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Athens-Clarke County
Facts to Know on World AIDS Day
Athens, Ga.– Today is World AIDS Day. It is a day to raise awareness and support for those infected by HIV and AIDS. On this day every year, people are asked to wear red to show their support for those effected by these viruses. Beginning in 1988, World AIDS Day was…
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Athens-Clarke County
Gooligan Named as New Android Virus
Athens, Ga. — If you have a device running the Android operating system, you may be at risk of catching a new virus named “Gooligan.” Yes, “Gooligan.” Not Hooligan. Websites that host the virus tell visitors they need to download a third party application. These apps contain malware and will…
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Athens-Clarke County
Downtown Athens to Hold Parade of Lights
IMPORTANT CHANGE IN ROUTE: The parade begins at the corner of Hancock Avenue and Pulaski Street. The parade ends in front of City Hall. CLOSED ROADS: Intersection of Washington and College Street at 4:00 PM and Hancock Street at 4:45 PM, The Annual Downtown Parade of Lights will be held downtown tonight…
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Northeast Georgia News
No Shave November in Numbers
No Shave November, may only last a month, but raising money for men’s health is a year long process. During the month of November, men take a stand and support those men who have lost their hair from the vigorous treatment that takes it away by not shaving their facial hair. One organization…
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Health
Childhood Cancer Awareness Week: What You Need To Know
It’s Childhood Cancer Awareness Week and here are 10 things you need to know about childhood cancer: \t In 2016, an estimated 10,380 new cases of cancer will be diagnosed. \t Of those 10,380, 1,250 deaths will occur among those children between birth and 14 years old. \t Mortality rates…
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Athens-Clarke County
Update: Tornado Warning Issued in Barrow, Clarke, Jackson Counties
A tornado warning has been issued for Barrow, Clarke, and Jackson county by the National Weather Service. Authorities are advising you seek shelter indoors immediately. The most likely location for a tornado touchdown has been identified as West of Athens in Commerce and Jefferson area. Get on the ground floor of…
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Athens-Clarke County
Oconee County Rivalry More Than Just Schools
There is a rivalry between the two high schools in Oconee County, but it has nothing to do with football. Meet Jenny Major, an Oconee County High School parent who says that some people think one side of the county is better than the other. She also thinks that realtors…
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In-Depth
Netflix Releases Downloads for Offline
With the holidays coming up, those long drives and flights just got more bearable with your favorite shows and movies available right at your fingertips! Netflix announced Wednesday that you can now download shows and movies onto your computer or mobile device to watch later without internet. This is a free feature…
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Housing
Housing Prices Surpass 2006 Market Peak
Housing prices surpassed the 2006 housing market peak across the national average in September. This information was just released in a report by the S&P Corelogic Case-shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index. According to the report, housing prices in September were one tenth of a percent higher than the…
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Food
Your Favorite Holiday Dishes…. With a Twist
Check out the full list here. By: Brandi Patterson