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Jackson County
Rules of the Road: Golf Carts Cause Controversy in Jackson County
Pendergrass resident Cody Sorrow was giving a friend a ride home when young people on a golf cart cut him off and nearly caused an accident. “Out of nowhere, a golf cart full of presumably 12-year-olds darted out in front of me. They swerve all over the road and are…
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Athens-Clarke County
Five Points Residents Reflect on Neighborhood’s Evolution, Future Direction
Over the summer, Five Points gained two local historic districts, bringing the grand total to 15 in Athens. These designations – Castalia Avenue and Milledge Circle – were made in response to fears of Five Points losing its character due to a recent surge of demolitions and infill housing in…
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Athens-Clarke County
UPDATE: Athens Anti-Discrimination Ordinance
The Athens-Clarke County Commission will vote on an anti-discrimination ordinance tonight at 7PM. The ordinance requires bars to place a dress code outside of their doors. The bars will also have to let potential customers know whether the establishment has been leased to a private party. Mayor Nancy Denson says…
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Athens-Clarke County
ALT Community Gardens Push for Ordinance Change
Athens, GA — With temperatures finally on the rise, now seems as good a time as any to get outside and start working in your garden. You can eat or give away the crops you grow, but don’t try selling them because its against city ordinance — at least for now.…