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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Texting at Red Lights…is still Texting While Driving
ATHENS, GA - Contrary to popular belief, texting at a stop light is still considered texting while driving, which means a ticket if caught.
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Right Before Deadline
Athens, GA-It's showtime! Our web anchor Peter May shows you the calm before the storm as it's getting closer and closer to 5pm.
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Tethered Dogs
Don't tether your dog and leave it unattended while you run in to grab a cup of coffee. It's illegal in Athens. Locals in Hall County are trying to pass a similar ordinance.
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Plane Makes a Landing on HWY 441
COMMERCE, GA- a small plane made an emergency landing Sunday afternoon. No one was injured and the plane has been moved.
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Taking Back the Night
ATHENS, GA- April is National Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and groups in Athens are stepping up their game to spread the word. The Women’s Studies Student Organization is throwing a block party Friday April 18, 2014 called “Take Back the Night.” There will be speakers and performances, with the evening…
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Not her first rodeo
ATHENS, GA- UGA Block and Bridle hosts the Great Southland Stampede Rodeo. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Athens tradition. The South Milledge Arena opens its gates at 6 PM and the show begins at 8. Rodeo contests are divided into two categories rough stock events that…
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Mid-Day Web Show
ATHENS, GA- Web anchor Jessica Fritz has the latest and greatest on the stores coming at you at 5 pm on channel 15!
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Feeling Stiff? Your Pet Could Be Too
Athens, GA – With all the work you do all day, your joints probably need a little loosening. But you may not think the same for your pet, who has joints just like you do. Good thing Dr. Kasey Stopp decided to start her career of animal chiropractic at The…
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UGA Crowns of Glory
The same local artist who made the Vince Dooley statue, Stan Mullins, has a plan to get everyone saying, “Glory, glory to ole Georgia… football legends.” 94 year old UGA football champ and NFL Hall of Famer, Charley Trippi, says he’s excited to see his legacy set in stone. Model…
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Will the cows come home?
ATHENS, GA - Northeast Georgia Livestock is missing ten of its livestock valuing at more than $12,000.