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Athens-Clarke County
UGA Alumnus Patrick Davenport Runs for Athens Commission
University of Georgia alumnus, Patrick Davenport, is running for office. Yesterday, Davenport announced his candidacy for District 1 County Commissioner in Athens-Clarke County. Davenport has specific plans for his campaign and plans to help the Athens community. He says he wants to help people within the community. He has been…
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Local Districts Outline School Safety Protocols
UPDATE: Barrow County has a number of safety measures in place. The school system say it does not plan on updating any safety measures after the shooting because they trust in the ones already in place. President Trump tweeted this morning in support of arming trained teachers. Local school…
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Northeast Georgia News
Air Conditioning Malfunction Causes Odor, Cancels UGA Class
This morning, students and staff in Caldwell Hall were alerted of a strange smell in one of the classrooms. Students and staff said that there was a strong odor coming from the building, especially the fifth floor. At first, some students believed it was a gas leak. It was later…
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Northeast Georgia News
Incidents Prompt Review of Campus Carry Law in Georgia
With the recent shooting in Florida and shooting threats at local schools in Georgia, Grady Newsource took another look at “Campus Carry” law and the State Board of Regents guidelines for students who choose to carry handguns to class. The Office of the Registrar at the University of Georgia does…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens Library Asks for Donations for Bling Your Prom Event
The Athens Regional Library is looking for donations for local teens who want to go to their prom. The Library is hosting its first ever “Bling Your Prom” event. It is collecting gently used and clean donations of prom outfits and accessories. You can donate items such as prom or bridesmaid…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens Man In Serious Condition After Gunshot to Head
A man is in serious condition after suffering a gunshot wound to the head early this morning. The victim says that someone entered his home on Sir Matthew Road and shot him. He did not identify the shooter. Police responded to the 911 call around 2 a.m. The victim…
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Athens-Clarke County
Floyd County Board of Education: No Plans to Arm Teachers
People on social media are suggesting schools arm teachers in the classroom to make schools safer. The Floyd County Board of Education in the Rome area talked about this idea in a meeting this morning. After checking in with schools in the area, Reporter Robin McEntire says no schools are…
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Athens Tool Library Accepting Donations
The Athens Regional Library and LEAD Athens are partnering to create the Athens-Clarke County Tool Library for those in the community who may need a helping hand. In many places, the library is a place that gives much more than a plethora of books. In April, the Athens Regional Library…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens Academy High School Boys, Girls Teams Going To State Championship
Our reporter Tatiana Gusin visited the Athens Academy and met with the Coaches of the Boys and Girls Basketball Teams. Both teams are going to the State championship this week. Watch the video for more.
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Clarke County Has Bus Driver Shortage
The Athens Clarke County school district is experiencing a shortage of drivers due to the increase in the flu this year. According to the Director of Transportation, Fabian Jones, they are trying to manage with what they have for the school bus driver shortage, but their resources are being stretched.…