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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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…
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Why Your Hydrants Are Safe From The Cold
ATHENS - Water hydrants froze in Hall County, but it could happen anywhere. Thanks to the ACC Public Utilities Dpt., there is no need to worry.
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Automatic Saturday To Save Weaver D’s
Weaver D's holds "Automatic Saturday" to support the business.
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Bus Cameras Keeping Kids Safe
ATHENS, GA- Camera installation on all Clarke County School buses is almost complete. The cameras can save the life of a child but as reporter Jessica Fritz explains, if you ignore them, it'll cost you.
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Police Need Robbery Suspects Identifed
ATHENS — Athens-Clarke County Police released photos of two robbery suspects today. The photographs show the suspects at a BP gas station in Gainesville, Georgia. The victim describes the men as tall white males wearing blue jeans, dark shirts and caps. Police say the men stole 79 year-old victim Ray…
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Moral Monday Protesters Move to Georgia
ATHENS, GA - A grassroots protest that began in North Carolina has moved to Georgia.
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Athens Bridge Causes Slower Speeds
ATHENS, GA- A local bridge in Athens is being re-built, requiring the speed limit to be reduced. Reporter Paula Rotondo found out how a bridge can effect how fast you can drive.
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Safer School Routes
Athens, GA- Some Athens kids will soon have a safer walk to school. New pedestrian and traffic upgrades are in the works around town.
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Your Identity: Is It Safe?
Athens, GA - Identity safety, legislative update, SPLOST taxes, and more
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New Shopping and Dining Downtown Gets Approval by Other Stores
ATHENS, GA - A new shopping, living and dining complex is being built downtown and is receiving support from a group that was against opening a Walmart in the past.