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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Fundraising Begins for Hit and Run Victim
Friends of Emily Bowman create fund, schedule events to help with medical bills Athens, Ga (GradyNewSource.com) – Friends of Emily Bowman are beginning fundraising efforts to help the family of the 19-year-old Kennesaw State University student pay the girl’s mounting hospital bills. “Any little bit will help right now,” says friend…
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Full Interview with Emily Bowman’s Father & Friends
Jessica and Paul spoke to Emily Bowman’s father and 4 of her closest friends. We have the whole interview posted here. Also, Emily’s Facebook page “Bows for Bowman” is constantly updating how she is doing.
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Blast 900 Comes to Athens
A new fitness fad is blasting through Athens at 900 calories per hour. It’s a combination of cardio interval training and strength training designed to create the ultimate workout. At Blast 900 they call that a recipe for burning fat, and blasting up to 900 calories in just one hour. Owner…
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Arrest Possible in Athens’ Hit-and-Run
Investigators: Arrest warrant could come Wednesday Athens, Ga (GradyNewSource.com) – Investigators say an arrest warrant in a weekend Athens hit-and-run could now come as early as Wednesday. Athens-Clarke County Police Department Lieutenant Don Eckert says investigators could ask a judge for the warrant Wednesday after a warrant was not issued Tuesday.…
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Weaver D’s Gives One Last Cry For Help
Athens, Ga– After 27 years and a call to action, Weaver D’s on Broad street is up for sale. Reporter Hannah Patrick talked to Weaver D about his plan. Weaver D’s is on the Album cover of REM, for it’s famous slogan, “Automatic, For the People.” As soon as you…
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Restaurant Health Inspection Scores in Athens
Over 100 restuarants in Athens recieved critical violations in health inspections according to the Environmental Health Department of Northeast Georgia. The number of restaurants that actually failed their inspection is much smaller. However, even if a restaurant passed the test, critical violations can mean very dangerous foodbourne illnesses. Chef Candace…
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Athens Neighborhood to be Demolished
Athens, GA– The playground on Pauldoe Street is home for many kids like Nydejuh who live in the community currently known as Jack R. Wells. But that is changing soon, and these kids will have to find a new spot to play.  The Athens Housing Authority has decided to take…
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Earn Money on Brainpik.com
By: Alexcia Fauscett Athens, Ga.- Brainpik.COM is an online business ratings company that PAYS you money to take a short survey after you visit a particular business in Athens. “Being a college student and always being strapped for cash it’s always nice to get a little break there, UGA student, Robin…
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Victim’s Family Protests Alleged Murderer’s Motion to Move Trial Location
ATHENS- James Hood motioned to move his trial for the alleged murder of Christopher Coon in 2011 outside of Athens Clarke County. Hood fears that his name will be easily confused with Jamie Hood, who admitted to the murder Athens police officer Elmer “Buddy” Christian the same year. Both James…
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ACCPD Seeks New Evidence Room
ATHENS,GA– The Athens-Clarke County Police Department is looking into building a new evidence facility that would cost over a million dollars. The state law requires that certain evidence be maintained in order to process criminal issues. A meeting will be held on March 5th to further discuss this project. Construction is…