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Governor’s office research shows chronic student absenteeism persists since pandemic

Governor’s office research shows chronic student absenteeism persists since pandemic

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Georgia's Senators seek answers over deaths in ICE custody

Georgia's Senators seek answers over deaths in ICE custody

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100+ Women Who Care Athens Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary

100+ Women Who Care Athens Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary

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Clarke County Board of Education adds another candidate for Mayor

Clarke County Board of Education adds another candidate for Mayor

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PHOTO GALLERY: OFFSCREEN - A WUGA listening event

PHOTO GALLERY: OFFSCREEN - A WUGA listening event

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Oconee River Land Trust launches conservation of Middle Oconee River

Oconee River Land Trust launches conservation of Middle Oconee River

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Remembering an Athenian who changed how humans manage wildlife

Remembering an Athenian who changed how humans manage wildlife

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Athens faith groups to organize anti-deportation march Sunday

Athens faith groups to organize anti-deportation march Sunday

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Researchers from UGA discover how parents can impact adolescents' social anxiety

Researchers from UGA discover how parents can impact adolescents' social anxiety

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Boil water advisory in effect for Oconee County

Boil water advisory in effect for Oconee County

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New studies show increased health risk for e-cigarettes and cigarettes users

New studies show increased health risk for e-cigarettes and cigarettes users

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New study highlights gaps in preparedness for farmers after Hurricane Helene

New study highlights gaps in preparedness for farmers after Hurricane Helene

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Clarke County School District offers free child health screenings

Clarke County School District offers free child health screenings

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Georgia Supreme Court declines to hear Fani Willis’ appeal of her removal from Trump election case

Georgia Supreme Court declines to hear Fani Willis’ appeal of her removal from Trump election case

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Commissioner Ovita Thornton discusses platform for District 9 race

Commissioner Ovita Thornton discusses platform for District 9 race

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Athens nonprofit sees record level of need, expands high-interest loan and pawn refinancing

Athens nonprofit sees record level of need, expands high-interest loan and pawn refinancing

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Local end-of-life doula hosts community discussions about death

Local end-of-life doula hosts community discussions about death

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Neighbors petition to keep post office in Five Points

Neighbors petition to keep post office in Five Points

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Athens-Clarke County Board of Education Disagrees on “Aspirational” Policy

Athens-Clarke County Board of Education Disagrees on “Aspirational” Policy

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Jon Ossoff introduces the American Energy Security Act

Jon Ossoff introduces the American Energy Security Act

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UGA hosted their second annual 9/11 memorial stair climb

UGA hosted their second annual 9/11 memorial stair climb

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Barrow County Sheriff's Office investigating paraglider crash

Barrow County Sheriff's Office investigating paraglider crash

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Through free language classes, resident hopes to change perception of home country

Through free language classes, resident hopes to change perception of home country

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Oconee County Board of Education discuss Senate Bill 63 and new courses

Oconee County Board of Education discuss Senate Bill 63 and new courses

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The Ark assisting families burdened by predatory loans and pawns

The Ark assisting families burdened by predatory loans and pawns

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Georgia among states taking the longest to pay off credit card debt

Georgia among states taking the longest to pay off credit card debt

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Planning Commission recommends denial for greenbelt rezone

Planning Commission recommends denial for greenbelt rezone

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Judge rejects challenge to Georgia election law provisions on absentee ballots

Judge rejects challenge to Georgia election law provisions on absentee ballots

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ACC Fire Dept. investing fire at West Broad Street School

ACC Fire Dept. investing fire at West Broad Street School

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UGA offering free flu vaccinations through October

UGA offering free flu vaccinations through October

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