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Athens-Clarke and Oconee Counties gearing up for special election

Athens-Clarke and Oconee Counties gearing up for special election

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Ossoff calls on Republicans to extend health insurance subsidies

Ossoff calls on Republicans to extend health insurance subsidies

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ACCPD investigates suspicious death of a Winterville man

ACCPD investigates suspicious death of a Winterville man

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New holiday movie filmed in Stone Mountain, Decatur and Tucker debuts

New holiday movie filmed in Stone Mountain, Decatur and Tucker debuts

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Athens short term rental issue back in the spotlight

Athens short term rental issue back in the spotlight

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CCSD wins award for leadership programs

CCSD wins award for leadership programs

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Mara Zúñiga enters mayoral race in Athens

Mara Zúñiga enters mayoral race in Athens

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New liquor regulations passed in Winterville and Oconee County

New liquor regulations passed in Winterville and Oconee County

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UGA study finds pandemic lockdowns didn’t fuel expected disease surge

UGA study finds pandemic lockdowns didn’t fuel expected disease surge

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ACC Commission spars over student housing development, sends $150k to food bank

ACC Commission spars over student housing development, sends $150k to food bank

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GA Democrats take two seats at the Public Service Commission table

GA Democrats take two seats at the Public Service Commission table

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“Heightened amount of anxiety:” food bank leader says benefit pause has already affected Northeast Georgians

“Heightened amount of anxiety:” food bank leader says benefit pause has already affected Northeast Georgians

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Election Day is today – last chance to vote for Georgia’s Public Service Commission

Election Day is today – last chance to vote for Georgia’s Public Service Commission

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As SNAP remains limited, ACC Commission may approve aid to major food bank

As SNAP remains limited, ACC Commission may approve aid to major food bank

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Voting for Public Service Commission ends tomorrow

Voting for Public Service Commission ends tomorrow

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Some Georgia college application fees waived through November

Some Georgia college application fees waived through November

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Victim of pedestrian crash on Athens highway identified

Victim of pedestrian crash on Athens highway identified

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Assailant wearing Nazi uniform granted bond, raises funds online

Assailant wearing Nazi uniform granted bond, raises funds online

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Local podcast organizes mayoral debate

Local podcast organizes mayoral debate

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Athens attorney Ed Tolley announces candidacy for ACC District 7 Commission

Athens attorney Ed Tolley announces candidacy for ACC District 7 Commission

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French delegation visits UGA to discuss future partnerships

French delegation visits UGA to discuss future partnerships

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Oconee County Parks and Recreation Department earned multiple awards

Oconee County Parks and Recreation Department earned multiple awards

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How a local foundation recognizes the excellence of CCSD teachers

How a local foundation recognizes the excellence of CCSD teachers

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Registration for Kate’s Club 2025 Memory Walk is open

Registration for Kate’s Club 2025 Memory Walk is open

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ACCPD seeking help to identify victim in fatal crash

ACCPD seeking help to identify victim in fatal crash

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UGA alum running for state house in special election

UGA alum running for state house in special election

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Applications open for the 2026 Athens MLK Jr. Day of Service Project

Applications open for the 2026 Athens MLK Jr. Day of Service Project

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ACC Gov committee meets to increase safety on sidewalks, reduce visibility of homelessness

ACC Gov committee meets to increase safety on sidewalks, reduce visibility of homelessness

State Representative Marcus Weidower to step down

State Representative Marcus Weidower to step down

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UGA to kick off Spotlight on the Arts celebration with poetry festival

UGA to kick off Spotlight on the Arts celebration with poetry festival

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