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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Increased Concern over Synthetic Drugs: What’s the Problem?
Athens, Ga -- Synthetic Drugs. They're increasingly becoming a concern. Click here to find out why synthetic drugs may forever remain "on the market." For ALL the details, tune in tonight at 5:00. Channel 181.
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Bowman family reacts to plea deal
Athens, GA – An Athens-Clarke County judge sentenced a man to 20 years of prison after a drunk driving accident left a Kennesaw State University woman partially paralyzed. William Heaton accepted 7 of 13 charges against him for striking Emily Bowman in February 2013. The Bowman family, including Debbie Bowman pushing…
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Local Protests In Wake of Ferguson Decision
ATHENS, GA- Today protestors were on UGA’s campus protesting the Ferguson decision that was released last Tuesday night. This protest was the first of several events happening at UGA this week. External Affairs Chairman of the National Association of Black Journalists, Ryan Kelly says “We want to see tangible change,…
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World Aids Day Brings Awareness To Athens
ATHENS, GA- Several Athens and UGA Organizations are trying to raise awareness of AIDS today for World AIDS Day. Georgia has the second highest number of people affected by HIV/ AIDS in the nation. AIDS Athens is having free HIV screenings all week at different locations throughout Athens. Locations can…
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Cyber Monday Hits Local Businesses
ATHENS, GA- Stores in Athens may be a little less crowded today, but that doesn’t mean their websites won’t be busy. Several stores including the Red Dress Boutique and Cheeky Peach hope to attract customers through Cyber Monday sales. The Red Dress Boutique, known for its online presence, says it…
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Benefit Concert for REM Steeple
ATHENS, GA- Nuci’s Space is hosting a benefit concert at the 40 Watt tomorrow as one of its final pushes to meet its fundraising goal for the REM Steeple. The goal? 250,000 dollars. So far, the campaign has raised almost $95,000. Nuci’s Space hopes the steeples historical significance will help…
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Black Friday Could Lead to Blue Thursday
While merchants expect the expanded hours to grow their profits, Krissy Robinsson reports on some retail employees who say that Black Friday could bring on a Blue Thursday.
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Catalysts for Crime
The Athens-Clarke Police Department is investigating the theft of several catalytic converters from automobiles in the last two nights. Thieves are particularly targeting Honda SUV's.
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Georgia’s Turkey Troubles
Georgia ranks No. 2 in the country for Thanksgiving cooking fires. Athens-Clarke County must stay on alert for the potentially hazardous flames.
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UGA Students Take Stand Against Sexual Violence
There have been 74 reports of sexual assault by UGA students in 2014. This is the most reported cases of sexual assault at UGA. Students are responding in droves. \n