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Athens-Clarke County
Athens Plasma Donation, More than Money
Newsource Reporter Tyler Linn looked into what drives people to donate plasma here in Athens. Although donors do get payed for plasma, most agree that’s not the biggest reward.
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Athens-Clarke County
Update: Athens Airport Tower Closing
Runways to become “uncontrolled” due to federal budget cuts Athens, Ga (GradyNewSource.com) – When federal budget cuts close nearly 150 air traffic control towers at airports nationwide, the two runways at Athens-Ben Epps airport will become “uncontrolled.” Pilots will need to work it out amongst themselves to determine when aircraft…
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Breaking News: Athens Hit-and-Run Driver Arrested
Driver taken to hospital after crash Athens, Ga (GradyNewSource.com) – Athens-Clarke County police have arrested a driver after an Athens hit-and-run Thursday evening injured a woman. Around 7:30 p.m., the police department put out a public notice indicating they were looking for the driver, accused of fleeing of a crash…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens Extra: Interview with Florida Georgia Line
Country meets the Classic City! Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley, the guys who make up the country duo Florida Georgia Line, talked to Grady NewSource reporter, Mamie Shepherd, before taking the stage to a sold-out crowd at the Georgia Theatre on Wednesday. (They even called the Dawgs!)
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Athens-Clarke County
Parkour Arrives in Athens
Athens, GA – You may have seen people running up walls of campus buildings or doing flips over rails on Tate Plaza. These guys are participating in a French sport called Parkour. Now, Athens Parkour may seem like an extreme form of exercise, Reporter Meredith Dean explains that this type…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens Special Events Ordinance Revisions
By: Julie Calhoun The Legislative Review Committee will be meeting tonight to decide if they will make changes to special events ordinances which could have major effects on Athens annual Twilight bike race and Athens music scene. Terrapin’s bike race is one of the most popular events in Athens but…
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Archives
Lightning Causes House Fire in Athens Neighborhood
Around 7 pm last night, fire trucks lined the street of Arbor View Drive in front of the Garrett’s household. The family was taken by suprise when they heard a loud noise outside of their house. Homeowner Logan Garrett says, “the kids were jumping on the bed and I was…
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UGA
UGA IMPACT’s Spring Break
When you think of spring break, what do you think of? Getting tan at the beach? Hanging out with friends? Or do you think of working on repairing damaged homes, promoting HIV/AIDS awareness, and helping young immigrant students? For some UGA students, they think service. And that service includes everything…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens’ Classic Center Grand Opening Gala
By: Julie Calhoun The Classic Center’s Expansion Grand Opening Gala wasn’t just about champagne and black ties. With the official cut of the ribbon the 24 million dollar expansion is ready to host many new events here in Athens. Secretary of State Brian Kemp is bringing the Georgia Republican Party…
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Athens Free Healthcare Demand Outweighs the Supply
Athens, GA–The huge demand for free health care exceeds what clinics in Athens are able to provide to their patients. Clinics in Athens-Clarke county like the Athens Nurses Clinic provide services to people in Athens without health insurance and who are considered the working poor–people below 150% of the federal…