Sarah Hammond
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Athens-Clarke County
College Avenue Parking Deck Will Reopen After Fire
The charred remains of an SUV were towed out of the College Avenue parking deck Wednesday morning, but drivers will be allowed to park in the structure again soon. The fire started after a pregnant woman drove her vehicle into a wall on the fourth floor Tuesday afternoon. Athens-Clarke County…
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In-Depth
Proposed Georgia Bill May Save Animals’ Lives in the Heat
A bill introduced in the Georgia Legislature last month would limit liability for people who take action to rescue animals trapped in hot cars. Senate Bill 32 would protect individuals from financial liability if they shatter a car window to help a pet suffering in the heat. Currently in the…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens-Ben Epps Airport Reopens Main Runway, Looks to Add Passenger Flights
For the last five months, the Athens-Ben Epps Airport has diverted charter and corporate flights to a secondary runway due to construction. The main runway, which has been closed since July, will reopen in the next few days after a major $11 million renovation. Airport Director Mike Mathews said no improvements have…