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Athens-Clarke County
5th Annual State of Public Health Addresses Racial Equality
5th annual State of Public Health Conference took place today, Tuesday, October 18, 2016.
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2016 Election
Record Long Lines for Early Voting
Many Athens voters are coming out to the polls early to vote in the 2016 Election. Some have always done it, some just want it to be over already. Most of the people in line today are anticipating higher-than-usual turnout on November 8th, but several of them were surprised to…
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Athens-Clarke County
Drivers’ Licenses Systems Now Back Up
If you’re worried about getting stuck in a long line this week at the Department of Driver Services, no worries. Systems were down statewide last weekend, but the local Athens office is back up and running. As of Tuesday morning, lines were low. The Athens office says there is…
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Athens-Clarke County
Buddy Christian Way Car Accident Cleared
Here are videos from the accident that happened on Monday, October 17. According to the Athens-Clarke County Police Department, Buddy Christian Way near the Police Academy was closed in both directions. It involved one car that ran off the side of the road. It is currently unknown how many were…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens-Clarke in Search of Christmas Tree
The search is on! Athens-Clarke County is currently searching for someone to donate a tree that will be used as the community Christmas tree. The city will display the tree in front of City Hall during the month of December. Here is what the city is looking for: \t…
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Athens-Clarke County
Make a Loud Racket for Halloween: Athens to Host Wild Rumpus
A Halloween spectacular that started almost a decade ago is in full planning mode. The Wild Rumpus will have events starting Thursday, October 27 and continue through Saturday, October 29. Timi Conley, Director and Master of Ceremonies of the event, spends all year planning an event that he hopes will…
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Athens-Clarke County
Facebook Live: Creating Transparency in Government in Jackson County
Local elected officials are experimenting with a new way to keep you informed. The Jackson County Schools Board of Education has figured out a way to help parents feel less in the dark…by using Facebook Live. Tonight Jackson County School System Board of Education will be using Facebook Live for…
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2016 Election
Georgians Exercise Voting Rights Early
Monday, October 17 marks the first day that Georgians are able to cast their ballots in person and have their voice heard about who should be the next President of the United States. The line started to form outside the Board of Elections building in downtown Athens at 7:00am. Civic…
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Athens-Clarke County
Update: Boo-Le-Bark on The Boulevard
The Boulevard Community in Downtown Athens hosted their first annual Boo-Le-Bark on the Boulevard Parade. The parade is inspired by the Krewe of Barkus dog parade in New Orleans. The parade was limited to 125 canine participants wearing all sorts of costumes ranging from Stranger Things’ Eleven, Star Wars characters,…
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2016 Election
A Plane with a Message: Plane Sign Shows Opposition to Amendment One
At Saturday’s homecoming game, you may have noticed a plane flying around with the words: “No School Takeover! Vote No to Amendment One!” Amendment One is NOT the same thing as the First Amendment that prohibits Congress from preventing anyone’s rights to freedom. The Amendment that this plane is referring to is…