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Athens-Clarke County
Let’s Taco-Bout National Taco Day
If you were one of the many not celebrating National Boyfriend Day yesterday, not to worry because you still get tacos. National Taco Day is today and Grady Newsource Reporter, Leah La Rosa, shares 10 Athens places you can celebrate the occasion. 1.) Taqueria (PSA: a food truck is outside of the…
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Athens-Clarke County
From Athens to Union Point: New Nature Trail Expands Reach
ATHENS, Ga.– A new nature trail will begin construction in Athens within the year. It’s called the Firefly Trail. It will stretch from Athens all the way to Union Point, GA. The 39 mile trail will wind through rural areas in northeast Georgia and pass by several different cities along…
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Athens-Clarke County
Some School Districts in Northeast Georgia Create Charter System
(DISCLAIMER: some information has been corrected in this article) Barrow and Athens-Clarke County recently made the switch to a charter school system. The charter system provides parents and other community members a greater influence on school policy and other issues. But for parents who want to take advantage of these benefits,…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens Coffee Shops Celebrate National Coffee Day
Local coffee shops have discounts today to celebrate National Coffee Day.
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Athens-Clarke County
Avid Bookshop Hosts Children’s Book Author
Athens, GA.–A popular children’s author celebrated the release of a new graphic novel here in Athens. It was standing room only at Avid Bookshop last night where author and illustrator Ben Hatke celebrated the release of his new children’s book, Mighty Jack. Hatke did a live reading and signing of the book,…
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Athens-Clarke County
UGA Student Faces Two Felony Counts
Athens, GA.–21-year old University of Georgia student Briana Noel Cowles faces two felony counts of computer forgery after violating her probation. Cowles was scheduled to meet with a municipal court judge this morning for the probation violation charge. However, the court date has been postponed to October 6 at 9…
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Athens-Clarke County
Library Celebrates Fifty Years of FoxFire Magazine
ATHENS, Ga.– The University of Georgia Special Collections Library will be holding an exhibit beginning tonight for an iconic magazine’s 50th anniversary. Foxfire magazine began in 1966 in Rayburn County, Georgia as a school project. The teacher’s idea was to get students more interested and involved in learning journalism through…
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Athens-Clarke County
Cedar Shoals Football Hosts Flowery Branch
Cedar Shoals football will host Flowery Branch on Friday, September 30th.
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Athens-Clarke County
What To Do When You Get Pulled Over By Police
You may be wondering what to do when you get pulled over by police. People are worried about this, because of the many shootings of unarmed black people around the country. Ray Saxon, the Director for Georgia Public Safety Training Center: Basic Training Division, said there isn’t a specific script…
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Athens-Clarke County
BREAKING: Police Identify Suspect In Hit and Run
Update on Sept. 29 at 1:00 p.m. ATHENS, Ga– Athens Police have identified a suspect in Saturday’s hit and run accident. Manuel Perez is wanted for Homicide by Motor Vehicle, Hit and Run and Driving with No License. Arrest warrants have been secured for his arrest. Please contact the…