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Registered Sex Offenders: 198 living in Barrow County as of week ending Oct. 12

By Athens Reporter | Oct 19, 2024

Barrow County is home to 198 sex offenders registered as of the week ending Oct. 12, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

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Athens Reporter area weekly mass times

By Athens Reporter | Oct 19, 2024

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

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3 gas stations in cities throughout Barrow County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Oct. 12

By Athens Reporter | Oct 18, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Barrow County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Elbert County in week ending Oct. 12?

By Athens Reporter | Oct 18, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Elbert County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Clarke County in week ending Oct. 12

By Athens Reporter | Oct 18, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Clarke County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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There were 764 fourth grade students in Madison County schools in 2022-23 school year

By Athens Reporter | Oct 18, 2024

There were 764 fourth grade students enrolled 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 Madison County in week ending Oct. 12

By Athens Reporter | Oct 18, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Registered Sex Offenders: 160 living in Clarke County as of week ending Oct. 12

By Athens Reporter | Oct 18, 2024

According to the Registry, 160 of Georgia’s sex offenders live in Clarke County as of the week ending Oct. 12, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

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3 gas stations in cities throughout Clarke County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Oct. 12

By Athens Reporter | Oct 18, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Clarke County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Rocksprings Park renamed after longtime staff member Christine W. Howard

By Athens Reporter | Oct 18, 2024

The Leisure Services Department has officially renamed Rocksprings Park and Community Center to Christine W. Howard Park and Community Center in a recent ceremony. The renaming honors Mrs. Christine W. Howard, who served the community for decades.

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Winter program registration opens soon for Athens-Clarke County residents

By Athens Reporter | Oct 18, 2024

Online registration for the Athens-Clarke County winter programs will begin on November 2 at 9 AM for residents. Non-residents can start registering online from noon on November 4. Interested participants need to create a free account at www.accgov.com/myrec before registering. Payments can be made using various cards including American Express, debit card, Discover Card, MasterCard, Visa, or gift cards.

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General election details and key dates for Athens-Clarke County voters

By Athens Reporter | Oct 18, 2024

The General Election on November 5, 2024, is approaching, and several important dates and details have been announced. Advance voting is available from October 15 to November 1 at various locations, though some early billboards incorrectly mentioned November 3 as the end date. These are being updated.

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Athens-Clarke County announces funding opportunities for community partnerships and housing counseling

By Athens Reporter | Oct 18, 2024

The Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) has announced the availability of two funding opportunities from the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County. These are the FY26 Community Partnerships Program and the FY25 Housing Counseling Programs. Applications for both programs will be open from October 23, 2024, to November 25, 2024.

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2022-23 School Year Enrollment: 1,350 fourth grade students welcomed in Oconee County schools

By Athens Reporter | Oct 18, 2024

Oconee County schools registered 151 more fourth grade students in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Georgia Department of Education.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Oglethorpe County in week ending Oct. 12?

By Athens Reporter | Oct 17, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Oglethorpe County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Barrow County in week ending Oct. 12?

By Athens Reporter | Oct 17, 2024

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Barrow County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Entertainment events this weekend in Athens Metro: Friday, Oct. 18 - Sunday, Oct. 20

By Athens Reporter | Oct 17, 2024

Don't miss out on these entertainment events happening in Athens Metro this weekend.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Clarke County in week ending Oct. 12?

By Athens Reporter | Oct 17, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Clarke County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Jackson County in week ending Oct. 12

By Athens Reporter | Oct 17, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Jackson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Athens seeks public input on North Avenue corridor improvements until November

By Athens Reporter | Oct 17, 2024

The Athens-Clarke County Transportation and Public Works Department is inviting public input on proposed improvements to the North Avenue corridor until November 1, 2024. The project aims to enhance pedestrian and operational features along a stretch of North Avenue in Athens-Clarke County, beginning just south of its intersection with Willow Street and extending north past Freeman Drive. Proposed enhancements include bicycle and pedestrian facilities over a distance of approximately 1.2 miles.