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Barrow County
Barrow Co. Commissioners Approve Magistrate Addition
Barrow County Board of Commissioners have approved Chief Magistrate Caroline Powers Evans’ request to increase the number of judges from one to two. The Superior Court judges now have to finalize this motion. This comes after Judge Evans’s initial request was tabled during the August Board of Commissioners Meeting. In…
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Uncategorized
Jackson County Sends Hurricane Relief Supplies to Florida
Hurricane Irma passed through Florida more than a week ago, but it hasn’t entirely left people’s minds. A trailer full of supplies is locked, but a few people have put their donations over to the side. It’s an empty scene right now, but I was told that earlier this week,…
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Athens-Clarke County
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Athens-Clarke County
DACA Recipients Can Renew Registration Until Oct. 5
There is no breakout for the Athens area, but Homeland Security says there are more than 24,000 DACA recipients living in Georgia right now. All of them face an uncertain future after March 5, 2018. Until then, local organizations are working to make it as easy as possible for them…
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Food
Food Bank of NE Georgia Marks 25th Anniversary With New Expansion
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfkT4C5akzQ] The Food Bank of Northeast Georgia has worked the past 25 years to feed those in need. CEO John Becker, has worked the past few years to expand the food bank, which now serves 10 million meals a year. “I’ve been heading up the food bank for 13-14…
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Archives
Weather Report Sept. 19 – Rain in the Forecast
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ltk6BX9Xa_M] Karsen Hicks with your weather update along with more information about Hurricane Maria.
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Uncategorized
Redistricting Proposed for New Oconee County Elementary School
The Oconee County Board of Education is redistricting neighborhoods to prepare for the opening of a new elementary school in the county. Dove Creek Elementary school is scheduled to open in the Fall of 2018. A redistricting plan was proposed last night at the Board of Education meeting to bring…
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Athens-Clarke County
Meghan Donovan Named SEC Setter of the Week
For the second time so far in the 2017 season, sophomore setter Meghan Donovan was honored by the SEC as Setter of the Week. And while Donovan is the one being recognized, she was quick to give her teammates the credit. “I think it is really exciting especially being a setter,”…
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Athens-Clarke County
Update: Athens Gas Prices Still High
Gas prices are still high in Athens following a peak due to the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. The average cost of a gallon of gas in Athens is $2.70. During the week of September 5th, the average price was $2.69. The chart below has information specific to five gas stations…
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Athens-Clarke County
UGA Fall Career & Internship Fair: What You Need to Know
The UGA Career Center is sponsoring the Fall Career and Internship Fair on Wednesday, September 20th. The Classic Center is located in downtown Athens at 300 N. Thomas Street. Attendees will meet with recruiters to discuss internship and full-time job opportunities. UGA Career Center suggests attendees should dress in business…