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Athens-Clarke County
Athens’ Park and Ride Lacks Participants
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZIq6DAMX6Q&feature=youtu.be ATHENS,GA- The Oconee Street Park and Ride opened January 24th. Few cars were there at the beginning and it turns out, things have not changed much. I feel like the park and ride is used on a very limited basis right now because it is new, people don’t understand…
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Athens-Clarke County
Breaking News Update: Missing Athens Boy Located
11-year-old Parker Sims went missing near Bishop Park Athens, Ga (GradyNewSource.com) – Athens-Clarke County Police and fire officials have located the missing 11-year-old boy. Parker Sims was reported missing in the area of Sunset Drive and Oglethorpe Avenue near Bishop Park after last being seen around 9 p.m. Police officials said around 10:30…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens Tech Parking Causing Problems for Students
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fht4sCX9HxE&feature=youtu.be ATHENS,GA– It’s cold and rainy outside today. Students at Athens Tech are walking, even running to class to avoide the wetness. Parking is an issue for some students here. “In the mornings, I have class all the way in the life science buildings and in the afternoon, I…
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Athens is Becoming a Popular Spot for Filmmakers
By: Alexcia Fauscett Athens has always been known as a music town, but it’s starting to get recognized for it’s films. In fact, the state of Georgia ranks in the top five for tv and film production. Reporter Alexcia Fauscett joins us live to discuss the future of film in…
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Athens-Clarke County
Blast 900 Comes to Athens
A new fitness fad is blasting through Athens at 900 calories per hour. It’s a combination of cardio interval training and strength training designed to create the ultimate workout. At Blast 900 they call that a recipe for burning fat, and blasting up to 900 calories in just one hour. Owner…
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Athens-Clarke County
Arrest Possible in Athens’ Hit-and-Run
Investigators: Arrest warrant could come Wednesday Athens, Ga (GradyNewSource.com) – Investigators say an arrest warrant in a weekend Athens hit-and-run could now come as early as Wednesday. Athens-Clarke County Police Department Lieutenant Don Eckert says investigators could ask a judge for the warrant Wednesday after a warrant was not issued Tuesday.…
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Athens-Clarke County
Restaurant Health Inspection Scores in Athens
Over 100 restuarants in Athens recieved critical violations in health inspections according to the Environmental Health Department of Northeast Georgia. The number of restaurants that actually failed their inspection is much smaller. However, even if a restaurant passed the test, critical violations can mean very dangerous foodbourne illnesses. Chef Candace…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens Neighborhood to be Demolished
Athens, GA– The playground on Pauldoe Street is home for many kids like Nydejuh who live in the community currently known as Jack R. Wells. But that is changing soon, and these kids will have to find a new spot to play.  The Athens Housing Authority has decided to take…
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Athens-Clarke County
ACCPD Seeks New Evidence Room
ATHENS,GA– The Athens-Clarke County Police Department is looking into building a new evidence facility that would cost over a million dollars. The state law requires that certain evidence be maintained in order to process criminal issues. A meeting will be held on March 5th to further discuss this project. Construction is…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens’ Commissioners to Address Controversial Topics
Athens, Ga– Two controversial topics got a lot of discussion among the commissioners on Tuesday. One about the new economic Development plan. Reporter Hannah Patrick says the other has to do with wetlands in Athens. The New economic development plan is going to include a sales team of people to…