athens-clarke-county
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2016 Election
On the Ballot: Oconee County Alcohol Sales
WATKINSVILLE, Ga-Staying close to home on Sundays while enjoying an alcoholic beverage might be easier for Oconee County residents after Nov. 8. There will be two ordinances on the ballot that would allow the sale of alcoholic beverages on Sundays. The first ordinance gives residents the option of allowing restaurants to…
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Athens-Clarke County
Local Police Department Becoming More Transparent with Community
If you call the Athens-Clarke County Police Department today during regular business hours, you can get your questions answered by Epifanio Rodriguez, the Public Information Officer. Up until recently, you might not have received that help. When R. Scott Freeman became Chief of Police in Athens-Clarke County in July of…
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2016 Election
Only One More Week of Early Voting Remains
UPDATE: Friday is the last day for advanced voting. That includes early voting and absentee voting. Here are the locations in Athens where you can vote early: Don’t miss the Grady Newsource Election Special show, You Decide Athens Georgia! For breaking updates on Election 2016 and local Athens ballot information,…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens Anti-Discrimination Ordinance Has Consequences
The Athens Anti Discrimination Ordinance was passed on Tuesday by commissioners, and here are some provisions. Listed below are what bars could face if they are found to be discriminating against citizens by the Athens-Clarke County Attorney: \t A maximum civil fine of up to $1000.00 \t Subject to license…
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Athens-Clarke County
Georgia’s Age Limit on Talking on the Phone While Driving
As of 10:35, the leading answer on the Grady Newsource Twitter poll was 21 years old… That’s incorrect! Epifanio Rodriguez, the public information officer of Athens Clarke County Police Department, says all drivers in Georgia under the age of 18 cannot use a phone in the car at all. Drivers…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens-Clarke: Alcohol Ordinance Passes After Months of Legislation
In an effort to end discrimination in Athens-Clarke County, the alcohol license ordinance passed at Tuesday night’s Mayor and Commission Meeting. Mayor Nancy Denson has asked her “staff” to look into resources that are available to victims of discrimination in Athens and she wants these listings no later than July…
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Athens-Clarke County
UPDATE: Athens Anti-Discrimination Ordinance
The Athens-Clarke County Commission will vote on an anti-discrimination ordinance tonight at 7PM. The ordinance requires bars to place a dress code outside of their doors. The bars will also have to let potential customers know whether the establishment has been leased to a private party. Mayor Nancy Denson says…
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2016 Election
Early Voting at UGA Starts Tuesday
On November 1st through the 2nd, voters registered in Athens-Clarke County can cast their votes on-campus at the University of Georgia. This is the first time the Athens Board of Elections approved UGA to serve as a polling place. “We heard from a lot of students that…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens in Harmony Event Promotes Community Unity
The first Athens in Harmony event took place at the Foundry last night. It was a night of music aimed at bringing the community together, breaking racial barriers, and promoting community policing. The event was the brain-child of Pat Priest and hosted by Athens-Clark County Police Chief Scott Freeman and…
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Athens-Clarke County
Where to Trick or Treat in Northeast Georgia
[…] Various communities in the Northeast GA area will come together and celebrate Halloween with “Trick-or-Treat” festivities. Jackson County will celebrate with a Halloween Walk taking place in downtown Jefferson. The Shiloh Volunteer Fire Department in Madison County invites community members to join them for candy. The Statham United Methodist…