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Athens-Clarke County
Nosy Neighbors Could Keep Your Home Safe
In the past month, fourteen accounts of theft and breaking and entering were reported near Cedar Shoals Drive on the Athens-Clarke County online crime report. One of the most effective and easiest ways to keep your home safe is to know your neighbors, according to Athens Clarke County Police Department…
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Athens-Clarke County
Updated Athens Ordinance May Affect Dog Owners
ATHENS, Ga. – Local dog ordinances in Athens-Clarke County didn’t reflect the Responsible Dog Ownership Law until the commission voted on Tuesday night to clean up their local ordinances to match state law. UGA student Logan McLeod is looking for a dog of her own. She understands the importance of…
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Athens-Clarke County
Community Members Lay Out the Future of Athens
Envision Athens has big plans for the city. Athens-Clarke government and institutions are working with local residents to develop the community in a newly launched project called Envision Athens. Sharyn Dickerson, who is Athens district 1 commissioner, is a co-chair to Envision Athens, Dickerson said the goal is to create…
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Athens-Clarke County
Signs Added to Trails at State Botanical Gardens
ATHENS, Ga. –Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services recently added signs to mark the trails of the State Botanical Gardens. The signs, which each include a map of the trails and a list of safety tips, will help ensure the safety of those who hike at the garden. Barbra Anderson drives all…
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Athens-Clarke County
Downtown Athens to Hold Parade of Lights
IMPORTANT CHANGE IN ROUTE: The parade begins at the corner of Hancock Avenue and Pulaski Street. The parade ends in front of City Hall. CLOSED ROADS: Intersection of Washington and College Street at 4:00 PM and Hancock Street at 4:45 PM, The Annual Downtown Parade of Lights will be held downtown tonight…
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Athens-Clarke County
Oconee County Rivalry More Than Just Schools
There is a rivalry between the two high schools in Oconee County, but it has nothing to do with football. Meet Jenny Major, an Oconee County High School parent who says that some people think one side of the county is better than the other. She also thinks that realtors…
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Athens-Clarke County
Rain in Forecast Mean Drivers Should Prepare for Rainy Road Hazards
Athens, GA. – August 17. That’s the last day the Athens area saw more than an inch of rain. Now that more precipitation is finally here, you may want to brush up on driving safety in wet conditions. The Georgia Department of Transportation says if you want to ensure your…
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Athens-Clarke County
Insure Georgia to Help People Sign Up For Insurance
Athens, Ga.– Today, Insure Georgia visited the Athens-Clarke County Library. This organization helps people to sign up for health insurance through the Affordable Healthcare Act, despite President-Elect Trump’s vow to repeal the act. Kate Malone is a healthcare navigator with Insure Georgia. She says the primary goal of this company is to…
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Athens-Clarke County
Local Jailer Deputy Takes Community Approach to His Job
Senior Deputy Bright Onye ensures the safety and security of Athens-Clarke County Jail and its inmates. He does that by working as a team with his fellow officers and by treating everybody, including inmates, like a somebody. That means learning the inmates names, establishing a rapport with inmates, and by…
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Athens-Clarke County
Social Media: Athens Police Explore News Ways to Catch Crooks
Not all heroes wear capes…or even breathe for that matter. There’s an emerging way of fighting crime and this time it involves social media. At the sound of a siren, officers head out to search and catch criminals and now you can help save lives too. Using social media as a…