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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Junkman’s Daughter, Like Other Local Businesses, Struggling In Recent Economical Climate
With the economy still struggling, many local businesses are having to shut their doors. Reporter Ashley Hollander spoke with one business owner who doesn’t have any plans to close his business, but does admit they are having trouble breaking even.
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Middle Schoolers Facing Prescription Pill Problem
Illegal drugs are not the only type of drugs causing problems for young people. Abuse of prescription pills is the biggest drug problem facing middle schoolers across the country. Reporter Kyle Taylor looks into how the DEA is addressing the problem of prescription pill abuse.
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Athens Man Charged With Sex Trafficking
An Athens man is still on the loose for taking children and selling them for sex. Reporter Brendon Mitcham says President Obama is addressing this issue.
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Drought Causing Higher Pork Prices
If you like to eat pork, be prepared for prices to rise. Reporter Ashley Hollander says it’s all because of the midwest drought.
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Synthetic Marijuana Has Dangerous Side Effects
Spice, Syn, K2 and synthetic marijuana. These are all names for a drug that used to be considered a safe and legal alternative to marijuana. Emily Fernie reports that these drugs are illegal but still in use.
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Controversial Agriculture Paintings Moved to Athens
Four historic paintings were removed from the walls of the state agriculture building. Reporter Danielle Brown tells us why they are now on display here in Athens.
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Finding Missing Beagle Requires Much Time and Effort
It is not uncommon for pets to go missing. What’s rare is the effort that is put in to find that missing animal. Reporter Brendon Mitcham has more on the happenings of a missing beagle.
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Questioning Public Funding for Charter Schools
Should more charter schools be allowed in the state of Georgia? Reporter Ashley Hollander says the center of this debate is whether public money will be used for funding charter schools.
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Walkway Added at East Athens Community Center
The East Athens Community Center is incorporating one more use into their flex field space in an attempt to fight a nationwide problem. Reporter Kyle Taylor talked to the program specialist about how this new initiative came about.