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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Buzz on the Bees
ATHENS–GA Some people hate bees, and other people really hate bees. Reporter Bailey Anderson went to the Entomology department today and spent some time with them. The Entomology department has recently installed rooftop bee hives as an instructional lab. UGA also has a honey Bee program that is researching why…
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Two Different Laws Appear to have the Same Purpose
-Athens,Ga Leah Goldman Eating, puting on makeup, using your GPS, talking to friends. These everyday actions seem harmless until you get behind the wheel. Driving while doing any of those things could give you a ticket for distracted driving. Another everyday activity? Texting and using your mobile phone. Using your…
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Earth Day in Athens
ATHENS, GA- Grady Newsource reporter Tyler Linn took a look at what the Athens- Clarke County area is doing for Earth Day. He found that UGA and the Athens community work very closely to try to bring awareness to the sustainability of Athens.
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Law Day
The Boston Bombings and the debate over gun control came up during a special Law Day conference held in Atlanta today. The young people at the conference were both passionate and inspiring, especially one particular 15 year old. As you would expect the issue of racial profiling came up because…
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Athens Running Community Shows its Support for Boston Victims
Athens, GA- Reporter: Danielle Barker
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Fire Burns Down Historic Athens Church
Church members and community members alike lined the streets around the police tape last night. Flames swept through the steeple and roof taking down anything in sight. “I got a call saying that the church was on fire so I came up and this is the results of it” kitchen…
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The Fire Won’t Affect Their Church Member’s Strength
Athens, Ga–  It doesn’t look like it now, but this was once a kitchen and home for thousands. Our daily bread provided hunger, housing and education services outside of Oconee Street United Methodist Church for almost 25 years.  Kimberly Morgan, a member of the church said, “It is…
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Oconee Methodist Church Fire Pictures
Here are pictures from the fire at Oconee Street United Methodist Church:
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The Athens Greenway Set for Expansion
Athens, GA–The nature trails going through Athens known as the Athens Greenway is set to finally get its expansion in East Athens. Watch the story above as we caught up with one of the original developers of the Greenway.
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END IT Athens Raises Awareness About Slavery
Athens, GA – When you hear the word slavery you might think it’s a thing of the past, but your wrong. It still exists. In fact, today, over 20 million slaves are in the world. Right now people are being forced to do intense labor for long hours. END IT…