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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Group Performs in Athens Then Snags ACM Honor
Florida Georgia Line walks off with the Best New Artist award in Las Vegas at the ACM Awards! Watch Grady NewSource’s Athens Extra interview with the duo during their recent appearance in the Classic City:
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A Ferocious Bulldog Joins the Alps’ Kroger Team
The Athens Kroger off of Alps road has a new employee. But instead of a nametage, the only uniform he has on is a straw hat and a set of razor sharp teeth. If you havent already seen him in the store, you might have seen this ferocious grin on…
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Downtown Master Plan Update
By: Julie Calhoun Better parking and more open space in Athens is all apart of the plan. Those with the downtown master plan and the Athens development authority are working to find out what ideas residents have to develop downtown. They promise to bring back a clear comprehensive plan by…
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Distracted Driving in Athens
Athens, GA- Have you ever had a close call with a distracted driver OR pedestrian? Well now, it’s not an uncommon thing. Reporter Meredith Dean tells us about the hot spots on UGA’s campus for distracted drivers and pedestrians.
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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…