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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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
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Joint Mission Establishes Clarke County Mentor Program
Athens, Georgia – Athens is privileged to have a variety of mentor organizations helping students succeed in school and in life. One of these programs is constantly working to promote their work. The Clarke County Mentor Program is an independent, nonprofit organization, located in Athens’ Chamber of Commerce Building. Started in 1991…
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Vision Video Closes One Store But Continues To Stay Strong
Athens, Ga– Blockbusters and other movie stores are closing nationwide. But one local Athens video store has found a way to keep their video business running. Reporter Hannah Patrick found out how vision video is still succeeding. Even though One of the Vision Video stores is closing next month, the…
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UGA Police to Meet With Sketch Artist Thursday
Athens, GA–Police still don’t know the identity of the man responsible for the aggravated assault and attempted rape that happened at the Botanical Gardens this past Friday. The police are working very hard to figure out who did this. The UGA Police Department has contacted a sketch artist from the Georgia…
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Police Investigating Reported Rape Attempt
UGA, Clarke County police searching for supposed rapist Athens, Ga (Grady NewSource) – Police are looking for an alleged attacker after a victim says he tried to rape and assault her Friday afternoon, a warning e-mailed to University of Georgia students indicates. University of Georgia police say a victim reported a…
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Athens’ Music Scene Photo Exhibit Featured Around Town
By: Brittany Chenelle At the Oconee library the exhibit for the month belongs to native Athenian and UGA Alumni Richard Fay’s photography. He’s captured a number of photographs over the years that highlight the Athens music scene. Fay’s photo exhibit started earlier in January and will continue through the end…