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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Two Denson candidates, but can only be one Mayor
ATHENS,GA- Tim Denson is qualifying for mayor of Athens-Clarke County today. No relation to incumbent Mayor Nancy Denson. Just same last name… and pronunciation. That’s where the similarities stop. Tim Denson rides the bus to pick up voters, spread his message, and learn about the bus system. He told us…
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Mayor Denson: Age is Just a Number
Athens, GA - Mayor Denson has made a decision that shows age is just a number to her. A new critical part of her campaign team is not even twenty years old.
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Helmets4Humanity Initiative
ATHENS, GA - Two friends turn their global passions and humanitarianism into a reality.
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Hateful and Discriminatory: Students React To Proposed Bill
As the Georgia House of Representatives session remains in full swing, a new bill proposal has turned some heads. House Bill 1023, or the Preservation of Religious Freedom Act, proposes a change in how religious freedom is expressed. If passed, Georgians would be allowed to use religious expression as an…
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Words That Stick
Athens, GA - This week is national eating disorders week and one organization is using sticky notes and some humor to send a message.
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A night gone wrong in Athens, GA
How Athens, GA could benefit from Georgia's 911 Medical Amnesty Bill.
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Eugene Yu Runs for Senate
ATHENS, GA- Its wellfare for farmers! Thats what a University of Georgia agriculture professor says about the new farm bill recently passed.
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Immigration Reform issues presented in letter
ATHENS, GA - Immigration reform groups show up at Paul Broun's office with a letter, and personal requests.
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Teaching Business: One Cookie at a Time
You aren't just buying a box of delicious one-of-a-kind cookies...you're helping local girl scouts get ahead.
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Optional Saturday Classes For Make-up Days
Athens, GA- The University of Georgia will be providing two Saturdays in March to be used as “make-up days.” Faculty will have the option of having make-up classes at their normally scheduled times on Saturday March 22 (for MWF classes) and Saturday March 29 (for TTh classes). The announcement is…