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Athens-Clarke County
Burned Body Update
Athens, GA – This morning a memorial was held for a woman found in a burned car last week. Gardenview Funeral Chapel in Athens held the service for 23-year old Darla Gibbons.  Athens-Clarke County Police arrested 25-year old Rodricus Ward on a separate firearm related charge but did not clarify how…
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Athens-Clarke County
5 Things To Know for October 23, 2014
Athens, GA – A second bond hearing is set for tomorrow morning for a man facing child pornography charges, according to the Athens-Clarke County Police Department. This morning, a judge denied bond for Athens resident Rodney Cook who was charged with child pornography. Athens, GA – “Let’s talk about consent.” This is the focus of…
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Athens-Clarke County
BREAKING: Human Remains Found in Athens
Athens-Clarke County Police confirm human remains found in a burned vehicle off Winterville Road in Athens. According to a news release from the Athens-Clarke County Police Department, the car was found at 1:38PM in the 1300 block of Winterville Road. We cannot confirm the gender of the human remains or the cause…
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Athens-Clarke County
Officers wear body cameras
Athens, GA— Athens Police department is implementing body cameras for their officers to wear. Athens-Clarke County Police Lieutenant Don Eckert says the Department will now be able to watch and review their officers’ actions when enforcing the law. The cameras will also help increase transparency with citizens. The cameras will cost about $600 each…
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Athens-Clarke County
Lowest Gas Prices in your area
Athens, GA– We compiled the lowest gas prices in your area Athens-Clarke County: $2.84 at Marathon and Kroger Market Place on U.S 29 Barrow County : $2.89 at Ingles on North Broad Jackson County: $2.93 at Citgo on Borad and Ilard Jefferson County: $2.99 at Shake Rag Express at the…
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Athens-Clarke County
Cameras on School Buses Keep Watch on Bullying
Athens, GA — Athens-Clarke County and Oconee County are just two counties nationwide that will observe National Bus Safety Week next week. One reason to have a bus safety week: to stop bullying on buses. Oconee County school officials say cameras installed in buses have dramatically cut down on bullying. Oconee…
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Athens-Clarke County
Bishop Park is getting a facelift
Athens, GA — The Office of Park Planning is asking for citizen input for a major redevelopment to Bishop Park. The office will present alternative design concepts for the park Monday. The park hasn’t been updated since the early 1970s. The Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Department will host its second public input…
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Athens-Clarke County
Michelle Nunn Encourages Athens Residents to Vote Early
Athens, GA–Democratic Senate Candidate Michelle Nunn is in Athens today to encourage voters to start early. The Athens-Clarke County Board of Elections has seen a steady turnout in the first two days of early voting, with 200 votes on the first day and 173 votes yesterday. Nunn will be holding a voter rally today at…
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Athens-Clarke County
Gun Violence Assembly Held at Local Middle School
Athens, GA–Students at Hilsman Middle School are taking a pledge against gun violence today. Athens-Clarke County Police are hosting an assembly speak to them about the issue. Reporter Allison Morrow is at the school and will have more updates on the event later.
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Athens-Clarke County
5 Thing To Know October 15
Athens, GA–Athens-Clarke County Police are hosting an assembly at a local middle school today. They are talking to students about gun violence, and the students are taking a pledge against it. Athens, GA–Michelle Nunn is in Athens today to encourage voters to take advantage of early voting. Athens, Ga–Bigger vision homeless shelter is open and ready to operate in…