athens-clarke-county
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2016 Election
Police, Political Parties Come Together for Panel
ATHENS, Ga. — On Wednesday night, the police, the local NAACP and the Athens-Clarke County Police Department will discuss issues of police, race and deadly force. For Amber Webb, chairman of the UGA College Republicans, this is an important event. “Let’s try and find a solution for this because it’s…
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Athens-Clarke County
Oconee County May Allow Sunday Alcohol Sales
Staying close to home on Sundays while enjoying an alcoholic beverage might be easier for Oconee County residents after Nov. 8. On the ballot, there will be two ordinances allowing for the sale of alcoholic beverages on Sundays. The first ordinance gives residents the option of allowing restaurants to sell alcoholic…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens Mayor, Commissioners Take Center Stage at Classic Center
ATHENS, Ga–If you go to the Classic Center Theatre today or tomorrow, you will not see actors on stage–just officials. Athens Mayor Nancy Denson and the Board of Commissioners are taking center stage to set goals and objectives for the county in 2017. Leading the discussion is Doctor Phil Boyle…
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Athens-Clarke County
The Police and You: A Discussion on Police Relations
For those concerned about police brutality and race relations in Athens, you may have the opportunity to voice your concerns tomorrow at a panel discussion on UGA’s campus. The University of Georgia’s Student Government Association, the UGA chapter of the NAACP, College Republicans, and Young Democrats are hosting an open…
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2016 Election
A Selfie May Cost You A Vote Or Jail Time
Early Voting is in full swing at the Athens-Clarke County Board of Elections, but cell phone use, on the other hand, is not. Georgia Code 21-2-413, Section (e), says taking video or pictures is illegal in “the polling place”. In the 25 years Cora Wright, Assistant Director of Board of…
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2016 Election
Newsource Explains Georgia Ballot Amendments
Below is a sample ballot as it will appear in Athens-Clarke County during early voting and on November 8th. While the races might vary from county to county in Georgia, the four proposed amendments will remain the same. To check out all of our GradyNewsource coverage on each proposed constitutional…
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2016 Election
Early Voting Numbers By County
Early voting in Athens has seen high turn outs in its first week. Find the numbers from your county below: Athens-Clarke County: 650 to 740 people. Barrow County: 650 to 700 people. Jackson County: reported turn out in the 600’s Oconee County: 520 to 580 people. Madison County: 250 to…
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Athens-Clarke County
Nationwide Prescription Drug Take-Back Day This Weekend
ATHENS, Ga.–Got drugs? The Drug Enforcement Administration is asking people to get rid of their expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs in a national drug take-back day. Federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies will take in prescription drugs Saturday, October 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The drugs…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens Sex Trafficking Bust
UPDATE: Corporal Sharlene Questelles with the Athens-Clarke County Jail confirmed that Randy Ash and Mohammed Patel have been released on bond. Joshua Harkins is being held on $20,000 bond with a hold for Habersham County. Harkins was charged with violating his probation according to Amanda Carr of the Habersham County…
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Athens-Clarke County
Game Day Attracts Investigators to Athens
University of Georgia game days can be considered fun, but they can also be dangerous. This is what drew the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to Athens. As part of Operation Cross Country X, organized by the FBI, the GBI along with the Athens-Clarke County police department attempted to stop child…