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Athens-Clarke County
Three Arrested in Entering Auto Incidents Off Barnett Shoals Road
Several residents of the Summit Apartments on Barnett Shoals Road woke up to an unwelcome surprise on Feb. 6 when they realized someone had broken into their vehicles. Athens police said these victims were part of a larger string of break-ins perpetuated by three individuals, who were arrested later that…
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Athens-Clarke County
College Avenue Parking Deck Will Reopen After Fire
The charred remains of an SUV were towed out of the College Avenue parking deck Wednesday morning, but drivers will be allowed to park in the structure again soon. The fire started after a pregnant woman drove her vehicle into a wall on the fourth floor Tuesday afternoon. Athens-Clarke County…
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Athens-Clarke County
Homeless Man Arrested for Burglarizing Athens Walgreens
A spokesperson for the Athens-Clarke County Police Department said an officer arrested 52-year-old Willie Earl Johnson after he allegedly burglarized the Walgreens on Hawthorne Avenue using a crowbar. Police said Johnson pried the door open around 2:59 a.m. Within minutes, police were notified by a security company employee monitoring the…
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Athens-Clarke County
Georgia Drivers Ranked Among Nation’s Worst; Athens Accidents Top 6,000 in 2018
It may not come as a surprise, but Georgia drivers were just ranked among the worst in the nation, according to a recent study. QuoteWizard, an online insurance company, just released its annual “Best and Worst Drivers” list after analyzing over 2 million data points from the Federal Highway Administration…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens Groups Address the Environment, One School at a Time
This is one of several Solutions Journalism stories published through a Grady capstone course that reported on housing issues during the fall of 2018. How do you make big issues such as climate change and sustainability accessible to younger generations? That is a question Keep Athens-Clarke County Beautiful, a nonprofit organization…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens’ Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program Addresses Resident Needs
This is one of several Solutions Journalism stories published through a Grady capstone course that reported on housing issues during the fall of 2018. With residents over the age of 65 making up 13 percent of Athens-Clarke County’s population, long-term care facilities and nursing homes are vital parts of the community.…
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Athens-Clarke County
Upcoming Training to Equip CASA Advocates To Give Every Foster Child A Safe Home
This is one of several Solutions Journalism stories published through a Grady capstone course that reported on housing issues during the fall of 2018. Athens-Oconee CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is a not-for-profit organization which “recruits and trains volunteers from the community to advocate for children in foster care,” according to…
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Athens-Clarke County
ServeUGA Uses Volunteering to Increase Student Awareness of Challenges Facing Athens
This is one of several Solutions Journalism stories published through a Grady capstone course that reported on housing issues during the fall of 2018. There are about 37,000 students attending the University of Georgia and encompassing the city of Athens. With students roughly making up about 1/3 of the Athens population,…
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Athens-Clarke County
Digesting Transit: Marilyn Appleby of Athens Housing Authority Explains Ideas, Obstacles
This is one of several Solutions Journalism stories published through a Grady capstone course that reported on housing issues during the fall of 2018. For residents who are mobility impaired, or without a car at Jessie B. Denney Tower in Athens Ga., a simple trip to the grocery store or other…
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Athens-Clarke County
Young Urban Builders Provides Opportunities for West Broad Neighborhood, Students
This is one of several Solutions Journalism stories published through a Grady capstone course that reported on housing issues during the fall of 2018. Young Urban Builders, a new program from Athens Land Trust, employs high school students to repair homes that may have title or other issues that keep them…