cars
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Sustainability
Life Without a Car: Is Walkability What We Miss Most About College?
As spring approaches, graduates leave behind the city and campus alumni often reminisce about: Is the reason Americans miss college so much its walkability and built-in sense of community? It is common in other countries or large cities like New York or D.C., where public transportation is prevalent, to live…
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Athens-Clarke County
Modern Car Technology Strives To Improve Driver Safety
Car safety technology has changed significantly over the last decade with the addition of features that assist drivers on their daily commutes. Examples include: lane-keep assist, adaptive cruise control and hands-free phone connectivity. These innovations, which allow for less distractions and more control, can also heavily influence buyers who are…
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Athens-Clarke County
Three Arrested in Entering Auto Incidents Off Barnett Shoals Road
Several residents of the Summit Apartments on Barnett Shoals Road woke up to an unwelcome surprise on Feb. 6 when they realized someone had broken into their vehicles. Athens police said these victims were part of a larger string of break-ins perpetuated by three individuals, who were arrested later that…
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In-Depth
Proposed Georgia Bill May Save Animals’ Lives in the Heat
A bill introduced in the Georgia Legislature last month would limit liability for people who take action to rescue animals trapped in hot cars. Senate Bill 32 would protect individuals from financial liability if they shatter a car window to help a pet suffering in the heat. Currently in the…
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Athens-Clarke County
Downtown Living: The Good, The Bad and The Parking
When it comes to living in downtown Athens, accessibility is key, but at what cost do downtown residents pay for being in the heart of the town? For these students, the parking battle is constant—yet, worth it? Caroline Wigmore, a 21-year-old entertainment media studies major from Suwannee, lives in…
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Athens-Clarke County
Kartoyz Online Exclusive
Your car gets you from point A to point B; but, who doesn’t like to get there in your own unique style. Here is the raw, behind the scenes look at Kartoyz after the traditional interview. Tour in the shop Oglesby shows us his “ride” And last but not least,…
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Uncategorized
Rash of Car Break-Ins in Braselton
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office released a surveillance video from the car entering that happened in the city of Braselton on feb 6th. There were about 20 incidents and the police is looking for suspects. If you have any information about the incident call the Sheriffs office at: 770-294-8042. Here is…
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Environment
Process of Making Cans Into Cars
That soup can you just recycled might not end up back on the shelf at a grocery store. Instead, it could end up as a part of a new Ford F-150. Ford is one of many automotive companies looking to create more sustainable materials for their cars, and it is doing…
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In-Depth
Cyber Monday: Watch Out for Deals, Danger
By Jordynn Abernathy Senator David Perdue warns consumers to tread carefully with their credit card information. Senator Perdue revealed what consumers don’t know about holiday deals in a recent column. Senator Perdue is concerned about consumer data being collected by the CFPB (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau), an agency that collects,…
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Athens-Clarke County
Grady Newsource Profiles: Dwayne Collins
By Richard Banton Fix it up, send it back. That’s the mission of the Oconee County Fleet Maintenance Department that works behind the scenes. Watch this Grady Newsource profile to learn how this small department maintains the vehicles the county depends on. Director Dwayne Collins has worked with the Fleet…