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55 registered sex offenders live in Oglethorpe County as of week ending April 13

By Athens Reporter | May 4, 2024

55 of Georgia’s sex offenders live in Oglethorpe County as of the week ending April 13, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

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Athens Reporter area weekly mass times

By Athens Reporter | May 4, 2024

The following parishes in the Athens Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Jackson County in week ending Apr. 27?

By Athens Reporter | May 3, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Jackson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

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How many people were old enough to vote in Oconee County during 2021?

By Athens Reporter | May 3, 2024

Of the 41,006 citizens living in Oconee County in 2021, 73.4% were old enough to vote, equating to 30,081 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

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19 registered sex offenders live in Oconee County as of week ending April 13

By Athens Reporter | May 3, 2024

Oconee County is home to 19 sex offenders registered as of the week ending April 13, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

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17 coaches at institution in Clarke County earned $963,314 on average in 2022

By Athens Reporter | May 2, 2024

The average coaching salary at University of Georgia, the only institution paying coaches during 2022 in Clarke County, was $963,314, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

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Superior Court Judges Announce Judge Lisa Lott as New Chief Judge

By Athens Reporter | May 2, 2024

Judge Eric W. Norris, the former Chief Judge of the Western Judicial Circuit, expressed his pride in the appointment of Judge Lisa Lott as the new Chief Judge, stating, "We are proud to have Judge Lott serve as our next Chief Judge and first female Chief Judge."In response to her appointment, Judge Lisa Lott expressed her gratitude and commitment to the community, saying, "I am honored by the trust and support of my fellow judges. I remain committed to ensuring an effective independent and accessible justice system for our community."Judge Lott also took the opportunity...

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85 registered sex offenders live in Madison County as of week ending April 13

By Athens Reporter | May 2, 2024

The Georgia Sex Offender Registry shows 85 registered sex offenders were living in Madison County as of the week ending April 13.

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177 registered sex offenders live in Jackson County as of week ending April 13

By Athens Reporter | May 1, 2024

There were 177 registered sex offenders living in Jackson County as of the week ending April 13, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

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Oglethorpe County: White students were most represented ethnicity in 2022-23 school year

By Athens Reporter | May 1, 2024

In Oglethorpe County schools, white was the most common ethnicity in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Georgia Department of Education.

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FY25 Mayor's Recommended Budget Submitted to Commission for Review

By Athens Reporter | May 1, 2024

The Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Mayor’s Recommended Budget for the Athens-Clarke County Unified Government (ACCGov) has been submitted to the Commission for review. The budget, totaling $193.6 million for FY25, is balanced and represents a 3.7% increase from the FY24 level.According to the Mayor’s Recommended Budget, the proposed millage rate for property tax year 2024 will remain at 12.45, with each mill producing $1 of taxes for every $1,000 of assessed property value. Specific details of the budget, including a budget summary, can be accessed at www.accgov.com/budget.The...

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1 gas station in cities throughout Jackson County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Apr. 27

By Athens Reporter | Apr 30, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Jackson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Elbert County schools' student body comprised mostly of white students in 2022-23 school year

By Athens Reporter | Apr 30, 2024

In Elbert County schools, white was the most common ethnicity in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Georgia Department of Education.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Elbert County in week ending Apr. 27?

By Athens Reporter | Apr 30, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Elbert County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Registry shows 77 sex offenders living in Elbert County as of week ending April 13

By Athens Reporter | Apr 30, 2024

77 of Georgia’s sex offenders live in Elbert County as of the week ending April 13, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

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Josh Hawkins Appointed Capital Projects Administrator

By Athens Reporter | Apr 30, 2024

Josh Hawkins has been appointed as the new Capital Projects Administrator by Athens-Clarke County Unified Government (ACCGov) Manager Blaine Williams. Hawkins, who will take on the role starting May 26, brings a wealth of experience from his previous roles in Oglethorpe County, Georgia. Williams expressed his enthusiasm for Hawkins' appointment, stating, "I’m excited to welcome Josh to the ACCGov team as our Capital Projects Administrator. His professional life experiences and local government knowledge make him well-suited for this complex responsibility of coordination of...

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In 2022-23 school year, white students had the highest representation in Madison County schools

By Athens Reporter | Apr 29, 2024

White was the most represented ethnicity in Madison County schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Georgia Department of Education.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Jackson County in week ending Apr. 27

By Athens Reporter | Apr 29, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Jackson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Rep. Marcus Wiedower Announces Extended Booking Window for Georgia Residents at State Parks

By Athens Reporter | Apr 29, 2024

State Representative Marcus Wiedower (R-Watkinsville) has revealed a new initiative that will benefit Georgia residents looking to explore the state's natural beauty. The announcement, made by Chairman Wiedower, extends the booking window for accommodations at Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites to 14 months in advance for local residents. This means that Georgians now have the opportunity to secure their bookings one month earlier than out-of-state visitors.“This initiative guarantees Georgia residents priority access to our state’s natural gems, and I’m honored to...

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Registry shows 168 sex offenders living in Clarke County as of week ending April 13

By Athens Reporter | Apr 29, 2024

Clarke County is home to 168 sex offenders registered as of the week ending April 13, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.