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In a bid to bolster sustainability efforts, Athens-Clarke County Solid Waste Department and the University of Georgia’s New Materials Institute have launched a compost pilot program, marking a significant stride in waste management.
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Andre Carthens is charged with murder and aggravated assault. A co-defendant, Antion Parks, entered a similar plea in March.
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Passenger air lines are again considering servicing the Athens area within the next two years, but that more parking spaces for customers would be necessary to make the expansion work.
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USG Board of Regents voted to increase tuition and fees for the 2024-2025 school year at all schoolsThe University System of Georgia’s Board of Regents voted Tuesday to increase tuition and fees at every school within the system.
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An Athens man was killed and another injured in a Wednesday night shooting near Georgia Square Mall.
NPR News
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The tech giant fired 28 employees who took part in a protest over the company's Project Nimbus contract with the Israeli government. One fired worker tells her story.
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The federal government is investing billions to bolster school safety and mental health resources to combat gun violence. But some sense a disconnect between those programs and what students need.
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Tester is the last Democrat holding statewide office as Republicans have dominated recent elections in Montana. He's carved out an identity as a moderate and he hopes that will win him another term.
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With Democratic support, the legislation overcomes a major procedural hurdle and is expected to head to a weekend vote by the full House.
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