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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Park and Ride to Provide Free Parking for Athens Residents
Reporter Tedi Rountree went to the construction site of a new “Park and Ride” located on Oconee Street that will be done by December 31. The “Park and Ride” will provide free parking spaces for Athens residents.
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Loop 10 Construction Begins in Athens
Downtown parking can be a hassle. A new “park and ride” program is coming to Athens. Reporter Naomi Keitt tell us what drivers can look forward to by the end of this semester.
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Athens-Clarke Schools Get a Nutrition Makeover
Red mule grits, zuchinni, and fresh watermelon are all part of a campaign that has Clarke County School students eating healthier meals. Reporter Crystal Mitchell tells us how these Georgia grown crops are making nutrition and wellness a number one priority.Parents can download breakfast and lunch menus for elementary, middle,…
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ATT Campaign to End Texting and Driving
Reporter Naomi Keitt educates us on the campaign that hopes to put an end to texting and driving.
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Mayor Proclaims “No Text on Board-Pledge Day”
Athen’s Mayor Nancy Denson signs a proclamation making today “No Text on Board-Pledge Day.” At the mayor’s office this morning, the general consensus: no text message is important enough to risk your life or anyone else’s. AT&T launched their national “no texting while driving” initiative today.
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Missing Woman’s Parents Speak Out
Parents of Ivy Dawn Merck, missing since Aug., to appear on HLN Athens, GA (Grady NewSource ) – The parents of a missing University of Georgia graduate are speaking out for the first time since their 24-year-old daughter went missing last month. In a taped segment scheduled to air Friday…
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Carmike Cinema Searched after Nationwide Threat
Athens-Clarke police search theater. No suspicious items found. Athens, Ga (Grady NewSource) – Athens-Clarke County police have searched the Carmike Cinema location in Athen after a threat was made against the movie theater chain Friday. A district manager for the theater chain contacted the Athens theater, located at 1570 Lexington Road, who…