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Athens-Clarke County
‘In Their Shoes’ 10th Anniversary Walk on Saturday
By Shaunteri Skinner About 150 people will walk over 13 miles on Saturday, Oct. 24, to honor and remember family or friends affected by cancer for the Athens Regional Foundation’s ‘In Their Shoes Walk.’ The event will begin at 8 a.m. at the Athens Regional Medical Center with a light…
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Athens-Clarke County
ICYMI: ACC Police Hope to Utilize New Mental Health Grant
By Rayleigh Rozier You may not think of Athens-Clarke County police as mental health care providers, but the department receives 6,000 calls each year involving citizens with mental illness. The ACC Police Department hopes to use a $150,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to create a plan over the…
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Barrow County
Upcoming Northeast Georgia Events
Below are events happening across Northeast Georgia 10/22 – 10/25: Thursday, October 22: \t ITA Southeast Regional women’s tennis tournament– 9 a.m. \t UGA withdrawal deadline for fall semester \t Open dialogue on domestic violence- 12 p.m. \t Holocaust in American Society– 3:30 p.m. \t Fall Rain Barrel Workshop– 6…
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Northeast Georgia News
Grady Newsource Stories to Watch: Oct. 22
\t The trial for Corey Blount continues today. Blount is accused of shooting Derrick Merritt in May. The defense will present its evidence and witnesses. Reporter Erin O’Brien is there, and she will have more for you at 5 p.m.. \t The Athens Clarke County Police department may receive a $150,000 grant…
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Athens-Clarke County
Halloween Activities in YOUR Area
Take a look at the "spooktacular" Halloween activities in the Northeast Georgia area!
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Athens-Clarke County
Nightmare on Broad Street
UGA's Student Alumni Association is hosting their annual Nightmare on Broad Street Ghost Tour of North Campus.
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Athens-Clarke County
6th Annual AthHalf Half-Marathon this Sunday
The 6TH Annual AthHalf Half Marathon will be this Sunday, Oct. 25. Check out the new course, roads closed and parking for the race!
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Athens-Clarke County
Family of Vehicular Homicide Victim to Convicted Athens Man: ‘He Deserves the Full Sentence’
By Danielle Herman UPDATE (12:18 p.m.): Edwin Juarez Alpizar has been sentenced to 19 years in prison. The following are the six accounts of the sentencing: \t Account 1: homicide by vehicle in the first degree, 15 years (10 in confinement, balance on probation) and $1000 fine \t Account 2: will merge…
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Athens-Clarke County
‘The Walking Guys’ Take Stage in Athens
Looking for adventure- that’s the Facebook post that started one musician and three then-strangers– on the tour of a lifetime. Some 1,600 miles later, Benjamin Butler and those strangers are now friends who call themselves The Walking Guys. Reporter Erin O’Brien walked with the band on their journey into Athens.…
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Athens-Clarke County
Jury Selected for Blount Murder Trial
By Allison Gowens The murder trial for accused nurse Corey Antwan Blount continues today at the Athens-Clarke County Courthouse. The jury was sworn in, and the state is now presenting its evidence. Video from the proceedings is below: