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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UGA Athletes Victims of Bank Fraud
Athens, GA — The University of Georgia police are searching for three men and a woman suspected of fraudulently accessing the bank accounts of two student athletes. UGA Chief Jimmy Williamson says the transactions occurred in July at banks in Cobb and Fulton counties. He did not identify the victims or…
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FORECAST: Thu, Oct. 16
Weather for Thursday, October 16, 2014 Athens, GA — Today will be in the 60s with a high of 70, making it the coolest day of the week. With storms long gone, it will be sunny today and into the weekend. Saturday’s AthHalf Marathon will be welcomed with temperatures in the upper 70s…
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Robocall Accuses Carter of Cutting HOPE Scholarship
Above is a recording of the Robocall. GA–The fallout continues following a robocall regarding the HOPE Scholarship that was made this past weekend to voters all throughout Georgia. The call said that Jason Carter plans to “eliminate the Hope Scholarship for thousands of middle class families.” A statement issued by Carter’s campaign…
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Michelle Nunn Encourages Athens Residents to Vote Early
Athens, GA–Democratic Senate Candidate Michelle Nunn is in Athens today to encourage voters to start early. The Athens-Clarke County Board of Elections has seen a steady turnout in the first two days of early voting, with 200 votes on the first day and 173 votes yesterday. Nunn will be holding a voter rally today at…
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Gun Violence Assembly Held at Local Middle School
Athens, GA–Students at Hilsman Middle School are taking a pledge against gun violence today. Athens-Clarke County Police are hosting an assembly speak to them about the issue. Reporter Allison Morrow is at the school and will have more updates on the event later.
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5 Thing To Know October 15
Athens, GA–Athens-Clarke County Police are hosting an assembly at a local middle school today. They are talking to students about gun violence, and the students are taking a pledge against it. Athens, GA–Michelle Nunn is in Athens today to encourage voters to take advantage of early voting. Athens, Ga–Bigger vision homeless shelter is open and ready to operate in…
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Weather Update October 15
Athens, GA–The storm is over and the sun is out again. Today’s weather is expected to be sunny with some slight showers. Expect temperatures to be in the 70s going into the weekend, with a high of 76 on Saturday and 71 on Sunday. Student Meteorologist Riley Hale tells us more on…
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WEATHER UPDATE: Tornado Watch in effect
Athens, GA — A Tornado Watch is in effect until 10:00 p.m. Tuesday night in Athens-Clarke County and surrounding counties. The rest of the day is expected to be mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. A slight chance of showers is expected after midnight, with sun tomorrow. …
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WEATHER UPDATE: UGA students evacuated, Fallen tree blocks Oconee traffic
Severe storms are causing traffic accidents and evacuations in northwest Georgia. Another string of storms is expected to move in around 1 p.m. Tuesday. Oconee County reported a downed tree blocking traffic lanes Highway 78 near Highway 53. Crews are working to clear the roadway at this time. Weather has caused…
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BREAKING: Lumpkin Announced as New Chief of Savannah Police Department
Athens, Ga — The Savannah City Manager is officially announcing the selection of Joseph “Jack” Lumpkin as the next Chief of the Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department. He is scheduled to begin November 9. Lumpkin has 43 years of law enforcement experience, including the last 17 years as Chief of Athens-Clarke County. “Chief Lumpkin brings proven leadership that…