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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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…
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Residents at Athens Apartments Report Mail Tampering
Athens- Multiple Athens Apartment owners have found their mail or packages ripped, torn and contents missing. While the reason behind these destructions remains unclear, a Postal Service employee did not know his company policy when one of these mail owners went to report a mail tampering. Communication Program Specialist told…
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UGA Students Share Water And Love In Downtown Athens
Athens- A group of UGA students calling themselves Hydrolove goes downtown every Thursday night to hand out water bottles to anyone and everyone that wants them. The group is called UGA Hydrolove, and they say they want to serve the people around them by hydrating them and showing them love.
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More People in Athens Could Lose Power Before the End of the Week
ATHENS, GA - Fallen branches, power outages, and out of service traffic lights. Crews are still trying to restore power after Monday's storm. We're expecting more high winds tonight, which means crews could be back out again tomorrow.
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Dropping Temperatures Will Chill Your Pipes
ATHENS, GA - Cold temperatures could hurt more than your fingers and toes. Your pipes will be feeling a chill tonight as well.
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Trash Trucks Late On The Uptake
Athens- Trash collection crews will be working late into the day after they were forced to cancel pick up runs due to the ice warning last night. They assure the public that they will be on track for Tuesday’s routes. The pickup began at ten this morning.
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Celebrating Mardi Gras
Athens- Alison Menhart talks with Neil Smith, the general manager of NONA, to find out how his business plans to celebrate Fat Tuesday. It’s the last day of Mardi Gras and the beginning of Lent.
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Local Schools Closed for Winter Weather
ATHENS, GA - Updated List of School Closings for Winter Weather