Roads
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Athens-Clarke County
Mayor Kelly Girtz Criticizes Loss of Federal Government Grants to Reduce Violence
Athens-Clarke County Mayor Kelly Girtz demanded that grants rescinded by the U.S. Department of Justice be restored to the state and local governing bodies. The federal grants, initially calculated as $820 million, were rescinded in April after the Trump administration sought to cut federal spending. Many of the grants were…
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Athens-Clarke County
Parking Lots, Roads Close Due to Water Project
The Facilities Management Division, FMD, has placed an advisory out for parking lot and road closures. The D.W Brooks Drive Chilled Water Piping Project will be undergoing construction that will effect parking as well as pedestrian and vehicular traffic in the Athens area. This project will improve road conditions, crosswalks,…
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Northeast Georgia News
Georgia Transportation Summit Discusses State’s Needs
It’s a big day for transportation in Georgia: the American Council of Engineering Companies of Georgia is hosting the annual Georgia Transportation Summit. At the event, top officials from the Georgia Department of Transportation and other transportation companies of Georgia will meet and talk about the latest needs and happenings…
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Athens-Clarke County
Rain in Forecast Mean Drivers Should Prepare for Rainy Road Hazards
Athens, GA. – August 17. That’s the last day the Athens area saw more than an inch of rain. Now that more precipitation is finally here, you may want to brush up on driving safety in wet conditions. The Georgia Department of Transportation says if you want to ensure your…
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Madison County
Forest Trail Gets Its First Speed Limit
DANIELSVILLE — There is a newly posted speed limit on Forest Trail in Madison County. \n
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Northeast Georgia News
Oconee Commissioners Veto Flyover Project
WATKINSVILLE — No flyover is coming near Daniells Bridge Road any time soon.
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Athens-Clarke County
Update: The Flats Evacuated Due to Pepper Spray Prank
Flats residents received an email from the apartment manager, Jennifer Reynolds. In the message, she explained that the evacuation was started due to prank.
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Northeast Georgia News
Winter Weather Update: You Could See Ice Tomorrow
ATHENS, GA - DEVELOPING: Ice is starting to form in parts of Northeast Georgia. Local police urge everyone to stay off the roads if they can.