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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Top 3 Reasons Ice Could Shut Down Athens
A severe winter storm could pound Athens with ice tomorrow, and that could have drastic effects. The National Weather Service projects around a half inch of ice to fall on Wednesday, in addition to snow and high winds. An ice storm of this magnitude could possibly shut down the city…
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Cops Say Alcohol and Severe Weather Don’t Mix
ATHENS, GA - ACC PD warns against drinking and driving...and drinking and walking.
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Forecast for Wednesday and Thursday
The worst of the Winter Storm Pax will hit Athens tomorrow, and the Winter Storm Warning for Athens-Clarke County has been extended. Tonight we are expecting a mix of snow, sleet, and rain all night, with a low of 29 degrees. However, the National Weather Service predicts that less than…
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ACC Police on Severe Weather
ATHENS, GA - Major Hunsinger of ACC Police on severe weather ahead.
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Winter Weather Update
Jake Leber has the latest on the impending winter storm.
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Rerouting Commercial Trucks
ATHENS, GA - How commercial trucks will be rerouted from Atlanta.
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Gearing Up for the Worst
Athens, GA - Another winter storm, but this time: ICE. The ACC Streets and Drainage department is ready for whatever may happen this week.
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What Can Be Found at an Athens Thrift Store
ATHENS, GA-Ten Karat Diamond Bracelet, 2000 dollars, and a grenade found at an Athens Thrift Store
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Athens Road Report Card
How did Athens do post-snowstorm? Kevin Gentry gives ACC an A+.
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Bizarre Weather Flip in Athens
Athens, GA- Monday’s weather was unusually balmy and sunny. People were in shorts. Today… not the case. By noon, there were snow flurries. By 5:00 PM, the temperature had dropped to the 20s. Many k-12 schools were cancelled throughout the morning in anticipation, while UGA cancelled school by 3:30. The…