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Athens-Clarke County
Public Funding of Sidewalks Approved
The waiting list for the county government to fix sidewalks in Athens is over five pages long. To help move this along, the Athens-Clarke County unified government has decided to allow private funding of sidewalks.
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens-Clarke County May See Sidewalk Improvements
By Abby Jessen Does your neighborhood need sidewalks or sidewalk renovations? As of Oct. 6, you can make a difference. The Athens-Clarke County Mayor and Commissioners approved the “Voluntary Sidewalk Assessment Districts” proposal. This will allow neighborhoods to privately fund the installation or renovation of sidewalks in their area. Here…
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Athens-Clarke County
Voluntary Sidewalk Assessment Districts
Would you be willing to pay for sidewalk in front of your home out of your own pocket? The Athens-Clarke County Board of Commissioners will discuss this at their monthly session tonight. On the agenda is the Voluntary Sidewalk Assessment District proposal, which would allow homeowners to collectively raise the…
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Athens-Clarke County
Stories to Watch: Oct. 6
Grady Newsource covers stories in Northeast Georgia. We will continue with updates throughout the day as our reporters cover the latest news. To stay updated, check out our Twitter and Facebook pages. – Would you be willing to pay for sidewalk in front of your home out of your own…
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Athens-Clarke County
Grady Newsource Explains: How to Reduce Litter
By: Nicole Castrellon This past weekend there was a big football game in Athens, and that is evident by the large amounts of trash that have taken over sidewalks on campus and across Athens. Luckily there are more than a few ways you can reduce litter production and keep the…
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Athens-Clarke County
UGA Football Player Isaiah McKenzie Will Not Face Charges
The woman who accused a Georgia football player of making terroristic threats declined to press charges according to a Athens-Clarke County Police Department spokesperson. Isaiah McKenzie will not be charged in the case and according to the spokesperson the case is closed. McKenzie and four other Georgia football players were involved…
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Athens-Clarke County
BREAKING: Man Arrested in Connection to Greenway Assault
By Abby Jessen Pedro Alvarado, 43, has been charged with aggravated assault and battery in relation to the Sept. 20 assault of a 19-year-old female UGA student who was walking on the Greenway when she was grabbed from behind. No bond has been posted yet. The student only suffered minor…
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Athens-Clarke County
Crosswalks May Come to Milledge
By Savannah Brock A new addition to one local street might save a pedestrian’s life. For years people on Milledge Avenue have been illegally crossing the street while dodging cars just to reach their bus stop. Mid-block pedestrain islands would be placed at the bus stops along Milledge to keep…
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Athens-Clarke County
Caterpillar Announces Job Cuts
By: Chelsea Beimfohr Caterpillar announced today it will eliminate up to 5,000 jobs by the end of next year – and that number could double to 10,000 by 2018. Caterpillar says more than 20 facilities around the would could be affected by this restructuring, but the company is still contemplating which…
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Athens-Clarke County
Petition to Raise County Workers’ Wages Sparks Mixed Reviews in Athens
Over 30 percent of people in Athens-Clarke County are living below the poverty level. The group Athens for Everyone has petitioned to give all county workers in Athens Clarke County a living wage. Tim Denson, the president of Athens for Everyone, believes this will have a domino effect on…