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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5 Things To Know for October 23, 2014
Athens, GA – A second bond hearing is set for tomorrow morning for a man facing child pornography charges, according to the Athens-Clarke County Police Department. This morning, a judge denied bond for Athens resident Rodney Cook who was charged with child pornography. Athens, GA – “Let’s talk about consent.” This is the focus of…
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BREAKING: Human Remains Found in Athens
Athens-Clarke County Police confirm human remains found in a burned vehicle off Winterville Road in Athens. According to a news release from the Athens-Clarke County Police Department, the car was found at 1:38PM in the 1300 block of Winterville Road. We cannot confirm the gender of the human remains or the cause…
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Officers wear body cameras
Athens, GA— Athens Police department is implementing body cameras for their officers to wear. Athens-Clarke County Police Lieutenant Don Eckert says the Department will now be able to watch and review their officers’ actions when enforcing the law. The cameras will also help increase transparency with citizens. The cameras will cost about $600 each…
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UGA Chapter of NAACP Holds Meeting About Alleged Bar Discrimination
Athens, GA – A group of minority students are complaining about being denied entry into some local bars. Some transgender and students of color don’t feel they have the ability to go inside every bar. Pictures of the signs stating private business rights outside some bars have circulated on social media. Now…
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Lowest Gas Prices in your area
Athens, GA– We compiled the lowest gas prices in your area Athens-Clarke County: $2.84 at Marathon and Kroger Market Place on U.S 29 Barrow County : $2.89 at Ingles on North Broad Jackson County: $2.93 at Citgo on Borad and Ilard Jefferson County: $2.99 at Shake Rag Express at the…
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Say bye-bye to George Dean’s menswear store in Athens
Athens, GA– George Dean’s has been in the menswear business for 48 years and is now going out of business. The business is family owned and is located Downtown Athens. Once we have more updates, we will let you know exactly why the store is closing, what’s next for the owner,…
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WEEKEND OUTLOOK: AthHalf Marathon and road closures
Athens, GA — The Athens Half Marathon is only three participants away from reaching full capacity. Over 2,800 runners will hit the streets of Downtown Athens to take part it the 5th Annual Athens Half Marathon this Sunday. In conjunction with the run, there will also be a Health and Fitness Expo…
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Cameras on School Buses Keep Watch on Bullying
Athens, GA — Athens-Clarke County and Oconee County are just two counties nationwide that will observe National Bus Safety Week next week. One reason to have a bus safety week: to stop bullying on buses. Oconee County school officials say cameras installed in buses have dramatically cut down on bullying. Oconee…
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Bishop Park is getting a facelift
Athens, GA — The Office of Park Planning is asking for citizen input for a major redevelopment to Bishop Park. The office will present alternative design concepts for the park Monday. The park hasn’t been updated since the early 1970s. The Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Department will host its second public input…
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