safety
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In-Depth
Cyber Monday: Watch Out for Deals, Danger
By Jordynn Abernathy Senator David Perdue warns consumers to tread carefully with their credit card information. Senator Perdue revealed what consumers don’t know about holiday deals in a recent column. Senator Perdue is concerned about consumer data being collected by the CFPB (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau), an agency that collects,…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens Crosswalks Improved for Pedestrian Safety
By Jordynn Abernathy Athens-Clarke County commission has allocated $260,000 for pedestrian and bicycle improvements. There with be $203,000 designated for the construction of the budget has been designated for the construction of new crosswalk projects. The goal is to make all the crosswalks consistent with one another by having the…
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Athens-Clarke County
Armed Robbery Reported at Dement Street
ATHENS — A press release came out this morning from the Athens-Clarke County Police Department on the latest armed robbery.
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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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Athens-Clarke County
Bike Lights Added for Safety
Athens, GA- Bike lights could save your life this winter! Local groups are teaming up to add a light to bikes this season. The three groups teaming up are Bike Athens, Complete the Street: Prince Avenue, and the Downtown Athens Business Association. Their goal is to bring awareness to bike safety. It…
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Athens-Clarke County
Night Club Safety in Athens After Brazil Fire
Athens, GA – Night Clubs and bars in Athens are taking precautionary measures to ensure the safety of guests in the event of a fire like the one that occurred in Brazil this past weekend. The Georgia Theatre reopened in 2011 after having to be rebuilt from the ground up.…
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Police Training on Safety Issues
The people who keep you safe are learning to be safer themselves! Reporter Shannon Wiggins learned how cops are taught to be safe as well.
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Vandiver Hall Rape Startles UGA Students
A reported rape near Vandiver Hall on UGA’s campus has left students questioning their safety. Reporter Naomi Keitt spoke with UGA Police Chief Jimmy Williamson to see what measures students can take to remain safe.