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2017 Election
Athens Proposes TSPLOST Tax Projects
On November 7, Clarke County voters will have the option to approve a one-percent sales tax increase for various transportation projects around the county. The most expensive projects include pavement rehabilitation and the Firefly Trail project. You can read about all 19 of the projects here. If approved, the sales…
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Northeast Georgia News
Georgia Supreme Court Makes DUI Ruling
The Georgia Supreme Court ruled Monday that the state constitution protects drivers right to refuse a breathilizer test. This is not a new law. It’s simply a new interpretation of the Georgia state constitution. This ruling means that when a driver is pulled over for a suspected D-U-I, the person…
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Uncategorized
Weather for the week of 10/16/2017
Here’s the link to this week’s weather with Kelsy Dawsey from Grady Newsource: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EK8CwYbYFgs&feature=youtu.be
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Uncategorized
UPDATE: Officer-Involved Shooting in Athens
CLARKE COUNTY, Ga. – UPDATE: Edward Herron was named as the policeman that was in the officer involved shooting. Investigators say that he is on administrative leave until further notice. The shooter, Nicholas Head, 27, is currently at the Athens Regional Hospital in ICU. Officers have confirmed that he will…
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Health
Opioid Deaths Increase in Northeast Georgia
Nearly 1000 people died of opioid overdoses in Georgia in 2016. That’s more than four times the overdose number a decade ago. Information compiled from the Georgia Department of Health shows the deaths relating to opioids has steadily increased since 1999. How you can help prevent opioid addictions: \t Talk to…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens-Clarke County Wants Your Ideas
Do you want a say in what Athens will look like in ten years? Now is your chance. Athens-Clarke County is putting together their ten-year comprehensive plan, and they want your opinion. You can fill out this online questionnaire and share your thoughts on what issues are most important to…
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2017 Election
Board of Elections Announces Special Election Voting Locations
Early voting begins October 17, 2017, in Clarke County. The only place to early vote is the Athens-Clarke County Board of Elections. Voters must bring valid photo identification. Early voting must take place during these times: Athens-Clarke County Board of Elections 155 S. Washington St. Athens, GA Monday, October 16…
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Athens-Clarke County
High School Football Update
Catch up with all the local high school football games that are scheduled to play out under the Friday Night Lights with sports reporter Allie Bailey. Athens Academy (6-0) vs. Providence Christian Academy (1-5) at 7:30 p.m at Providence. Clarke Central High School (5-2) vs. Johnson High School (0-7) at…
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Athens-Clarke County
Church Hosts ‘Jake Fromm State Farm’ Tailgate
Watkinsville Baptist Churches hosting a “Jake Fromm State Farm” tailgate for this Saturday’s game verses Mizzou. This persona Fromm is adopting is based off of the State Farm commercial that is centered around “Jake From State Farm.” Anyone can come to the tailgate, which will be from 1 – 5 PM…
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In-Depth
Photojournalism at the 2017 Georgia National Fair
Students from the Advanced Photojournalism course headed to the Georgia National Fair in Perry, Georgia, for the fourth annual photojournalism workshop on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. The class spent 16 hours on the fairgrounds working to show what the fair means to the people of Georgia. Under the instruction of…