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Athens-Clarke County
Twilight Brings Business Downtown
Athens host many events situated downtown, but not quite as unique as Twilight. An economic boom for businesses situated in or around downtown, this two day event crowd the streets of Athens. Vendors, competitors, and spectators file into town early on Friday in order to secure a spot for the…
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Northeast Georgia News
Government Repeals Net Neutrality
Net Neutrality was repealed today… We spoke with University of Georgia New Media professor, Emuel Aldridge on his take. More on the story at 5.
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Athens-Clarke County
Libertarians Meet for Town Hall
The Libertarian Party of Athens has been around for less than a year, and are hoping to have candidates run for the midterm elections on May 22nd. Vice Chairman of the party, William Wright, explains how they are going to do this, “We have a candidate we are trying…
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Where to Dispose of Unwanted Medicine
If your medicine is expired, unused or just unwanted, you can dispose of the medication at your local police station. A secured collection box is available at the Athens-Clarke-County Police East Precinct and the West Precinct between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens Solid Waste Department Suggests Bars Change to Cans
Athens Solid Waste Department poses bars to change from glass beer bottles to aluminum cans. The department is offering incentives for bars that will switch. In 2017, Downtown Health and Safety study found glass bottles as a hazards to customers, emergency responders and to solid waste employees. Athens City Government…
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Athens Music Through 19 Years of Experience
John Kiran Fernandez has worked at Wuxtry Records for the last 19 years. For today’s broadcast story on music and Athens and the protection of music for local musicians, he walked reporter Enya Spicer through the record store while he shared his story and knowledge. Here is the full active…
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Athens-Clarke County
Starbucks to Close 8,000 U.S. Stores May 29 for Racial-Bias Training
More than 8,000 Starbucks nationwide will close for a day of racial bias training on May 29th, but it’s unclear whether Athens stores are among them. This closing sparked from the controversial video of police arresting two black men in a Philadelphia Starbucks last week. Grady Newsource Reporter Karson Bankhead…
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Athens-Clarke County
Paying for Parking Tickets in Athens
Many cars fill with orange envelopes. These envelopes contain parking tickets for the county. If you have a parking ticket, click here to pay it now.
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Athens-Clarke County
Six Airbnbs Still Available for Graduation
Not into paying the hotel price around Athens? We have another option for you. Here are six Airbnb’s you can rent that are close to Sanford. There are more at airbnb.com. 1. Family Home Convenient for Graduation This family home is perfect for larger groups coming to stay in Athens…
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Athens-Clarke County
Six Hotels Remain for UGA Graduation
With graduation approaching, family’s may find that finding a hotel may be difficult and pricey. Here are a few options we found to make your hunt for your graduation visit a little easier. 1.Best Western One room starting at Best Western is starting at $399. This is stretching at the…