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Friday, December 27, 2024

News from August 2022

SPLOST 2020 Broadband Connectivity Project Survey & Speed Test Open for Residents through Sept. 30

By Press release submission | Aug 19, 2022

The Athens-Clarke County Unified Government (ACCGov) is working with an engineering consultant to research and assess internet service throughout the community.

PACS Celebrates New Middle School Building

By Press release submission | Aug 19, 2022

During this year’s open house event, Prince Avenue Christian School parents, students, faculty, and staff gathered for a special prayer of dedication and thanksgiving to God for the blessing of the new middle school building.

Oconee County Senior Center to Host Ribbon-Cutting for Expansion September 7

By Press release submission | Aug 19, 2022

Addition includes health & wellness center, additional program space

Up next in our weekly Q&A series, we have Instructor Nathan Loyd!

By Press release submission | Aug 18, 2022

Up next in our weekly Q&A series, we have Instructor Nathan Loyd!

BankSouth Mortgage’s Kim Nelson Named as one of HousingWire Magazine’s 2022 Women of Influence

By Press release submission | Aug 17, 2022

BankSouth Mortgage, which operates 13 offices across the Southeast including in Athens, announces their CEO Kim Nelson has been named one of HousingWire Magazine’s 2022 Women of Influence.

Third Thursday Returns to The Classic Center

By Press release submission | Aug 16, 2022

Third Thursday is a collective effort of local organizations around Athens to make art accessible to the public while highlighting and encouraging local talent.

ACCGov Receives $25 Million RAISE Grant for North Avenue Corridor Improvements

By Press release submission | Aug 16, 2022

The United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) announced on August 11, 2022 that Athens-Clarke County has received a nearly $25 million grant to improve the safety and connectivity of the North Avenue corridor for the Reimagine North Avenue project.

Oconee County Government to Hold Town Hall August 23 at Civic Center

By Press release submission | Aug 15, 2022

Oconee County Government will host a Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at 6 p.m. at the Oconee County Civic Center.

Scholarship applications are still open for the Fall 2022 semester!

By Press release submission | Aug 15, 2022

Scholarship applications are still open for the Fall 2022 semester!

Labor Day Holiday Hours

By Press release submission | Aug 15, 2022

Labor Day Holiday Hours

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Athens Reporter area weekly mass times

By Athens Reporter | Aug 13, 2022

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

Residents of Barrow County look to NGMC Barrow for Expanded Surgical Expertise

By Press release submission | Aug 12, 2022

When Pamela Boundy broke her shoulder, she took the 10-mile trip to Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Barrow. Pamela, like many others in and around Winder, knew she could trust NGMC Barrow for emergency care.

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Lexie Gillespie ranks 19,482nd in Girls’ 18 singles bracket in week ending July 8

By Athens Reporter | Aug 11, 2022

Hull tennis player Lexie Gillespie won 36 points playing singles tournaments in the junior Girls’ 18 category of the United States Tennis Association by the week ending July 8.

Madison County School System Announces Top 10 Ranking For 2nd Consecutive Year

By Press release submission | Aug 11, 2022

The NICHE 2022 Top School Districts of Georgia announced that out of 181 school districts, Madison County reached the top 10 list.

Kell Art Department Partners with Atlanta Sports Hall of Fame

By Press release submission | Aug 11, 2022

Since 2014, the year Corky Kell was inducted into the Atlanta Sports Hall of Fame, Kell High School art students have been creating custom art pieces for each new inductee. The partnership began under Laura LaQuaglia's leadership, but was taken over in 2017 by current Kell art director, Julie Denison.

Brenau, Mexican Consulate renew grant agreement

By Press release submission | Aug 11, 2022

Brenau University has received a grant renewal from the government of Mexico that allows first-generation Mexican-American students to pursue higher education at the university. Brenau hosted Consulate General Francisco Javier Díaz de León and Gabriela Cobos Uribe from the Mexican Consulate for a signing ceremony formalizing the grant Friday, Aug. 5, on the historic Gainesville campus.

Get Ready for Back-to-School Season with PestWorldForKids.org

By Press release submission | Aug 10, 2022

This time of year it seems like everywhere you turn, there is a back-to-school ad. Gearing up to send your kids back into a learning environment can be stressful as you try to set a new routine and remember to buy all of the school supplies they need.

Auburn's Hometown Festival - Celebrating 130 years of our great city!

By Press release submission | Aug 10, 2022

Auburn's Hometown Festival - Celebrating 130 years of our great city!

August 2 BOC Meeting Highlights

By Press release submission | Aug 9, 2022

The Oconee County Board of Commissioners held its regular meeting on Tuesday, August 2, 2022.

City of Winder seeks resolution to Local Sales Tax distribution and Service Delivery Strategies with Barrow County

By Press release submission | Aug 9, 2022

At Tuesday night’s meeting of the Winder City Council, a resolution passed that will allow the City to propose a new agreement for Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) distribution, end litigation over Service Delivery Strategy disputes with Barrow County, and call for a Transportation Special Option Local Sales Tax (T-SPLOST) referendum be added to the November ballot.