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2018 Election
Political Climate Between Oconee, Clarke Counties Often Differs
Situated right next to each other, Clarke County and Oconee County are polar opposites when it comes to voting. Typically, Oconee votes Republican, while Clarke votes Democrat. Athens Mayor Nancy Denson compares Clarke County to a breakfast treat. “Athens is like the blue donut, or the blue donut hole surrounded…
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Athens-Clarke County
UGA President Weighs in on Halting Bars, Apartments Downtown
The Athens-Clarke County moratorium that was put in effect earlier this month is still drawing criticism from both sides — most recently by President of the University of Georgia Jere Morehead. Morehead spoke out about the legislation at a press conference last Wednesday saying that the city would benefit from…
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Athens-Clarke County
Solarize Athens To Donate Solar Energy System to Nuci’s Space
ATHENS, Ga.-Nuci’s Space is set to start helping the Athens community in yet another way. The nonprofit resource center that works to prevent suicide by offering treatment to musicians suffering from depression will now be able to help the Athens environment. And it’s thanks to Solarize Athens, a program working to provide…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens Commissioners Postpone Adoption of Budget Goals
By Richard Banton Athens commissioners will hammer out the upcoming fiscal year’s goals and objectives in late January. The move comes after a heated meeting last night that saw the commission split on whether to postpone the adoption. The budget’s goals and objectives guide the year’s operating budget, determining where…