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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Weather Update October 9
Athens, GA – Local temperatures for today and tomorrow are above average for this time of year. If you plan to go Missouri this weekend for the UGA football game don’t forget your umbrella. There is a chance of rain during the game. Student Meteorologist Riley Hale has more details on what…
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Former POW at Jefferson Library
Athens, GA – Former prisoner of war, Colonel Lee Ellis, spoke at the Jefferson Library today. Ellis was a POW with Senator John McCain for more than five years in Vietnam. Ellis was released 40 years ago and is now an author who travels the country speaking about his…
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Athens to Atlanta Road Skate
Athens, GA – The 32nd annual Athens to Atlanta Road Skate is this Sunday, October 12th. This in-line skating event starts at the Classic Center in Athens and costs $120. There are three different mileage options for those who may not make it the entire 87 miles to Atlanta. For…
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5 Things To Know October 9
Watkinsville, GA – The Oconee County Sheriff’s office honored the late deputy David Gilstrap at a dedication ceremony at 9:30 AM this morning. Giltrap was killed on duty six years ago today. Reporter Krissy Robinson tells us more about the ceremony, and the new naming of the “Deputy David…
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Local Food Banks Preparing for Busiest Season
Athens, GA – Local food banks say that they need more items for Thanksgiving and the upcoming winter months. They expect to feed more people during the holiday season, and they need all of the help they can get. Reporter Heather Emmett shares more details on what the local food banks are doing this…
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Richt is Strict
Athens, GA- It is no secret that the UGA football coach Mark Richt has strict disciplinary policies for his team. The most recent player to be dismissed from the team is freshman Shaq Jones who was released Sunday after being accused of shoplifting in a local Walmart. Reporter Briana Belser…
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UGA Coming Out Week
Athens, GA – Although Georgia was not one of the five states that were cleared Monday by the Supreme Court to legalize same-sex marriage, this week is “Coming Out” Week at UGA. There are events going on each day for the LGBT community. Reporter Morgan Hall sat in on a…
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Transit For Everyone Rally
Athens, GA – The group “Athens for Everyone” is rallying tonight for what it says is a better transit system. One of the founders of the group, Tim Denson, says the rally tonight is for the community to come together and ask for lower fares, Sunday services, and later hours. Reporter…
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Georgia Square Mall May Be Losing Business
Athens, GA – Georgia Square Mall may be losing business and store owners in the mall are worried. Manager of the store Earth Bound Trading Company, John Meadows, says he has been looking at other locations to move his store . Reporter Heather Hyatt tells you why Meadows is looking…
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Exercise and You Will Sleep Better
Athens, GA – New research shows a link between exercising and patterns of sleep. UGA Researchers conducted an experiment monitoring men and women over the time span of 35 years. The results show that decreasing exercise time by one minute increased the number of complaints of sleep quality. Reporter Krissy…