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Athens-Clarke County
Tips for Saving Water During Georgia Drought
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_oX9sBR3ic&feature=youtu.be Athens-clarke county, along with 52 other counties in North Georgia have are experiencing severe or extreme drought like conditions. Laurie Laftin, Water Conservation Specialist of Athens-Clarke Count says, “Our reservoir is full, we predict it will be full throughout the Fall, and we’ve made it through the Summer; the Summer…
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Athens-Clarke County
Discussions on N-word: Neal Lester to Speak
ATHENS, Ga. — At the Tate Center today, students and members of the NAACP discussed campus opinion on the N-word. A poster was put up with “Thoughts on the N-Word” in big bold letters. Above were hand written student opinions on a large notepad. The conversation is spurred today as…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens College Fair to Inform High School Students
High school students around Athens will have the chance answer any questions they’ve ever had about college.The Athens Probe College Fair will take place on Wednesday, September 14 from 6:00-8:00pm, with more than 75 colleges represented. This event is coordinated annually by the University of Georgia Office of Admissions. According to their…
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UGA Sports
Kirby Smart Discusses Stopping Missouri Quarterback Drew Lock
Georgia’s defensive backs better make sure Missouri’s wide receivers don’t get past them. That’s because Georgia head coach Kirby Smart said Missouri quarterback Drew Lock “throws one of the prettiest deep balls [he] has seen in a long time.” In two games thus far, Georgia has proven woeful in trying…
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Archives
Athens Daily Weather Update
Make sure you tune in tonight right here tonight at 5:00pm for the full weather outlook for your week! Daniel Jackson – Grady Newsource
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Athens-Clarke County
Driver in Fatal Bike Accident Had Previous DUI charges
Update at 6:30 p.m. | Howard had two previous DUI charges — one in August and one in June, according to Athens-Clarke County Solicitor General C.R. Chisholm, Jr. “You can what-if a lot of things in this case,” Chisholm said Wednesday. One of those things is the fact that Howard was…
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Athens-Clarke County
Update: Witness Who Tried to Save Cyclist Speaks
Athens, GA–Two cyclists were injured and one left dead on Athena Drive September 12, while a motorist faces charges for homicide by vehicle first degree. According to the police report, Whitney Baker Howard was driving west on Athena Drive when her car crossed the center line and struck three cyclists.…
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Athens-Clarke County
Sanford Stadium Says No More Free Refills
Athens, GA– The heat and the score weren’t the only things that fans were complaining about after the Georgia Bulldogs football game against Nicholls State on September 10. The UGA Athletic Association will no longer offer free refills on souvenir cups at concession stands inside the stadium. UGA Assistant Director…
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Fire Up the Hydrants: Art to Don Athens Hydrants
The fire hydrants in downtown Athens are getting more color. Twenty hydrants are being painted by artists to celebrate 80 years of drinking water delivery service to Athens. Artist Jamie Calkin, also known for his mural in Tate Student Center, is one of the artists selected. His hydrant is at…
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Education
Jackson County Superintendent Against Opportunity School District
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VFzfZSwRmg] Jefferson, GA– The Jackson County Board of Education discussed Governor Deal’s Opportunity School District proposal at their meeting on September 12. If approved, the amendment will allow the state government to take control of under-performing public schools. Superintendent Dr. April Howard spoke out against the proposal and encouraged…