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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Wallet Thief On the Run
Cops: Antonio Hornsby likely stealing wallets while on the run Athens, Ga (GradyNewSource.com) – Athens-Clarke County police first noticed Antonio Hornsby when he allegedly stole at least five wallets in the Athens area earlier this month. Now he’s on the run in a stolen car and police believe he’s continuing to steal wallets while…
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Cycle Against Cancer
Athens,Ga–Having cancer and paying for the medical treatments can be financially difficult on a family. Tonight Reporter Wes Clark introduces one local organization that has found a way to help families cope. Feet peddling, water guzzling, and lots of sweating. These people are not just cycling for a good workout,…
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GA Law Means Possible Change in Brewery Abilities
Visitors at Terrapin usually get to take home a cup after their visits, but House Bill 314 is hoping to make it so visitors can also take home what goes inside the cup.  The date on when the vote will be held to decide if Georgia breweries will be…
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Athens Extra: Interview with Florida Georgia Line
Country meets the Classic City! Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley, the guys who make up the country duo Florida Georgia Line, talked to Grady NewSource reporter, Mamie Shepherd, before taking the stage to a sold-out crowd at the Georgia Theatre on Wednesday. (They even called the Dawgs!)
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Local Thief Targets Wallets
–Athens, Ga He simply walks in, no name tag, no uniform sometimes carrying a pen and a piece of paper claiming he is with a cleaning company or pest control. The stories vary from place to place but the motive is always the same. Wallets. Various places in Athens-Clarke, Oconee…
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Parkour Arrives in Athens
Athens, GA – You may have seen people running up walls of campus buildings or doing flips over rails on Tate Plaza. These guys are participating in a French sport called Parkour. Now, Athens Parkour may seem like an extreme form of exercise, Reporter Meredith Dean explains that this type…
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Buddy Christian Memorial
By: Julie Calhoun People are coming together tomorrow to remember officer Buddy Christian. The memorial is the first official event for the Buddy Christian Foundation which raises money for causes important to Christian’s friends and family. Two years ago tomorrow marks the day that officer Buddy Christian was killed…
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Athens Special Events Ordinance Revisions
By: Julie Calhoun The Legislative Review Committee will be meeting tonight to decide if they will make changes to special events ordinances which could have major effects on Athens annual Twilight bike race and Athens music scene. Terrapin’s bike race is one of the most popular events in Athens but…
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Lightning Causes House Fire in Athens Neighborhood
Around 7 pm last night, fire trucks lined the street of Arbor View Drive in front of the Garrett’s household. The family was taken by suprise when they heard a loud noise outside of their house. Homeowner Logan Garrett says, “the kids were jumping on the bed and I was…
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Army Budget Cuts May affect ROTC Students
The tuition assistance program that provides up to $4,500 a year has been cut from the Army’s budget. The partial scholarship was available for people in the Army and attend school in their off-time. “The only cadets the suspension of the tuition assistance benefits affects are those that are going…