Madison County
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Athens-Clarke County
Free Binders Could Help Teachers in a Bind
Athens-Clarke County Recycling Division is offering teachers free binders and other classroom materials. Teachers in Clarke, Oconee, Madison, and Oglethorpe counties can visit the Teacher Reuse Store at the Center for Hard to Recycle Materials. CHaRM accepts a variety of donations, including classroom materials from office supplies to furniture. Facility hours are…
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Athens-Clarke County
10 Places to Cool Off During the Summer
If you don’t plan on going home for the summer either because you wanna work in town or due to summer classes, it’s always good to have a few places to go during your down time. Here is a list of the best places to cool down during the summer,…
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Madison County
Comer Bypass Now Open
The Comer bypass in Madison County is open…after more than a 40 year wait. “I was seven years old when this started, but to have come this far and be the mayor now, and then to have my parents here, that’s just really special,” said Comer Mayor Jody Blackmon. After…
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Madison County
Madison County Updates its 911 System
For nearly 20 years, 911 have been the public has used in case of an emergency, however this system on it’s way for a makeover. In Madison County, they are updating the 911 system with a new method that will give you full advantage of a smart phone. Commissioner John…
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Local Districts Outline School Safety Protocols
UPDATE: Barrow County has a number of safety measures in place. The school system say it does not plan on updating any safety measures after the shooting because they trust in the ones already in place. President Trump tweeted this morning in support of arming trained teachers. Local school…
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Athens-Clarke County
Opioid Crisis Hits Northeast Georgia
Madison County is now considering joining Athens-Clarke and Oconee Counties in a multi-state federal lawsuit suing manufacturers and distributors of opioid drugs. Reporter Bethany Bell reported live at the Blasingame, Burch, Garrard & Ashley law firm with more on how the opioid crisis has affected our local community. No one…
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Faster Internet May Be Coming to Madison County
The Madison Co. Board of Commissioners is currently considering a pitch from a fixed- wireless internet service provider, Open Broadband. The board receives many complaints from residents about slow internet service in the county. The county currently uses a DSL internet provider. “DSL uses traditional phone lines to connect consumers…
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Athens-Clarke County
Southern Food vs. Soul Food: What’s the Difference?
By Mary Grace Heath When it comes to soul food, people rave about the flavor that the food has and its “at home” feel. Though this feeling is nostalgic for some, others do not know what it is at all. According to The Spruce, an online editorial, the term “soul food” comes…
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Madison County
UGA Gymnast to Miss Freshman Season
University of Georgia freshman gymnast and Oconee County High School alum Madison McPherson will have to sit out the 2018 season after recently having shoulder surgery.