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Athens-Clarke County
UPDATE: Man Still on Loose After Convenience Store Shooting
HULL, Ga.– A suspect in a shooting at the Golden Pantry Convenience Store at 8874 US-29 in Hull, Georgia is still on the loose. Law enforcement are still searching for Steven Michael Harper, 42 of Hull, Georgia. Harper fled the scene in what is believed to be a blue, mid-to-late…
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Athens-Clarke County
UNG Student Stabs Boyfriend in the Head
An Athens woman accused of stabbing her boyfriend in the head is out on a $1,500 bond today. Yesterday a 21 year old University of North Georgia student was arrested for aggravated assault. According to the police report, Trevor Ausburn called to report that his girlfriend Lauren Jones stabbed him in…
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Athens-Clarke County
Unemployment in Athens-Clarke County Falls
ATHENS, Ga.–The unemployment rate in Athens-Clarke county is falling, getting closer to national and state-wide rates. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, from June to August the unemployment rate in Athens-Clarke County went from 5.6% to 5.0%. In the same time frame, the Georgia unemployment went from 5.1%…
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Athens-Clarke County
UPDATE: Driver Cited After Crash With Cyclist
A cyclist was hit while riding on his bike. The cyclist was on the corner of Baldwin Street and East Campus Road when he was struck by a Jeep Wrangler.
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2016 Election
Incoming Board Member Discusses Local Issues
Current UGA Professor John Knox will be joining the Clarke County Board of Education in January 2017. When we sat down with him, he weighed in on some current issues. Amendment 1 If Amendment 1 Passes Search for a New Superintendent Involvement https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1EwgfGBSQo By: Maghen Moore
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Athens-Clarke County
Halloween Events Coming Up This Weekend
If you are still looking for something to do this weekend for Halloween, there are plenty of events where you can get your spook on. Here is what you can expect this weekend around the area: Thursday, October 27 Halloween Carnival, Memorial Park (5:00-8:00 p.m.) – A haunted trick-or-treat…
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UGA
Baptist Students Embark On Annual ‘Ride For Christ’
The University of Georgia’s Baptist Collegiate Ministry is taking off on their 300 mile bike ride. to Jacksonville, Florida. This is the 16th year UGA BCM has done their Ride for Christ for the University of Georgia’s fall break. UGA’s fall break happens the weekend of the rivalry football game between…
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Northeast Georgia News
UPDATE: Oconee County Lifts Boil Water Advisory Today
WATKINSVILLE, Ga.–A boil water advisory put into effect on Tuesday in Watkinsville and parts of Oconee County was lifted today. The advisory was issued as a precaution after a break in an 8-inch water line in downtown Watkinsville. The line was experiencing low pressure, but not an imminent threat to…
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Athens-Clarke County
Grady Explains: Georgia Drought
More than half of Georgians live in a county affected by drought or drought-like conditions. However, not many people have been treating it like a crisis. As of today, October 26, Athens-Clark is in a Level 1 Drought which entails voluntary water conservation measures and not much else, but Grady…
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Athens-Clarke County
Adoptable Pet of the Week – Can you Help?
You’ve seen all of our adoptable pets of the week. You might not be able to adopt but did you know how easy it is to volunteer at Athens-Clarke County Animal Control. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QFfYlvC_xo&w=560&h=315] Update: Elvis has been adopted! But Bojack, Pepper, and Rocky are still available. By: Molly Swindall…