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News from May 2024

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Computation and canvassing of May 2024 election votes begins soon

By Athens Reporter | May 12, 2024

In accordance with the Official Code of Georgia Annotated (O.C.G.A.) § 21-2-492, it has been announced that the computation and canvassing of votes cast in the General Primary & Nonpartisan Election on May 21, 2024, will commence at the Athens-Clarke County Elections Department. The department is located at 155 E Washington Street in Athens-Clarke County and the process will begin on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at 10:00 AM.

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160 registered sex offenders live in Clarke County as of April

By Athens Reporter | May 11, 2024

Clarke County is home to 160 registered sex offenders as of April, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

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Athens Reporter area weekly mass times

By Athens Reporter | May 11, 2024

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

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April 20: 54 registered sex offenders living in Oglethorpe County

By Athens Reporter | May 11, 2024

Oglethorpe County is home to 54 sex offenders registered as of the week ending April 20, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

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April 20: 19 registered sex offenders living in Oconee County

By Athens Reporter | May 10, 2024

The Georgia Sex Offender Registry shows 19 registered sex offenders were living in Oconee County as of the week ending April 20.

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180 registered sex offenders live in Barrow County as of April

By Athens Reporter | May 10, 2024

There are 180 registered sex offenders living in Barrow County as of April, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Elbert County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending May 4

By Athens Reporter | May 10, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Elbert County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 4, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Athens-Clarke County announces early tabulation schedule for May elections

By Athens Reporter | May 10, 2024

In accordance with O.C.G.A. § 21-2-386(a)(2)(A), which pertains to the safekeeping, certification, and validation of absentee ballots; rejection of ballot; delivery of ballots to location designated by superintendent; duties of superintendent and managers; precinct returns; report of returns of verified and accepted absentee ballots cast as soon as possible following closing of polls; notification of challenged elector; unlawful disclosure of tabulation results, this notice is issued to inform the Athens-Clarke County community that the Athens-Clarke County Board of Elections...

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Bear Hollow Zoo announces temporary closure for tree removal

By Athens Reporter | May 10, 2024

Bear Hollow Zoo has announced a temporary closure from Tuesday, May 28 through Thursday, May 30. The closure is necessary for the removal of six trees within the zoo's premises. Following the completion of this task, the zoo will reopen on Friday, May 31 at 8:00 a.m. It's important to note that Memorial Park will remain open during this period.

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Sandy Creek Nature Center announces temporary closure for renovations

By Athens Reporter | May 10, 2024

The Sandy Creek Nature Center, situated at 205 Old Commerce Rd, has announced a temporary closure of its Exhibit Hall due to scheduled building renovations. The closure will commence on Thursday, May 16 and continue until Tuesday, May 21. The Nature Center is set to reopen on Wednesday, May 22 at 8:30 a.m.

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April 20: 84 registered sex offenders living in Madison County

By Athens Reporter | May 9, 2024

There were 84 registered sex offenders living in Madison County as of the week ending April 20, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

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Jackson County is home to 172 registered sex offenders as of week ending April 20

By Athens Reporter | May 8, 2024

172 of Georgia’s sex offenders live in Jackson County as of the week ending April 20, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

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Former Winder-Barrow High School standout Kendal Miller’s collegiate team to play for NCAA D2 Softball Championship starting Thursday, May 9

By Athens Reporter | May 8, 2024

First game takes place on Thursday, May 9.

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Former Elbert County High School standout Makenley Rorick’s collegiate team to play for NCAA D2 Softball Championship starting Thursday, May 9

By Athens Reporter | May 8, 2024

They open the tournament against Lenoir-Rhyne Bears.

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Madyson Coe, former Apalachee High School softball player will compete with her collegiate team for the NCAA D2 Softball Championship

By Athens Reporter | May 8, 2024

They open the tournament against Nova Southeastern Sharks.

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Former Commerce High School standout Carson Hobbs’ collegiate team to play for NCAA D2 Softball Championship starting Thursday, May 9

By Athens Reporter | May 8, 2024

Her team enters the tournament as a number eight seed.

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Paige Vickery, former Commerce High School softball player will compete with her collegiate team for the NCAA D2 Softball Championship

By Athens Reporter | May 8, 2024

First game takes place on Thursday, May 9.

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Caroline Branch, former North Oconee High School softball player will compete with her collegiate team for the NCAA D2 Softball Championship

By Athens Reporter | May 8, 2024

Her team enters the tournament as a number two seed.

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Elbert County is home to 74 registered sex offenders as of week ending April 20

By Athens Reporter | May 7, 2024

Elbert County is home to 74 sex offenders registered as of the week ending April 20, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Jackson County in week ending May 4?

By Athens Reporter | May 7, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Jackson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 4, according to GasBuddy.com.