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Athens-Clarke County
AP Computer Science Coming to Barrow High Schools
ATHENS, Ga.–Barrow County Schools announced at the work session Tuesday night that they will be adding AP Computer Science to their high school curriculum. The class will be offered as a one semester class and will give the students an opportunity to take the Advanced Placement test and receive college…
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Athens-Clarke County
Lunch Bites
Quick bites of news to consume while you’re eating lunch. Don’t touch me. I’m eating. Michelle Fields doesn’t want to be touched either. The Jupiter Florida Police Department released a video of Donald Trump’s campaign manger, Corey Lewandowski, grabbing reporter Michelle Fields. Fields posted a photo on Twitter of her…
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Athens-Clarke County
Five Things to Watch Wednesday
Athens Crime According to Athens Clarke County Police, shots were fired last night in the Bethel Homes area behind the downtown district. Police are still looking for the person responsible today. No one was shot in the incident. We’ll have updates about this case to come. SGA Elections It is the…
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Athens-Clarke County
Medical Amnesty Series: Part 2
Local Law Enforcement officials say easy access to opioid drugs is why Athens is one of several cities in the state where overdose deaths are rising. That’s despite a two-year old Amnesty Law designed to prevent them. The law ensures if someone is dying of an overdose, a friend can…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens Launches First Official Startup Week
Think of an idea, be your own boss, and maybe even make an appearance on Shark Tank. If that’s your dream, then Athens is the place to be this week. Numerous organizations from Athens and at the University of Georgia have joined together to tell you all you need to…
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Athens-Clarke County
Upcoming Weekend Brings Fourth Annual Slingshot Festival to Athens
Athens, GA: The Slingshot Festival returns to Athens from March 31st- until April 2nd. This festival is not like any other festival in Athens with the efforts of UGA departments and various Athens venues. You can expect to have local, national, and international artists, but this festival combines music, electronic art, comedy, and…
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Athens-Clarke County
Amphitheater Discussions Will Continue Barrow BOE Work Session
ATHENS, Ga. — The Barrow County Board of Education and the Barrow County Board of Commissioners will continue their discussion about plans to build an amphitheater on the Sims Academy Campus on Austin Road. “We feel it could meet an unmet need,” said Assistant Superintendent System Operations, Joe Perno who acknowledged it would…
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Athens-Clarke County
Lunch Bites
Quick news bites to consume while you are eating lunch. Something you don’t want to see more of on your plate. More added to the Brussels death toll after four died from their injuries in hospitals. The death toll is now at 35 with more than 300 wounded. Four Americans…
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Athens-Clarke County
5 Stories to Watch
Legislation Tensions increase as House Bill 757, known as the Religious Liberty bill, remains unsigned. Reporter Michelle Baruchman is covering the implications this bill has on the state of Georgia. Storm Water could increase utility costs Athens-Clarke County is reviewing residential property for impervious surfaces. This means that stormwater cannot…
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Athens-Clarke County
UGA Professor, Finance Marry on Sidewalk During Courthouse Bomb Threat
By Grace Holland ATHENS, Ga. — Turns out not even a bomb threat can stop true love. Richard Gordon, a professor at the University of Georgia, and his fiancee, Lina Aguirre, planned on holding their wedding ceremony at the Athens-Clarke County courthouse Thursday afternoon. But, when they got there, police had…