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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Bike Lights Added for Safety
Athens, GA- Bike lights could save your life this winter! Local groups are teaming up to add a light to bikes this season. The three groups teaming up are Bike Athens, Complete the Street: Prince Avenue, and the Downtown Athens Business Association. Their goal is to bring awareness to bike safety. It…
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The Waffle Wager
Athens, GA- Waffles, hash browns, and coffee… The SEC East is not the only thing on the line if the Bulldogs win this weekend! Waffle House is giving out free meals to the fans of the winning team for the Georgia vs. Auburn game this weekend. This is the second year…
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10th District Congressman Elect- Jody Hice Interview
Athens, GA- Reporter Taylor Saxton sat down with 10th District Elect Congressman Jody Hice. She asked him some controversial questions, and found out what his next steps are.
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Weather November 12
Athens, GA- Today you can expect temperatures in the low 70’s and tonight it will be in the low 40’s. A cold front is moving through the area today. It’s going to be cold for the next couple of days, but it will be even colder this weekend for “The Deep…
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Former Athens-Clarke County Police Chief has his First Day in Savannah
Former Athens police chief starts his first day in a new city today. Jack Lumpkin was sworn in as the new Savannah Chatham County police chief yesterday. Lumpkin comes in to Savannah at a time of controversy as its former police chief, Willie Lovett will go to trial next week…
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Friday Night Lights- GA Football Playoffs Set
Hart County, GA– Georgia’s High School football playoffs are set! Jefferson County High School advances to the playoffs as one of the top seated teams in the Georgia 8-AAA Division.The Jefferson Dragons took on the Hart County Bulldogs in the divisions championship in Hartwell. It was a offensive battle early with each…
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Harvest for the Homeless
Athens, GA- The Athens Area Homeless Shelter is doing more than just keeping a roof above their residents’ heads this winter. The local shelter is holding their eleventh annual Harvest for the Homeless fundraiser this Friday night. This shelter houses mothers and children, but goes beyond their regular services. They’re calling…
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UGA Hindu Students want Holiday
Athens, GA- The University of Georgia is now recognizing Christian, Jewish, Islamic, and Hindu holidays on their master calendar…and it’s all because of the efforts from a few Hindu students. These students set up a petition to have their message heard, and Vice President of Public Affairs at UGA heard it. He…
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Athens GOP on Sex Trafficking
Athens, GA- Human Trafficking is the topic of discussion right here in Athens after Atlanta was named the number one city for sexual exploitation in the United States. The Athens Republican Party is holding a special meeting tonight to raise awareness for human trafficking in Georgia. There will be a panel…
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JC Food Store- Going on 80 Years
http://youtu.be/Vsx4XtMtMOw Athens, GA- Many older and smaller grocery stores are forced out of business, but JC Food Store is not one of them. A giant grocery store has just opened on Old Hull Road, and JC stays in business. The owner for the past 25 years says it’s not like any other grocery…