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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Water Conservation in Athens-Clarke County
Water seen here is often times overlooked as your typical drinking water. While levels are back to normal now, there was a time only a few years ago when rivers like this were barely flowing due to a drought. Athens Clark County has utilized strong conservation efforts alongside…
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Free Parking Possible For Black Friday
Athens Clarke County Commission will be voting tomorrow on whether or not to approve free parking downtown for Black Friday on November 28th. If approved, free parking will be available on that day only at the Washington Street parking deck as well as the street meters. Free parking will not…
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Gurley Appeal Fails
Athens, GA- The NCAA announced Thursday evening that the Division-1 Student-Athlete Reinstatement Committee upheld their previous ruling of suspending Georgia running back Todd Gurley for four games. Georgia filed an appeal Wednesday to try and reduce the NCAA’s disciplinary measures for their star running back, but to no avail. Gurley will be…
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Proposal Suggests Changing Downtown Parking
Athens, GA- Swerving around parked vehicles sticking out in the street is dangerous, and this is a danger that the Athens Downtown Development Authority wants to change. Athens-Clarke County Board of Commisions has received a proposal to change parking downtown. They’re trying to prohibit vehicles over 17 feet long from parking on Broad…
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Election Update
Athens, GA- Tomorrow is your last chance to early vote! If you choose to do that, you will join the thousands that have already cast their ballots early. This may be largest voter turnout in years. Polls open at 7:00 AM and close at 7:00 PM. Make sure you bring a…
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New Athens Health Center Opening
Athens, GA- A third health center is set to open next year in Athens. Athens Neighborhood Health Center is expanding to the West side of town on Old Jefferson Road. They already have two other locations in East Athens and downtown. Director of Marketing, Jennifer Richardson says the expansion is to ensure…
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Clarke County Graduation Rate Lowest In Years
Athens, GA- The Georgia Department of Education released the Clarke County School District’s 4- year cohort graduation rate today. Clarke County, Cedar Shoals, Clarke Central, and Classic City High School are included in the report. The 4-year cohort method is based on the number of students that graduate within four years.…
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Local Response to Gurley Reinstatement
Athens, GA – Georgia running back Todd Gurley will not play in the Georgia Florida game this weekend, but you will see him back on the field this season. The NCAA made a statement this morning that he sit a total of four games (30% of season) for accepting more than $3,000…
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WWII Bomber Planes in Athens
Athens, GA – The WWII bomber planes that flew in on Monday took off at noon today. Didn’t get a chance to see them? Newsource reporter Mason Gepp had a chance to fly in one of the planes.
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Trunk or Treat?
Athens, GA – The ACC police department is hosting a trunk or treat event today at the police station from 4:30-6:30pm. The event is free and open to ages 6-12. Cars will be decorated and ensures a safe location for kids to participate in Halloween festivities.