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In-Depth
New Meme Becomes Social Media Sensation
The Kermit the Frog meme has taken social media by storm once again. The new Kermit meme shows “good” Kermit facing his inner “evil” Kermit. The screenshot is from Muppets’ Most Wanted film which was released in 2014. Well he’s back and these are some of our favorites: This isn’t…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens Police Train to Address Increasing Georgia Drug Overdose Deaths
Athens-Clarke County Police have been training to help the community in emergency situations fighting opioid overdoses. Narcan is a nasal spray for the emergency treatment of an opioid overdose. The Athens-Clarke County Police Department has been continuing to train its officers in the use of Narcan to help save the…
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Athens-Clarke County
Volunteer Firefighters in North Georgia Rely on Donations
RABUN COUNTY, Ga. — In this mountainous northeast Georgia county, a crew of mostly volunteer firefighters has spent nearly a week battling wildfires as prayers for rain continue to go unanswered. The fires in Rabun County, some of which are being investigated as arson, are part of a swath of…
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Athens-Clarke County
Experts Reflect on Food Choices for National Fast Food Day
It takes about three minutes to get through your favorite fast food line– and experts say only a extra few seconds will turn your quick meal into a healthy delight. It’s National Fast Food Day! …And Athens resident LaKeisha Fleming is sticking to her fresh, green diet by ordering a large side salad for…
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UGA
Addressing Climate Change after the Election
Local environmentalists are concerned that with the recent election of Donald Trump, important climate change issues may not be addressed. That’s the purpose of a panel discussion happening tonight in UGA’s Miller Learning Center Room 148. One panelist, Patricia Yager doesn’t see how anyone could deny the existence of climate…
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Archives
November 16 Weather Forecast
The smoke is still in the area from the wildfires and is likely continue for the next couple of days. Due to the smoke most of Georgia’s air quality is considered Unhealthy. This means you should LIMIT your outdoor activities. Tonight temperatures will range from the high-forties to high fifties.…
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Athens-Clarke County
Wildfires Burn in Georgia
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xA2cyo2q_hE&w=560&h=315] Wildfires are continuing to burn in the North Georgia mountains and the smoke from the fires in still drifting down to the Athens area. Michael Becker at the Georgia Forestry Commission said it is likely that this will continue for a a couple of days because of the…
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Athens-Clarke County
BREAKING: Water Main Break in Athens
Athens-Clarke County Utilities crews are currently working to repair a water main break. The rupture took place at 124 Beachum Drive this morning, and is expected to be repaired by this afternoon. The repairs and break shouldn’t affect water service to homes on the street. However, residents on Beachum Drive…
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Athens-Clarke County
‘Unhealthy’ Air Quality Found in Northeast Georgia
ATHENS, Ga. — Smoke continued to spread across Northeast Georgia Wednesday morning, obscuring the blue sky and causing health problems for people with asthma or lung conditions. In Rabun County, Georgia, the sheriff’s office is investigating two possible arson fires, including the so-called Rock Mountain Fire, which is listed as a “large fire”…
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Athens-Clarke County
Operation Christmas Child Underway
Just a simple shoe box filled with a few toys is changing kid’s lives, with strange as it may seem, a shoe box. Soap, washcloths, and toothbrushes. Not your average Christmas gift for a kid, but these aren’t your average kids. As part of Operation Christmas Child, the shoeboxes are…