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Athens-Clarke County
UPDATE: ACC Commissioners Approve 10-Story Apartment Complex
UPDATE: The Board of Commissioners voted 7 to 3 on the use of a 1.7 acre property on Mitchell Street being used for a 10 story condominium. Members of the Athens Clark County Board of Commissioners cast their votes last night at 6pm at City Hall. The new development will…
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Athens-Clarke County
Arrest Made in Connection to Florida Woman’s Death
UPDATE 9/5: Florida police have made an arrest in the death of a Florida woman. The sheriff’s office in Ocala, FL says Alexander Devanna was arrested at a campground and is being held in the Marion County Jail without bond. He is awaiting extradition to Georgia. A sheriff’s spokeswoman told us…
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Athens-Clarke County
Georgia Peanut Farmers Yield Largest Crop in Two Decades
Peanut farmers in Georgia are yielding their largest crop in nearly two decades. According to Dr. Darlene Cowart, the Corporate Director of Food Safety and Quality at Birdsong Peanuts, said that simply there were more planted acres throughout the state of Georgia this current season. But, that isn’t the only…
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Northeast Georgia News
Local Communities Respond to Harvey Relief Efforts
Houston, Texas, and its surrounding areas may be more than 800 miles away, but it isn’t stopping Northeast Georgian’s from asking how they can help. Oconee County Sheriff’s Office On Wednesday, August 30, the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office sent out a Facebook message asking for people to bring supplies to…
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Archives
Weather: Sunny Skies Ahead
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryV3OZLkl4o?start=11] Reporter Garrett Michael has a look at today’s weather conditions, and a look into what this Saturday’s forecast will hold.
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens-Clarke County Receives Grant, Works Toward Greater Solar Energy Efficiency
Solar technology is changing the way things used to be in Athens-Clarke County. In fact, residents can save more money in installation of solar technology than any other county in the state. As a result, the county was named a SolSmart community for its work in support of solar energy. Perhaps…
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Athens-Clarke County
Georgia Brewery Bill Takes Effect Sept. 1
Georgia’s Senate Bill 85 will go into effect on Friday, September 1. But what does Senate Bill 85 actually entail? Also referred to as the “Booze Bill,” Georgia SB 85 legislation will allow breweries and distilleries to sell alcoholic beverages directly to consumers, versus consumers purchasing “tours.” As a result,…
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Athens-Clarke County
Woman’s Body Found in Athens Hotel
UPDATE — The woman has been identified as Casey Devanna, 32. Devanna is from Florida. An autopsy is being preformed today. DEVELOPING — Police will not release the name of a woman found dead in a local hotel until they notify her next of kin. A housekeeping staff personnel of the…
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Athens-Clarke County
Gas Prices Rise Due to Hurricane Harvey
ATHENS, GA — Gas prices are rising throughout the state of Georgia due to Hurricane Harvey hitting the Texas coast. Hurricane Harvey hit the Texas coastline on Friday as a Category 4 hurricane. Gas prices are already up four cents in Athens, Georgia from the AAA.com reported average.…
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Athens-Clarke County
DEVELOPING STORY: Regina Quick Named Superior Court Judge
Regina Quick confirmed that Governor Nathan Deal has appointed her as a judge on the Western Circuit Superior Court. Quick is the first female judge on the Superior Court bench in Athens-Clarke County.