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Latest census data shows some growth in Northeast Georgia
Fri, 18 May 2012 19:04:31 -0700
Northeast Georgia counties haven't seen big spikes or drops in population during the last year, but U.S. Census Bureau data shows that the region, like the country as a whole, is growing more diverse.
Georgia Republicans to vote on casino gambling
Sat, 19 May 2012 14:44:26 -0700
Columbus -- When Republican voters go to the polls for the July 31 primary, they'll get the opportunity to say if Georgia should allow casino gambling with profits benefiting education.
Twin sisters are Clarke Central's valedictorian, salutatorian
Wed, 16 May 2012 18:05:35 -0700
Graduation exercises for both Clarke Central and Cedar Shoals high schools are scheduled for this evening in the University of Georgia's Stegeman Coliseum, but some of those who attend Clarke Central's graduation may think they're hearing two different speeches by the same speaker.
Health inspections
Sat, 19 May 2012 12:48:32 -0700
Health inspections for May 4 to 10 in Athens-Clarke and Oconee counties. Taqueria la Parrilla (2439 Jefferson Road) 92 Pauleys (134 E. Clayton St.
More ideas for Clarke school budget
Wed, 16 May 2012 16:07:51 -0700
A few weeks ago, Banner-Herald columnist Myra Blackmon began a series of commentaries on the Clarke County School District's struggle to close a multimillion-dollar budget gap for the upcoming fiscal year.
Former UGA business manager pleads to racketeering charge
Thu, 17 May 2012 12:58:44 -0700
A former business manager who embezzled more than $200,000 from the University of Georgia pleaded guilty Thursday in Clarke County Superior Court to one count of racketeering.
Occupiers will fight back against 'urban camping' law
Thu, 17 May 2012 11:21:02 -0700
Occupy Athens may sue Athens-Clarke County over a proposed law banning camping on public property. County commissioners are considering the law partly in response to protesters sleeping outside City Hall in March.
Blackmon: Put some perspective on per-pupil spending
Sat, 12 May 2012 15:35:13 -0700
In a column in January, my colleague James Garland pointed out that on a per-pupil basis, the Clarke County School District's expenditures are higher than state averages in all the categories reported by the Georgia Department of Education (Column, Clarke schools come at high cost," Jan. 22, online at http://bit.ly/zYG7jN). He compared our numbers with those of surrounding counties to ...
Clarke County School District Calendar
Sun, 13 May 2012 16:05:36 -0700
MONDAY, MAY 14 * AP Exams - Biology, Music Theory and Physics. For more information call, (706) 543-6547, ext. 23212 or email macmillt@clarke.k12.ga.us. * Clarke Middle School year book signing day.
Georgia Olympic Notes: Clarke Central's Watson exits with first title
Sat, 12 May 2012 17:59:13 -0700
JEFFERSON - Clarke Central's Quenshaun Watson finally won a Class AAAA state track championship on Saturday, coming in first in the 100-meter dash in a time of 10.54 seconds.