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Updated: Fundraisers Scheduled for Athens Public School Teacher
Athens Patch
Apr 27Jan Tibbett, who taught third grade at Barrow for many years until transferring to Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary, was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia in August of 2011. She was immediately admitted in Athens Regional to begin chemotherapy, accordi... »
Man Gets in Argument, Starts Shooting
Athens Patch
Apr 27A 53-year-old man was arrested at a traffic stop after leaving a party where he'd fired a gun several times during an argument, the Athens Banner-Herald reports. Darren Devalle Townsend faces charges including aggravated assault, terroristic threats an... »
Sweeten Up Your Saturday with Cane Syrup and Wildflower Honey From the Oconee Farmers Market
Oconee Patch
Apr 27The Oconee Farmers Market is open every Saturday through the fall from 8 a.m. until around 1 p.m. at its new location in front of the Oconee County Courthouse. These items are just some among many that will be available this week: Cakes Pies Breads Swe... »
Athens Police Make Drug Arrests
Athens Patch
Apr 27Athens-Clarke County Police arrested two men on drug charges April 26. In one arrest, members of the Drug Task Force executed a search warrant at 150 Anderson St. and found crack cocaine, a cell phone, cash, packaging material, and Alprazolam. Robert O... »
Group of Latino Students Inspire Second Film Project
Athens Patch
Apr 27In January, Athens Patch featured a story on two doctoral students who created a short film on the welfare of Latinos. Now, Tobie Bass, a language and literacy education student, has created another digital story that highlights the experiences of Lati... »
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Athens, GA Weather for Saturday, April 28, 2012
Athens Georgia Weather
Apr 27Morning clouds becoming partly cloudyHigh: 86°FLow: 63°FFirst, let's look at our weather and then we'll talk about the one year anniversary of April 27, 2011. Twilight is here, and I know many Athenians would prefer a dry evening outside....The Storm ... »
5 Schools, 9 Days, 25,000 Books
Books for Keeps
Apr 27FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Contact:Melaney Smith, Books for Keeps, Inc.(404) 808-8625givethembooks@gmail.comBooks for Keeps Fulfills Clinton Global Initiative Commitment to Provide Books to Athens ChildrenAthens, Ga. – April 27, 2012 – Over the next two wee... »
Girls soccer: First-round pairings for state tournament
Prep Zone
Apr 27Here are the first-round pairings for the girls state soccer tournaments. Games are scheduled for Wednesday (AAAAA and AAAA) and Friday (AAA, AA and A), but check with the schools for the specific game date and time. Class AAAAA North Cobb at Savannah ... »
Athens, GA Weather for Friday, April 27, 2012
Athens Georgia Weather
Apr 2640% chance of thunderstormsHigh: 84°FLow: 60°FA cold front is sitting to our north across Kentucky and is creating strong to severe storms across Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Right now, an area of high pressure is keeping m... »
Dreams So Real Returns
Athens Music Junkie (In Training)
Apr 26I have a soft spot for Dreams So Real. Not only do I really dig the music, but the band was my first really big main feature story for Flagpole. I may or may not have geeked out and gotten them to sign that column. Anywho, the guys are back again and a... »


