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Athens-Clarke County
Athens Academy, Prince Avenue Return to ‘Backyard Brawl’
A rivalry. A region championship. And playoff home field advantage are all in up for grabs Friday night. For the 12th time in their schools’ histories, Athens Academy and Prince Avenue Christian will face off in the “Backyard Brawl.” Prince Avenue leads the all-time series 6-5, including winning the last…
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2016 Election
Gary Johnson to Hold Rally in Atlanta
https://storify.com/GradyNewsource/gary-johnson-holds-rally-in-atlanta By: Dillon Richards Follow Grady Newsource on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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Athens-Clarke County
UGA: Twelve Day Arts Festival Opens Tonight
UGA’s annual “Spotlight on the Arts” festival kicks off with a “kaleidoscope” of performances, according to the Arts website. It is called a kaleidoscope because it will show different kinds of art from dance and music to creative writing and theater. The purpose of the festival is to…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens-Clarke: Alcohol Ordinance Passes After Months of Legislation
In an effort to end discrimination in Athens-Clarke County, the alcohol license ordinance passed at Tuesday night’s Mayor and Commission Meeting. Mayor Nancy Denson has asked her “staff” to look into resources that are available to victims of discrimination in Athens and she wants these listings no later than July…
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Athens-Clarke County
One Athens Man Fighting Hard Against Amendment One
All over Athens signs are posted in people’s yards, businesses, and the streets urging the community to vote no to Amendment One. It’s a constitutional amendment on the ballot that will allow the state to intervene in failing schools. Brandon Hanick is urging people not to be fooled by the…
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Athens-Clarke County
Residents May See Gas Price Increase
A deadly pipeline explosion in Alabama has gas station owners here in Athens concerned about shortages. One owner has already put a ten gallon limit on customers. Rakesh Gosain is the owner of Jimbo’s on Baxter Street in Athens. He received an email this morning from his gas supplier that…
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Environment
Drought May Continue to Have Impact on Local Farmers
Temperatures continue to increase as we get closer to what should be cooler weather. The rising heat may affect farmers’ crops. Record high temperatures have had Georgia in a drought for the last few months, and farmers’ crops are being impacted. University of Georgia professor in Agriculture, Joshua Berning, says farmers investments…
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Athens-Clarke County
UPDATE: Athens Anti-Discrimination Ordinance
The Athens-Clarke County Commission will vote on an anti-discrimination ordinance tonight at 7PM. The ordinance requires bars to place a dress code outside of their doors. The bars will also have to let potential customers know whether the establishment has been leased to a private party. Mayor Nancy Denson says…
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High School Sports
Current Area Region Football Standings
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2016 Election
Big Turnout for Early Voting in Tate Student Center
For the first time in history at the University of Georgia, the Tate Student Center has opened its building to voters. The doors opened at 8 a.m Tuesday morning and people were there as soon as the doors opened. Students weren’t the only ones that came out. Faculty members and staff,…