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Athens-Clarke County
Son Shares Journey of Taking Over Athens’ Marvin’s Shoe Service from Father
Tony Walsh is a senior in the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication.
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Athens-Clarke County
A Progressive Vision for Athens, Part II: Transportation
In my interview with Athens mayor-elect Kelly Girtz, we discussed changes across Athens. So, what are the plans in store for transportation in Athens? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lrOR1Sm9FM In the second part of this series, I interview Butch McDuffie, the director of the Athens-Clarke County Department of Transportation. In my interview with Athens…
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Athens-Clarke County
Your Lease, Decoded: Know What You Are Signing When Entering Into Rental Contract
In a college town like Athens, Ga., renting is abundant. When renting a home or apartment, you must sign a lease, or a contract renting the property for a specified term for a specified rent. But how well do you understand the lease that you are signing? One resource…
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Athens-Clarke County
West Hancock Neighborhood Meeting Highlights Residents’ Concerns About Zoning Changes
Melissa Link, the commissioner for the West Hancock neighborhood and surrounding neighborhoods, said she struggled to have a majority of the commissioners and the mayor agree that the West Hancock Neighborhood is worth saving. “I did a lot of kicking and screaming and forced this [study] to happen by assuring that…
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Athens-Clarke County
Board of Education Representative Linda Davis Brings Corporate Skills into the Classroom
Linda Davis is the District 3 Representative for the Athens Clarke-County School Board of Education, and even though serving on the board can be a full-time commitment, Davis’ work does not stop there. Davis is active in civic and community efforts such as the Athens-Clarke Heritage Foundation, Envision Athens Steering…
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Athens-Clarke County
Evergreen Dreams: Retired Athens Man Spreads Christmas Cheer from His Backyard
Sparkling, unpacked decorations sit in boxes on the large, wooden table in a dining room of the home off Milledge Terrace. Festive bright red bows, green candles, and empty gift bags spill out, waiting to deck the Henderson’s halls. These overflowing bins of holiday cheer show part of the family’s…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens Academy, Eagles Landing Will Meet for Class A Private State Football Championship
Athens Academy defeated Prince Avenue Christian in the semi-finals of the GHSA Class A Private playoffs 28-21 to take on Eagles Landing in the state championship for the second year in a row. Eagles Landing cruised through the playoffs, defeating each team by an average of 39.6 points. They put…
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2018 Election
Secretary of State Runoff is Tuesday: Where the Candidates Stand
Democrat John Barrow and Republican Brad Raffensperger will face off in Tuesday’s runoff election for Secretary of State. Neither candidate got 50 percent of the vote in the general election last month. Raffensperger led Barrow by 16,539 votes. Grady Newsource compiled information about where the candidates stand on the issues. On the…
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Athens-Clarke County
Missing Teen in Jackson County: Laila Tuttle Last Seen on Athens Highway
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office and Arcade Police Department are searching for a missing teenager last seen on Dec. 2 around 8 a.m. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Laila Tuttle is 14 years old and 5 feet, 6 inches tall. She was wearing black pants, a green…
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Athens-Clarke County
New Development Proposal in East Athens Raises Concerns Among Some Current Residents
Smith Planning Group submitted a proposal to develop a three-acre lot in East Athens to build 13 new homes, three of which would be considered affordable housing and developed through Athens Land Trust. This new development proposal, which would be built along Dublin Street, raised concerns among some residents of…