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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Electric Cars in Athens
Electric Cars are being used by the Athens Clarke County Police Department. Reporter CJ Gaan is talking to Major Sizemore of the ACCPD about the Police Department’s Nissan Leaf cars.
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J.J. Harris Elementary School Students Raise Money for Field Trip
99% of Judia Jackson Harris Elementary Charter School‘s students qualify for free or reduced lunch says Assistant Principal Beverley Harper. Reporter Katie Kraft will tell you how a group of financially challenged 5th grade students are raising funds for an educational field trip to St. Simons Island through a gofundme account. Katie talked to the 5th…
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Black Ice Reported in Athens-Clarke County
Reporter Zack Watson ran in to a patch of black ice this morning in Athens Clarke County. Zack reported from the corner of Lenox Rd and Kings Rd while Athens Clarke County crews were cleaning up the ice for morning commuters. We will keep you posted if more dangerous driving conditions appear in…
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Could you Uncover Hidden Clues to Escape the Space?
Reporter Jacob Moore is at an Athens attraction on Prince St. called Escape the Space. Tune in tonight at 5:00 to find out more about this unique attraction in our community. Jacob interviewed the owner of Escape the Space, Andrew Brasher, to get his take on the unique activity.
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DEVELOPING STORY: Pedestrian Killed
Early saturday morning a pedestrian was struck and killed on the side of Commerce Road.
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Tarleton research group receives grant for Chagas disease treatment
Athens, Ga.– Valentine’s Day is coming up, and one dangerous bug is feeling the love- maybe a little too much. Tonight Reporter Mikhaela Singleton speaks with UGA researcher Rick Tarleton to find out how the “kissing-bug” brings about Chagas Disease. PIC_0820
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Budget request for Athens transit bus service on Sundays
Athens, Ga.– There is a budget request for a Sunday bus service in Athens-Clarke County. Reporter Taylor Bisciotti talked to the Athens Transit Director K.E. “Butch” McDuffie about the proposal.
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Local Organization Provides Kids in Need with “Adventure Bags”
Athens, Ga.-- A local organization is trying to make life a little easier for more than 2,000 foster children. They're doing that by are giving them what they call "adventure bags" --bags that contain essentials and gifts to make the child's uncertain journey a bit easier.
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Job Market Looks Positive For 2015 Graduates
Athens, Ga.-- Assistant Professor of Economics in the Terry College of Business says the outlook for jobs is optimistic for students graduating in May.
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Former Top Chef Contestant Takes Part in Athens Science Cafe
Athens, Ga.-- Chef and author, Hugh Acheson will be at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia's Visitor Center today to host a class.