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2016 Election
Children Cast Mock Votes
Some Clarke County Schools gave children the opportunity to cast their vote in today’s election. Schools throughout the county went to Rock Springs Community Center to fill out a mock ballot. This gave students the chance to learn about the presidential election and how voting in the United States works. …
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2016 Election
What Else is on Your Ballot? Guide to Election 2016
Local voters are weighing in on more than just presidential and congressional races this year. There are four proposed consitutional amendments on the state ballot. 1. The opportunity school district proposal 2. Funding for the safe harbor for sexually exploited children 3. A repeal of the judical qualifications commission 4. Distribution…
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Athens-Clarke County
Three Athens Private Schools Headed To Playoffs
Athens Christian, Athens Academy, and Prince Avenue are in the first round of high school football playoffs. Prince Avenue has a bye-week this week, but both Athens Christian and Athens Academy are hosting the first round. Athens Academy hosts Savannah County Day on Friday night. Athens Academy is coming off a 28-0 loss…
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2016 Election
Businesses Offer Election Day Discounts
It is Election Day and companies all over the United States are using this as a marketing strategy. Companies are offering a multitude of discounts for voters. The following is a list of places where you can save some money on Election Day. Chili’s- when you spend $15 or more…
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2016 Election
Election Night 2016 *UNOFFICIAL* Running Totals
NATIONAL* CANDIDATE ELECTORAL VOTES % STATES REPORTING Hillary Clinton 122 62% Donald Trump 167 62% Gary Johnson 0 62% STATE** CANDIDATE VOTES % COUNTIES REPORTING Hillary Clinton 1,175,758 76.7% Donald Trump 1,535,128 76.7% Gary Johnson 78,856 76.7% Senatorial Candidates Johnny Isakson 1,545,868 76.7% Jim Barksdale 1,001,381 76.7% Allen…
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Athens-Clarke County
Coffee with a Cop: Your Chance to Meet Law Enforcement
The Athens-Clarke County Police Department is hosting “Coffee with a Cop,” a chance for members of the community to meet law enforcement officers. There are four opportunities for you to attend Coffee with a Cop this month. Your questions and concerns will be addressed as well as any discussion topics…
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2016 Election
2016 Election: National and State Races
Read candidate bios for races on Clarke County, Georgia, voters’ ballots. Contested races include those for U.S. President and Senate, as well as for a spot on the state Public Service Commission. Polls are open 7 AM–7 PM. If you’re in line at 7 PM, you’re allowed to vote. Bring…
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Diversity
Another Woman Making History: Georgia Honors Female Writers
Tomorrow, the U.S. may elect its first ever female president. But even if Clinton does win the election, she will not be the first woman to make history. Along with four other people, Katherine DuPre Lumpkin was honored in the GA Writers Hall of Fame on Monday, November 7. She is best…
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Northeast Georgia News
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2016 Election
Some Students Can’t Go Home to Vote
With the election around the corner, many Americans who haven’t already voted early will probably try to do so tomorrow. However, some students at the University of Georgia who aren’t residents of Athens may not have a chance to head back home and cast their vote. UGA student Larsen Vaughn…