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Improving Athens’ Panhandling Laws
A new ordinance in Atlanta forces panhandlers to be a certain number of feet away from the entrance of a building. Reporter Emily Fernie tells us why members of the local community are expressing a need for a similar ordinance to control panhandling in downtown Athens.
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Athens Casino Raids
Video gambling is illegal in the state of Georgia, but that didn’t stop four local businesses. Police seized dozens of illegal machines from convenient stores around Athens. Reporter Aalia Shaheed has the story.
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Water Lines Break in Downtown Athens
Two water lines broke in Athens this morning, just a day after a main break in the water line at Memorial Hall yesterday. Reporter Sarah Edwards tell us what happened.
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Broad Street Development to Create More Jobs
Jobs, Jobs, and more jobs. Riding down broad street or walking door to door downtown is definitely giving the community a new sight to see. Athens residents, brace your selves…Reporter Crystal Mitchell tells us how this is one economic growth spurt that’s developing very quickly.
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Athens Board of Elections Discusses Upcoming Presidential Election
Athens Clarke County continues to disprove the recent poll with information coming from the Board of Elections. Grady Newsource reporter Matt Tompkins was at the meeting and has the details
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Whatever It Takes: Equipping Athens Children to Combat Poverty
Misfortune. Adversity. You’ve heard the phrase, “what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.” This may be true for adults, but with children added stress can be very damaging. Reporter Fabi Rodriguez tells us about an Athens initiative to keep children hopeful for their future.
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Athens Man Charged With Sex Trafficking
An Athens man is still on the loose for taking children and selling them for sex. Reporter Brendon Mitcham says President Obama is addressing this issue.
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Synthetic Marijuana Has Dangerous Side Effects
Spice, Syn, K2 and synthetic marijuana. These are all names for a drug that used to be considered a safe and legal alternative to marijuana. Emily Fernie reports that these drugs are illegal but still in use.
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Controversial Agriculture Paintings Moved to Athens
Four historic paintings were removed from the walls of the state agriculture building. Reporter Danielle Brown tells us why they are now on display here in Athens.
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Walkway Added at East Athens Community Center
The East Athens Community Center is incorporating one more use into their flex field space in an attempt to fight a nationwide problem. Reporter Kyle Taylor talked to the program specialist about how this new initiative came about.