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Local Group Raises Funds to Attend March for our Lives
There are more than 800 events planned WORLDWIDE for the March of Our Lives. This organization stands for the march to end gun violence and mass shooting in schools. The Athens Anti-Discrimation Movement is raising money to take minority students to the march in Washington D.C.. Two days ago there…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens Police Search for Wanted Man
The Athens-Clarke County Police department is searching for Jamarious Foster. The department asks if you have any information on the location of this man to please contact Detective Black at (706) 613-3888 ext. 798. The police say to not approach the suspect because he may be armed and dangerous. Check…
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Athens-Clarke County
7th Annual Ticket to Ride Event Celebrates Biking
The Firefly Trail’s 7th annual “Ticket to Ride” event is this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The biking event is raising money for the development of the Firefly Trail. The trail is planned to be a 39-mile rail-trail from Athens to Union Point in Northeast Georgia. This will…
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Athens-Clarke County
Bucket List: Athens and the African-American Experience
Athens is often overlooked when it comes to special events and landmarks that commemorate Black History Month. African-American heritage is deeply rooted in Athens. The town was once a thriving location for African- American education, commerce, and entertainment. Black Athenians faced the same struggles as other blacks to overcome inequality.…
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Athens-Clarke County
UGA Alumnus Patrick Davenport Runs for Athens Commission
University of Georgia alumnus, Patrick Davenport, is running for office. Yesterday, Davenport announced his candidacy for District 1 County Commissioner in Athens-Clarke County. Davenport has specific plans for his campaign and plans to help the Athens community. He says he wants to help people within the community. He has been…
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Local Districts Outline School Safety Protocols
UPDATE: Barrow County has a number of safety measures in place. The school system say it does not plan on updating any safety measures after the shooting because they trust in the ones already in place. President Trump tweeted this morning in support of arming trained teachers. Local school…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens Library Asks for Donations for Bling Your Prom Event
The Athens Regional Library is looking for donations for local teens who want to go to their prom. The Library is hosting its first ever “Bling Your Prom” event. It is collecting gently used and clean donations of prom outfits and accessories. You can donate items such as prom or bridesmaid…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens Man In Serious Condition After Gunshot to Head
A man is in serious condition after suffering a gunshot wound to the head early this morning. The victim says that someone entered his home on Sir Matthew Road and shot him. He did not identify the shooter. Police responded to the 911 call around 2 a.m. The victim…
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Athens-Clarke County
Floyd County Board of Education: No Plans to Arm Teachers
People on social media are suggesting schools arm teachers in the classroom to make schools safer. The Floyd County Board of Education in the Rome area talked about this idea in a meeting this morning. After checking in with schools in the area, Reporter Robin McEntire says no schools are…
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Athens Tool Library Accepting Donations
The Athens Regional Library and LEAD Athens are partnering to create the Athens-Clarke County Tool Library for those in the community who may need a helping hand. In many places, the library is a place that gives much more than a plethora of books. In April, the Athens Regional Library…