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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The Importance of Creating a Disaster Plan
Most people don’t take the time to create a plan for disasters that may occur. Here in Georgia, tornadoes are most frequent in the spring and fall off in the . It’s important for everyone to prepare for any disasters and pay attention to any storm warnings. Jeff Taylor, the…
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Mayor and Commission Meeting Looks at Athens Jail Expansion
By: Julie Calhoun The huge expansion of the Athens jail rests in the hands of the mayor and commission tonight. They’re deciding whether to award a contract the McKnight construction company. The 46 million dollar expansion would renovate a jail that is just too old and too small. It would…
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It’s Beep Baseball Season in Athens
Athens, GA–Roger Keeney is the team captain of the Athens Timberwolves baseball team. He’s been playing right field for about 37 years now. Keeney says he can’t see himself playing on any other team. In fact, Keeney can’t see. He’s been blind for 25 years. And you did hear me…
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Athens Plasma Donation, More than Money
Newsource Reporter Tyler Linn looked into what drives people to donate plasma here in Athens. Although donors do get payed for plasma, most agree that’s not the biggest reward.
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Update: Athens Airport Tower Closing
Runways to become “uncontrolled” due to federal budget cuts Athens, Ga (GradyNewSource.com) – When federal budget cuts close nearly 150 air traffic control towers at airports nationwide, the two runways at Athens-Ben Epps airport will become “uncontrolled.” Pilots will need to work it out amongst themselves to determine when aircraft…
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House Bill 517 in the Final Day of Legislative Session
By: Julie Calhoun House Bill 517 could possibly bring a grocery to downtown Athens. Representatives Quick, Frye, and Williamson are all in favor of this bill. It’s known as the downtown grocery act which if passed will allow local government to license the sale of beer and wine to off…
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Breaking News: Athens Hit-and-Run Driver Arrested
Driver taken to hospital after crash Athens, Ga (GradyNewSource.com) – Athens-Clarke County police have arrested a driver after an Athens hit-and-run Thursday evening injured a woman. Around 7:30 p.m., the police department put out a public notice indicating they were looking for the driver, accused of fleeing of a crash…
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Drug Testing Coasters
Athens, GA- This year there has actually been an increase in the amount of reports of people being drugged at bars. I’ve spoken with bar and restaurant owners right here in downtown Athens about a new drug-testing coaster by DrinkSafe Technologies. This coaster may change the way people drink in…
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Pitbull Attacks Child
Athens, Ga– The father of a little boy attacked by a pitbull last week says he never saw this coming. Reporter Hannah Patrick said, “Exactly. They trusted the dog. His son Dominic knew the dog for 2 years prior to this attack. He did not want to do an on…
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Local Power Outage Makes Impact on Campus
ATHENS, GA- Reporter Tyler Linn looked into a brief, early morning power outage that sent the UGA’s Central Steam Plant into a full reset.