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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Taxi Cab Decline
Competition can mean trouble in the taxi business. Reporter Rachel Segers tells us about how different options for rides downtown mean less profit for at least one taxi company.
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Athens Casino Raids
Video gambling is illegal in the state of Georgia, but that didn’t stop four local businesses. Police seized dozens of illegal machines from convenient stores around Athens. Reporter Aalia Shaheed has the story.
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Fresh Market Opens in Beechwood Shopping Center
A wildly popular organic grocery opened with a bang today. The fresh market is located in the beechwood shopping center where borders used to be. The chief operating officer said they created 90 jobs and do business with 50 local vendors.
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Water Lines Break in Downtown Athens
Two water lines broke in Athens this morning, just a day after a main break in the water line at Memorial Hall yesterday. Reporter Sarah Edwards tell us what happened.
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Broad Street Development to Create More Jobs
Jobs, Jobs, and more jobs. Riding down broad street or walking door to door downtown is definitely giving the community a new sight to see. Athens residents, brace your selves…Reporter Crystal Mitchell tells us how this is one economic growth spurt that’s developing very quickly.
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Different Options for SAT Prep
Georgia’s average SAT scores have risen 5 points in the last year. Although a positive for the State School systems, there is still work to be done to prepare our local seniors for the standardized test. Grady Newsource reporter Arin Johnson has the story
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Gameday Robberies Put Locals at Risk of Property Loss
When people head for the hedges on Saturday to watch the game, a lot of times the last thing on their mind is being sure to lock the door before they leave home. Reporter Emily Fernie tells us why securing your home on gameday can save you from becoming a…
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Athens Board of Elections Discusses Upcoming Presidential Election
Athens Clarke County continues to disprove the recent poll with information coming from the Board of Elections. Grady Newsource reporter Matt Tompkins was at the meeting and has the details
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Whatever It Takes: Equipping Athens Children to Combat Poverty
Misfortune. Adversity. You’ve heard the phrase, “what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.” This may be true for adults, but with children added stress can be very damaging. Reporter Fabi Rodriguez tells us about an Athens initiative to keep children hopeful for their future.
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Solar Panels Help Some Businesses Save Money
Some local business are turning to solar power to save money on monthly bills. Reporter Ryan Anderson shows us some benefits of using solar panels.