was a victim of dating violence. Darla Gibbons died last year after her boyfriend set her car on fire. February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, and Georgia is currently ranked first in the country…
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Tate Grand Hall Shows Off Affordable House
ATHENS — Home Matters is building a model home in Tate Plaza to raise awareness about local low-income housing. Their goal is to bring more attention about homelessness in Athens. Individuals can show support by signing a pledge near where the house is being constructed. The home will be complete…
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Willy Wonka And The MEDLIFE 5K
http://youtu.be/XmW3RsR1gKM Athens- The UGA chapter of MEDLIFE is holding a Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory themed 5K this Sunday, February 22nd at 8am at Stegeman Coliseum. They have partnered with Athens Student Housing and Journey Juice to provide prizes for winners and all participants will revive a free t-shirt and…
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Sanding Dangerous Ice
Athens- In the event of winter weather, the Athens-Clarke County Streets and Drainage Department has a sand truck ready to be dispatched to cover ice on roadways. They will be called if there are any icy spots on roadways.
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Update On School Closings
Athens- The lowest temperatures we’ve seen in a year have led to school closings, delays, and even excused absences in and around the Athens area. Oglethorpe County schools closed today… still no word of whether or not they will be open tomorrow. Madison County schools also closed today. ..but as…
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UGA Students Harass Woman On Pope Street
Athens- Athens-Clarke County police officers are setting up a house check for a home on Pope Street after the homeowner claimed she was being harassed by UGA students. Reporter Ellen Rittiner knocked on houses in the area but the people inside were too afraid to have their names mentioned, let…