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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Emily Bowman Moved to Rehab
Hit-and-run victim awakes from coma, moved to Atlanta Athens, Ga (GradyNewSource.com) – Nearly three weeks since being struck by a hit-and-run driver in Athens, Emily Bowman was moved to an Atlanta rehabilitation center after awakening from a coma Thursday. Bowman, 19, of Woodstock, has been in a coma at Athens Regional Medical…
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Athen’s Nurses Clinic Fighting Obesity
Athens, Ga– Athens Nurses Clinic is fighting obesity the hard way. They are telling their patients to lose the weight or they’re out. Reporter Hannah Patrick has details on the weight loss program the clinic is offering. The key to this program is Body Mass index. The head of the…
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Red Cross Month: Being Prepared Saves Lives
Athens, GA- CPR can save a life. Would you know how to do it without any warning? March is American Red Cross month, and their team is working to educate the public on why CPR certification is so important, along with many other disaster prevention techniques. Karen Hemphill works as…
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Guns on Campus
Athens, GA- Gun bills are starting to move forward in the Ga Legislature. On Monday Senate Bill 101 was passed, which allows the names and details of gun owners to be kept secret. Now House Bill 512, that would allow guns on campus is being considered. Republican lawmakers are trying…
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Dean on the Scene
Athens, GA- Web Anchor Meredith Dean highlights weather, crime, athletics, and economics in the Athens area, giving us a brief rundown of what is affecting us here in Athens as a preview for tonight’s show.
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Celebrating Kajal Patel’s Life
ATHENS, GA- Vanessa Flores Over 1200 helium heart shaped ballons decorated the Athens Academy gym.There were somber moments, but for the most part, her family and the entire Athens Academy Community celebrated her life after her passing. Amongst laughter and tears Kajal Patel’s life and legacy was celebrated yesterday evening.…
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Athens’ Classic Center Grand Opening Gala
By: Julie Calhoun The Classic Center’s Expansion Grand Opening Gala wasn’t just about champagne and black ties. With the official cut of the ribbon the 24 million dollar expansion is ready to host many new events here in Athens. Secretary of State Brian Kemp is bringing the Georgia Republican Party…
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Athens Free Healthcare Demand Outweighs the Supply
Athens, GA–The huge demand for free health care exceeds what clinics in Athens are able to provide to their patients. Clinics in Athens-Clarke county like the Athens Nurses Clinic provide services to people in Athens without health insurance and who are considered the working poor–people below 150% of the federal…
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Athens’ Park and Ride Lacks Participants
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZIq6DAMX6Q&feature=youtu.be ATHENS,GA- The Oconee Street Park and Ride opened January 24th. Few cars were there at the beginning and it turns out, things have not changed much. I feel like the park and ride is used on a very limited basis right now because it is new, people don’t understand…
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Phillip Scruggs Asks for Retrial
Athens, GA – A new hearing date has yet to be scheduled for an Athens man convicted of murder and arson in 2011. The hearing on the motion for a retrial had originally been set for Monday. Mache Kane has details about the case. Attorney Donarell Green the fourth asked…