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Athens-Clarke County
Gift Card Drive to Benefit Homeless
By: Anna Clark Athens Area Homeless Shelter will have a holiday gift card drive to benefit homeless Athens families. The money and gift cards donated will used by parents to buy presents for their children during a shopping trip organized by the shelter. You can donate cash, checks, or via PayPal. Cash, check,…
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In-Depth
Drive Safely this Holiday Season
By: Shannon Basford Thursday, Nov. 19th, University of Georgia’s parking services will provide free inspections of student, faculty, and staff vehicles and bicycles at the Tate Center Parking Deck. The inspection will check all of these things for free: \t Fluid level checks \t Belt and hose assessments \t Wiper…
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Health
Things to Remember about HIV/AIDS
By: Damian C. Reynolds Charlie Sheen announced early Tuesday morning that he has the HIV/AIDS virus. Here are five things AIDS Athens wants you to remember about HIV/AIDS: \t AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) is a medical condition. HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is the virus that causes AIDS. People develop AIDS because HIV…
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Health
‘Smokeout’ Tobacco Event to be Held on Thursday
By: Shannon Basford On Thursday, November 19th, The American Cancer Society will challenge tobacco users to quit their habits in The Great American Smokeout. The Smokeout is an event that falls on the third Thursday of November every year to educate smokers on the dangers of tobacco use and why…
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Athens-Clarke County
Local Deputies to Look After Residents’ Homes During Holidays
By: Anna Clark If you live in Oconee County and plan to go out of town for the holidays, deputies will step in to look after your home during your vacation. Oconee County Georgia Sheriff’s Office posted to their Facebook page saying you can fill out a Request for Security Check form and…
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Athens-Clarke County
Proposed Athens Airport Renovations
By: Mary Grace Shaw The Athens Airport Authority will discuss the status of two airport projects at the meeting on Nov. 17, 2015 at 3:30 p.m.. The first project on the agenda, is an update on the Runway Extension Project. The airport’s primary runway has undergone construction to be extended. The extension is…
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Northeast Georgia News
Stories to Watch: Nov. 17
\t No refugees in Georgia – Georgia will not allow Syrian refugees into the state at this time, Gov. Nathan Deal announced Monday afternoon. Reporter Rayleigh Rozier will have local reaction to this decision. \t Sunny skies and cool nights – Reporter Janai James will have your local North Georgia weather forecast…
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Madison County
Shortage at Food Bank in Madison County
By Jordan Mecca Since 1992, the shelves at Madison County Food Bank have been filled by donation only. However, this year they will be filled thanks to a $5000 donation from the Madison County Board of Commissions. The food bank expects delivery of newly-ordered food tomorrow, Nov. 17.
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In-Depth
Don’t Forget the Tip… or Do? The Great Debate
By Katya Riedlinger Some restaurants around the country are experimenting with big pay increases for their workers and cutting out tipping. The discussions about which works best for workers and customers is a hot topic here in Athens, too.
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Northeast Georgia News
Gov. Deal Says No to Syrian Refugees in Georgia
By Zack Sims Georgia will not allow Syrian refugees into the state at this time, Gov. Nathan Deal announced Monday afternoon. Deal also said he will reach out to the Obama administration to check the backgrounds of 59 Syrians who recently resettled in our state. Deal’s announcement came after more than…