Athens News

So many projects, so little sales tax funds

Athens Banner-Herald - Fri Nov 20

The Athens-Clarke Commission is having a tough time deciding how to spend dwindling sales tax revenue for projects like a youth center, a diversion center for nonviolent criminals and a pedestrian plaza near City Hall.

Colors smear Tanyard Creek

Athens Banner-Herald - Fri Nov 20

Above, Tanyard Creek appears to run red and pink near the University of Georgia's Sanford Stadium on Thursday.

School hosts Eve Carson memorial

Athens Banner-Herald - Fri Nov 20

In photos at lower left, Jennifer Lee, left, and Heidi Palad tie balloons to a bench Thursday during a memorial for Eve Carson at Clarke Central High School in Athens.

Visitor says he was held, beaten at UGA frat house

Athens Banner-Herald - Wed Nov 18

University of Georgia police are investigating a visiting student's claim that he was held captive and beaten in the basement of a fraternity house.

Brooklyn Drummer Jerry Fuchs Dies After Fall Down Elevator Shaft

Modern Drummer - Wed Nov 18

Gerhardt "Jerry Fuchs," a prolific drummer for bands including !!!, the Juan MacLean, and Maserati, died on Sunday, November 8, at age thirty-four after falling down an elevator shaft in a loft in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

Save Money when You Shop in Athens, Georgia

Associated Content - Wed Nov 18

Athens, Georgia, has a unique culture and is made up of many kinds of people. One of the values that Athens holds is re-use of goods and items.

UGA police investigate beating claim

Athens Banner-Herald - Tue Nov 17

University of Georgia police are looking into a visiting student's claim he was held captive at a fraternity house after getting into a fight in an Athens bar.

23 underage drinking busts

Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Tue Nov 17

Athens-Clarke County police say they made 23 underage drinking arrests during and after the Georgia-Auburn football game.

Nu i's Space earns tax exemption

Athens Banner-Herald - Tue Nov 17

I'm shocked that Nuçi's Space, an Athens-based nonprofit that provides mental health services and other services to musicians, still is fighting for a property tax exemption .

Athens-Clarke police make 23 arrests after game

Athens Banner-Herald - Mon Nov 16

Athens-Clarke police say they made 23 underage drinking arrests during and after the Georgia-Auburn football game.