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News Articles: Athens-Clarke County

300 people filled an auditorium and two overflow rooms at the Athens Clarke County Library for a town hall meeting on March 18, 2025.

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In Athens, concerned constituents hold a town hall without their congressman

More than 300 constituents represented by U.S. Rep. Mike Collins met at the Athens Clarke County Library for a town hall — without the lawmaker in attendance. 

March 19, 2025
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  • Chase McGee
A supporter holds a sign with a photo of Laken Riley before Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally, Saturday, March 9, 2024, in Rome Ga.

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A man charged in the killing of a Georgia nursing student faces hearing as trial looms

The man accused of killing a nursing student whose body was found on the University of Georgia campus is facing a court hearing as his trial looms next month. Jose Ibarra is due in court Friday to hear motions in his case.

October 11, 2024
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  • Associated Press
The University of Georgia arch is shown with the sun from behind.

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Five months since Laken Riley's murder, what has UGA done to improve campus safety?

UGA has announced $7 million in campus safety improvements. But is it enough to allay fears since a shocking on-campus killing?

August 12, 2024
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  • Orlando Montoya
Georgia linebacker Smael Mondon Jr. (2) runs off the field before Georgia's spring NCAA college football game, Saturday, April 16, 2022, in Athens, Ga. Georgia starting linebacker Smael Mondon was arrested by Athens-Clarke County police on Wednesday night, July 10, 2024, on charges of speeding and reckless driving, according to jail records.

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Georgia has 2 more players, including LB Smael Mondon, arrested for reckless driving

Georgia starting linebacker Smael Mondon was arrested by Athens-Clarke County police on Wednesday night on charges of speeding and reckless driving, according to jail records. Earlier this week, freshman offensive lineman Bo Hughley was arrested by University of Georgia police on similar charges as the team's difficulty with driving offenses continues more than a year after a player and staffer died in a crash while racing.

July 11, 2024
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  • Associated Press
(Left to right): Mike Mills, Michael Stipe, Bill Berry and Peter Buck, of R.E.M., perform onstage during the 2024 Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala at New York Marriott Marquis Hotel on June 13, 2024 in New York City.

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WATCH: R.E.M. performs at Songwriters Hall of Fame ceremony; Mike Mills tells GPB about the honor

The band broke up in 2011 and all four original members haven't played together since 2007. That changed Thursday night in New York City, where Bill Berry, Peter Buck, Mike Mills and Michael Stipe took the stage during their induction ceremony. Mills spoke with GPB ahead of the gathering to talk about what the band's songs mean to its legacy.

June 14, 2024
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  • Kristi York Wooten and
  • Pamela Kirkland
Solid Waste employee Freddie Hardy

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Composting Pilot Deemed a Success and Could Expand Citywide

A recent composting pilot program was successful, Athens-Clarke County and UGA officials told county commissioners last week, and they want to continue it community-wide next year.

May 22, 2024
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  • Blake Aued
 The Georgia Supreme Court heard arguments on May 14 on an appeal from Athens-Clarke District Attorney Deborah Gonzalez, who argues district attorneys are exempt from the Open Records Act. (Courtesy State of Georgia)

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Georgia Supreme Court justices appear skeptical of Athens DA’s claim of open records exemption

Georgia’s Supreme Court will rule in the coming months on a claim Athens-Clarke District Attorney Deborah Gonzalez is arguing that top prosecutors are exempt from the state’s open records laws.

May 16, 2024
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  • Stanley Dunlap
Florida running back Trevor Etienne, right, tries to get past McNeese State defensive back Jadden Matthews (9) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in Gainesville, Fla. Georgia running back Trevor Etienne was arrested early Sunday, March 24, 2024, on drunken driving, reckless driving and other charges, jail records show.

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Georgia running back Trevor Etienne arrested on DUI and reckless driving charges

Jail records show Georgia running back Trevor Etienne was arrested over the weekend on drunken driving, reckless driving and other charges. 

March 25, 2024
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  • Associated Press
Cart with "HELP" sign.

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Efforts to help Georgia’s homeless population advanced by local governments, volunteers

Thousands gather each year in Georgia and nationwide during the last 10 days of January to conduct the annual homelessness census that guides legislative, funding and support efforts. The Point-in-Time headcount is the most comprehensive census for sheltered and unsheltered individuals.

March 18, 2024
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  • Adalei Stevens
Athens residents protested in 2021 when some came to believe that the 120-year-old magnolias outside The Varsity would be removed. Credit: Blake Aued

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Plans for grocery store, apartments filed for former Varsity property in Athens

It's been more than five years after the family that owns The Varsity announced it would sell the property for redevelopment, and almost three years after the landmark restaurant closed.

March 07, 2024
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  • Blake Aued
Diego Ibarra's preliminary hearing on felony charges stemming from what law enforcement officers say was a fake green card will take place at the Bootle Federal Courthouse in Macon Thursday.

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Brother of accused Athens killer has his own first day in court

Diego Ibarra was stopped by the police because he looked like the suspect in the slaying of a young nursing student. He's not charged with that crime but instead is accused of having a fake green card, also a felony.

March 04, 2024
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  • Grant Blankenship
Protesters hold up signs at a press conference by Athens-Clarke County Mayor Kelly Girtz on Feb. 28, 2024.

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ACC Mayor announces new public safety funding; denies Athens is a 'sanctuary city'

Athens-Clarke County Mayor Kelly Girtz announced that he would be pushing county commissioners for additional funding for public safety in the wake of the murder of Laken Riley on the University of Georgia campus last week.

February 28, 2024
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  • WUGA
Micky Dolenz and Michael Stipe joke inside inside Wuxtry Records on Nov. 3, 2023. Dolenz was in town to promote is new EP, Micky Dolenz Sings R.E.M.

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Micky Dolenz reflects on 'wonderful' Georgia visit and storied career in music, television and film

Earlier this month, The Monkees' Micky Dolenz visited Athens, Ga., where members of R.E.M., mayor Kelly Girtz and the town itself gave him an enthusiastic reception. Hundreds of fans gathered outside historic Wuxtry Records on Nov. 3, 2023 for selfies and signed copies of Dolenz Sings R.E.M.. Now back in Los Angeles, Dolenz is reflecting on how this 'Georgia moment' fits into his storied career as a Monkee, musician, director and producer.

November 22, 2023
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  • Kristi York Wooten
Kalki Yalamanchili is shown speaking at a podium.

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Athens District Attorney Deborah Gonzalez gets an election challenger

A former prosecutor has announced an election challenge to District Attorney Deborah Gonzalez, who serves Athens-Clarke and Oconee counties and has come under fire on several fronts.

October 23, 2023
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  • Orlando Montoya
Georgia's Adam Anderson plays against Vanderbilt during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. Former Georgia football player Adam Anderson is still hoping to have an opportunity for an NFL career after he was sentenced to one year in jail for the sexual assaults of two women in 2020 and 2021. An Athens-Clarke County Superior Court judge on Monday, July 24, 2023, sentenced Anderson to two one-year terms to be served concurrently.

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Former Georgia OLB Anderson given 1-year sentence for sexual assaults of 2 women

Former Georgia outside linebacker Adam Anderson is still hoping to have an opportunity for an NFL career after he was sentenced to one year in jail for the sexual assaults of two women in 2020 and 2021.

July 26, 2023
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