Athens Clarke County
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens-Clarke Sees Unexpected Tradeoff from Solar Garden Project
When you think of a garden, you likely envision a lot of green. The Athens Regional Library unveiled its own garden in April of 2024; however, it wasn’t the traditional green but a solar garden. As Athens-Clarke County moves toward its 100% clean energy goal for the year 2035, it…
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Athens-Clarke County
Forgotten Essentials: How Donating Personal Care Items Can Help
For many, buying shampoo, conditioner, deodorant or laundry detergent is an afterthought. But for thousands of families in Athens, these essentials are a financial burden often forcing difficult trade-offs between hygiene and other necessities like rent, utilities and food. Hygiene insecurity, sometimes referred to as hygiene poverty, describes the inability…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens-Clarke County Jail Marks Graduation of 17 Inmates in Re-Entry Success Program
Thirteen inmates spent the afternoon getting ready in Unit 6 of the Athens-Clarke County Jail. They chose suits, donated by local churches, paired them with matching dress shoes, and readied themselves to celebrate their graduation from the Re-Entry Success Jail Resident Program. The program helps jail residents transition back into…
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Athens-Clarke County
Ceasefire Resolution Support Reaches Athens-Clarke County Government
Athens-Clarke County commissioners and pro-Palestinian groups are at a standstill over whether the city should adopt a resolution calling for a ceasefire in the war between Israel and Hamas. Mayor Kelly Girtz has suggested other methods to address the conflict such as an open letter supporting an end to the…
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Athens-Clarke County
‘Keep Athens, Athens’: Daily Groceries Co-Op Seeks Help to Stay in Business
Daily Groceries Co-Op first opened its doors on Prince Avenue in 1992. Three decades later, the store is asking for support to keep their doors open. “We really need your help,” said Shelley Ruth, the store’s general manager. Athens’ only community-owned grocery store, Daily Groceries Co-Op hopes to raise $150,000.…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens-Clarke County Commission Districts Face Change in 2023
Gov. Brian Kemp signed House Bill 890 which changes the commission districts in Athens-Clarke County, effectively reapportioning voter precincts for the upcoming year. The new district map is a drastic change compared to what currently stands. Districts 3, 5 and 7 are the districts experiencing the biggest changes. Commissioners Melissa…
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Local Makeup Organization to Help With Costs of Prom Makeup
It’s prom season, but costs can overshadow excitement. The first and only University of Georgia makeup organization, Glam Dawgs, has decided to get some “prom-goers” looking their best…for less. With social media on the rise, prom is now one of the hottest events of the year. Photos and videos are…
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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,…
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Athens-Clarke County
The Best Storyteller Around
Athens, GA- Parents and kids love weekly story time with Rebecca Ballard at the Athens- Clarke County Library. But starting next week, Ballard will only have storytime every other week.
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Athens-Clarke County
Brother of Jamie Hood Arrested
–Reported by Lindsay Tuman Matthew Hood is in the Athens Clarke County Jail. His brother is familiar with the place, he spent some time there after a shoot out with the Athens Police. He faces charges for obstruction of justice. Things might seem quiet now, but the sound of gunfire…