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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A Possible New Judge for Western Circuit
Athens, GA – Georgia’s judicial council is recommending adding a fourth judge to the Superior Court of the Western Circuit which includes Athens-Clarke and Oconee counties. The circuit says that the large number of students, growing elderly population and high rate of poverty have created a high demand of cases.…
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High school students experience veterinary school for a day
Athens, GA – Around 350 high school students were on the University of Georgia’s campus today to see what a day in the Veterinary School of Medicine is like. The day is part of the “Vet School for a Day” program, where potential vet school students get to take a tour of…
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5 things you need to know for September 24
Athens, GA – Athens-Clarke County police have confirmed that the body of a woman found in Ben Burton Park is the body of 40-year-old Mickey Lynn Mills of Athens, who was missing since September 22. According to police, a hiker called 911 on the afternoon of September 23 after finding the body deep…
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Athens motorcycle ride event provides book bags for foster and crisis-influenced children
Athens, GA – An Auburn, GA charity organization is hosting a motorcycle ride that will benefit children in crisis. Adventure Bags is hosting the third annual 62-mile motorcycle ride that will start in Athens. Ride participants donate 25 dollars to pay for a book bag for children, which contain things like shampoo, toothbrushes,…
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Body found in Athens park identified
Athens, GA – Athens-Clarke County police have confirmed that the deceased person found in the Middle Oconee River in Ben Burton Park is 40-year old Mickey Lynn Mills, from Athens. Mills was reported missing on Monday, September 22. ACC police and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation responded to a 911 call…
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UGA replacing campus coal boiler
Athens, GA – The University of Georgia is replacing a fifty-year old campus coal boiler that has been the subject of environmental protests and controversy for years. UGA says it will replace the coal boiler with a new electrode boiler that is powered by electricity. The change is expected to save the University of…
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Navy veteran takes Athens-area veteran to and from their doctor’s appointments
Athens, GA – A retired Navy veteran is helping his fellow veterans get to and from their doctor’s appointments. Through the Disabled American Veterans, Roger Majchrzak takes veterans to their doctor’s appointments two to three days out of the week and does it free of charge. Veterans tell him when their appointments are,…
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School bus crash on Highway 129 cleared
Athens, Ga– Highway 129 northbound lanes are cleared after an early morning wreck involving a Clarke County School bus carrying elementary school students. Clarke County school officials reported no injuries in the accident. Police say the wreck took place between 7 and 8 AM this morning when a motorist pulled…
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Historical Trail Provides Remembrance For Civil War Leaders
Athens, GA- The Civil War Heartland Leaders Trail offers a remembrance of some memorable leaders of the Civil War. The trail begins in Gainesville, Ga., and goes throughout Athens. There are 46 sites located on this trail including the Crawford Long Museum and the T.R.R. Cobb House. Reporter Heather Hyatt…
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Nominations Open For Fulfilling The Dream Award Honoring MLK
Athens, GA- The Office of Institutional Diversity is seeking nominations for the President’s Fulfilling the Dream Award. This award recognizes individuals in the University of Georgia and Athens-Clarke community who are making Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream a reality. Those nominated should be people who have made significant contributions to…