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Athens-Clarke County
J. Crew Opening Continues Downtown Business Shift
Yellow stars on this map of downtown Athens indicate a current or proposed franchise or chain business. When J. Crew Mercantile opens its doors for business Wednesday on Broad Street, more than 20 national or statewide chains will be located in downtown, which has been traditionally made up of local…
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Athens-Clarke County
ICYMI: Changes in Fee for Inmate Phone Calls
Every time an inmate makes a phone call, it means more money for Athens-Clarke County. A new contract approved by the ACC commissioners in September will bring in $1.25 million from inmates’ calls over the next five years. Reporter Zack Sims took a look at how this contract came about.
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens Organization Fights to Expand Medicaid
By Shaunteri Skinner A local organization is fighting to expand insurance coverage for those who need it most. Athens For Everyone will start its Medicaid expansion campaign today in a meeting at 6 p.m. at the Athens-Clarke County Library. The public is invited to attend. Over 600,000 Georgians do not have health insurance,…
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Athens-Clarke County
Donate your Diapers!
By Shaunteri Skinner Come drop off diapers for families in need for the Athens Area Diaper Drive hosted by Erin Campbell, an Athens resident, and Food Bank of Northeast Georgia. One in three families in the United States struggles with buying diapers for their children. In Northeast Georgia 6,500 children under…
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Athens-Clarke County
Stories to Watch: Oct. 20
\t The Athens-Clarke County Police department is discussing a $150,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to improve the relationship between the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program (JMCHP). Other items will be discussed at the Athens-Clarke County Board of Commissioners agenda setting meeting at 7 p.m. Follow us online…
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Athens-Clarke County
Boil Water Advisory Still in Effect
If you live in western Clarke County, local officials say you should STILL be boiling your water. This area is bounded by Jefferson Road / Hawthorne Avenue / Atlanta Highway / Epps Bridge Parkway to the east and the Oconee County and Jackson County lines to the west. It also includes Bogart…
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Northeast Georgia News
Daily Digital Wrap: Oct. 19
Why is Dean Kurpius of the Missouri School of Journalism wearing a UGA sweatshirt? Where can you get a flu shot in Athens? How does the UGA football team feel about the upcoming bye week? Watch the Daily Digital Wrap Up to see digital reporter Abby Jessen and anchors Kalyn…
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Athens-Clarke County
Where to Get Your Flu Shot in Northeast Georgia
By Danielle Herman Cold weather has descended upon the Northeast Georgia area, bringing with it the onset of flu season. According to the Centers for Disease Control, flu season begins in October and lasts until May. Influenza can affect everyone differently, ranging in age and health. The best way to…
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Athens-Clarke County
23 New CASA Volunteers Sworn In
By Shaunteri Skinner and Savannah Brock Twenty-three New Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) were sworn in under oath to represent foster children on Oct. 15. More than 270 children are in foster care in Athens-Clarke County. Almost a quarter of them still need someone to advocate for them in court. Currently,…
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Athens-Clarke County
Stories to Watch: Oct. 19
\t Reporter Lana Harris will have the latest on the Athens-Clarke County boil water advisory. The county has been under a boil water advisory since Thursday night when a water main broke. \t Kristin Miller profiled Madison County High School Teacher of the Year Dallas Cowne. He teaches students Metallica songs…