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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Increase in Vinyl Record Sales
By: Alexcia Fauscett Athens,Ga- Everything is digital these days. BUT one recent trend, even younger people are catching onto is going back to to the original sound of vinyl. “It’s a different experience from always having digital music that always sounds the exactly the same,” Wuxtry employee, Nate Mitchell points out. This could explain…
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Clarke Central High School Principal Recognition
Athens, GA – It might be a stormy day outside, but you wouldn’t know it looking at Clarke Central High School’s Principal, Dr. Robbie Hooker. Hooker’s advice when dealing with every day encounters: “You just have to keep a level head, and remember that, ya know, take one thing at…
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Canopy Studio Partners With Local School to Teach Trapeze
At most schools, you normally find kids swinging on swing sets and playing kickball games. Well, Chase Street Elementary has a different approach. Trapeze. Canopy trapeze Studio on Tracey Street began partnering with the school last year to provide students with an unusual way to spend the afternoon. After school…
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Pawtropolis Offers Paradise For Animals
If you have ever felt guilty about leaving your pet at home then worry no more. This unique place is a doggie daycare much like a daycare center for children. Pawtropolis is a paradise for animals. Pups come here to get pampered. Animal care taker, Whitney Rose says that the…
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Night Club Safety in Athens After Brazil Fire
Athens, GA – Night Clubs and bars in Athens are taking precautionary measures to ensure the safety of guests in the event of a fire like the one that occurred in Brazil this past weekend. The Georgia Theatre reopened in 2011 after having to be rebuilt from the ground up.…
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Canine Cocktail Hour at Hotel Indigo
Athens, GA-Usually when you hear the word greyhound, you think of the dog, but we found out that this is just one of the drink specials offered at Hotel Indigo’s Canine Cocktail Hour. The event started shortly after the hotel opened three years ago, and is still going strong every…
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Clarke County HS Student Slowly Recovering from Brain Injury
Athens, GA– Grace Byrne is on the road to recovery after she was struck by a Jeep earlier this month, causing a brain injury. Earlier today, her family shared the news that her eyes are open, though she’s not tracking images yet. They are also playing music and messages recorded…
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Baxter The Dog Seeks Adoption
Reporters Brittany Denny and Martha Kim went to Athens animal control and made a new friend. Baxter is a loving, tan and white Boxer who is between 8-12 month old. He and his friends are looking for a home so if your thinking about getting a new companion the animal…
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Athens’ Park And Ride Finally Opens Today
Athens, Ga –The Athen’s ongoing project for the Park ‘n Ride finally opens today. Reporter Hannah Patrick has the details from the Ribbon cutting ceremony. This project has been going on for 10 years not. The new parking lot has 223 spots and some outstanding green initiatives. Solar…
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Local Businesses Adopting Digital CommCaddies
Athens, GA — If you thought that advertising was everywhere, you may need to think again. Find out how local downtown bars are using technology to promote their business as well as other businesses around town. By: Alli Christensen