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Athens-Clarke County
Athens Leisure Services Expands Programming to Adapt to COVID-19 Limitations
As the residents of Athens, Georgia, learn how to navigate a world in the COVID-19 era, Clarke County Leisure Services is also learning how to adapt their programming to an evolving world. Clarke County Leisure Service Parks and Facilities, besides Morton Theatre, are currently open to the public. In-person programs…
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COVID-19 Coverage
Coronavirus Continues to Plague Elderly Working Class of Athens
Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, the elderly population continues to suffer disproportionately from the virus strain. Out of the 416 deaths in Georgia as of April 10, individuals 60 years or older account for 35% or about 146 of those deaths, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health. Clarke County…
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Athens-Clarke County
Looking for Something to Do? Daily Resources for Quarantine in Small Apartment
College students all over the nation have switched completely to online classes. Most college students have packed up and gone home, but not everyone is able to do that. If you’re like me, and you still have to work in your college town, you’re probably in a small space, like…
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Education
Madison County Officials Warn About Dangers of Vaping
Sgt. Justin Hanley of the Madison County Sheriff’s Office said e-cigarettes can contain other harmful substances besides nicotine. In addition to this, using nicotine at a young age may increase risk for future addiction to other drugs. That’s why Hanley, along with other local Madison County officials, came together on…
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In-Depth
The German Way: Making Market Fresh Produce More Accessible
Get in. Get out. The four words I utter internally as I enter the automatic doors leading to aisles of boxes and bags. Get in. Get out. I murmur to myself, “Milk and bread, I only need milk and bread.” I return home with plastic bags of sweets and savory…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens-Clarke County Fire Officials Issue Holiday Safety, Sustainability Tips
The Athens-Clarke County Fire Department is encouraging residents to take steps now to prevent fires this holiday season. First, they recommend that you water your Christmas tree every day. Lt. Lawrence Ford told Grady Newsource it’s also a good idea to check your tree before you even buy it. “Ensuring…
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Environment
Tis’ the Season to Go Green: CDC Promotes Saving Energy, Resources This Holiday
A sustainable holiday this season could mean that generations to come start new energy-and resource-saving traditions. The holidays are moments spent with family and loved ones; however, a lot of wasted energy, electricity, packaging, and food gets spent as well. Since there is so much excess during the holidays, going…
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Northeast Georgia News
CDC Creates Task Force to Address 116 U.S. Cases of Acute Flaccid Myelitis, Including 3 in Georgia
The Center for Disease Control has now confirmed 116 cases of the polio-like disease Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) nationwide. Earlier this week, The CDC created the Acute Flaccid Myelitis Task Force to help discover the cause and improve patient care for the disease. AFM has overwhelmingly affected children, as more than…
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Athens-Clarke County
CDC Reports Record High Increases in STD Infections
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) say sexually transmitted diseases have increased by more than 200,000 cases since 2016. This is the fourth consecutive year of large increases. Compared to other states, Georgia ranks in the top five for some of the most common STDs, such as syphilis, chlamydia, and…
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Health
Preventions for the Flu That Killed 5 in Georgia
Five people died this flu season according to a Georgia Department of Public Health report. The virus is now widespread in Georgia. The Center for Disease Control lists several ways to prevent getting the flu. The CDC’s site says what to look for when you’re wondering if you have the flu.…