John Kissane: Gameday control needed at UGA Nov 23, 2009
The writer of a Thursday letter to the editor, "Bulldogs could learn from Ducks," explains how the University of Georgia and Athens-Clarke County are worlds apart from the University of Oregon and its host city of Eugene when it comes to addressing the challenges of home football Saturdays ... It has become painfully obvious that UGA needs to step up and seriously address this problem and then work with Athens-Clarke County to implement some innovative approaches. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Latest sports headlines » Nov 19, 2009
-- Athens-Clarke County police say they made 23 underage drinking arrests during and after the Georgia-Auburn football game. The Athens Banner-Herald reported that most approached the officers first, had an open container or had passed out downtown. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Random Thoughts: Driving dangers Nov 1, 2009
After a truck sped by me on Epps Bridge Parkway, I saw the driver pulled over on West Broad Street by an Athens-Clarke police officer ... Thanks, Athens-Clarke police, for making our streets safer. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Blackmon: Now's time for regional planning Oct 15, 2009
Recent Banner-Herald headlines have referenced a revival of talks about an economic development alliance between Athens-Clarke and Oconee counties ... Consider, too, that while there are no hospitals in Oconee, Madison or Oglethorpe counties, there are two hospitals in Athens-Clarke County ... The University of Georgia provides jobs and economic effects far beyond the boundaries of Athens-Clarke County. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Today's Best Bets Oct 11, 2009
Free, thanks to sponsorship by the Athens-Clarke County Public Utilities Department. Originally published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Sunday, October 11, 2009. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Go to Southeastern festivals Sep 1, 2009
$12 for Athens-Clarke Heritage Foundation members; $15, nonmembers; $10 per tour with the pre-purchase of 10 or more tickets. 706-353-1801, www. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Best from Sunday Aug 17, 2009
A Winterville man was killed trying to cross Lexington Road between Winterville Road and Barnett Shoals Road on Saturday night, according to Athens-Clarke police ... Only one thing is certain about Athens-Clarke County's next list of sales tax-funded projects: A new jail will be part of it ... Jackie Holland of Hilsman Middle School looks at school supplies Saturday during the fifth annual Teacher Re-Use Store at the Athens-Clarke County Recycling Facility. (Athens Banner-Herald)
A pair of heroes Aug 13, 2009
With the Zinkhan case, Madison let volunteers to the UGA marketing professor's body, which "was purposely concealed in a manner that was designed not to be found for a significant amount of time, if ever," according to Athens-Clarke County Police Chief Jack Lumpkin during a press conference. More than 1,100 acres had been searched prior to the discovery, which also yielded two weapons used in the triple homicide. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
Trestle, and its future, shaky Jul 19, 2009
A preliminary engineering study showed the trestle has greatly deteriorated in recent years and may need to be replaced, Athens-Clarke Natural Resources Administrator Mike Wharton said, throwing into doubt the assumption that the historic trestle would stay ... In addition, at 6 feet wide in some parts, it is 8 feet narrower than the rest of the proposed trail, said Athens-Clarke Commissioner Andy Herod, the chairman of a rails-to-trails committee overseeing the project ... A rail-trail... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Three die in opening hours of holiday Jul 4, 2009
Other fatalities were reported by Athens-Clarke County Police and Floyd County Police. The State Patrol predicted a death toll of 22 on Georgia roads over the holiday weekend. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Broun: 'Cap-and-trade' bill will cripple economy Jun 26, 2009
Congressman Paul Broun represents a portion of Northeast Georgia including Athens-Clarke County in the U.S. House of Representatives. Originally published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Friday, June 26, 2009. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Golf tourney keeps memory of boy, founder alive (with PHOTO GALLERY) Jun 19, 2009
Athens-Clarke County Sheriff Ira Edwards celebrates after he sinks a putt at the Clute Barrow Nelson Life Foundation annual golf tournament ... "(Hyatt) heard about Clute on the radio station, and he called and said, 'I don't know you and you don't know me, but I want to do something,' " Phyllis says of Hyatt, who was the superintendent of Solid Waste for the Athens-Clarke County government. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Business Briefs: CVB plans event for national tourism week May 10, 2009
The breakfast program will feature a proclamation from Athens-Clarke Mayor Heidi Davison and the presentation of the annual Athens Hospitality Awards, including the Louis Griffith Hospitality Leadership Award, the Classic Host Award and the Hospitality HEROES of the Year Award. Snowden Tatarski gets national award. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Spotted®: The focus is on you! May 9, 2009
Pictured are Williams, Miller, Jones, Athens-Clarke Police Chief Joseph Lumpkin and senior police officer Anthony Schuble ... PUBLIC SERVANTS: Doug Lowry of Athens-Clarke County and Isaiah Berry of Barrow County were two of more than 40 county officials from across the state recently recognized by the Association County Commissioners of Georgia for completion of the Commissioners Training Program and the Certified Commissioners Advanced Program at the association s 95th Annual Meeting which was... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Former Athens resident finishing up debut film May 7, 2009
When Franklin's friend, Andy Rusk, an Athens-based residential construction worker and movie set handyman (and 2006 Athens-Clarke County mayoral candidate), saw what Franklin wrote, he decided to co-produce. The horror spoof script, Rusk said, "had a very intelligent sense of humor, and it had a lot of heart. "It kind of spoofs us, as well," he said. "It's about these two guys who come to South Georgia for the summer to shoot a documentary about flowers - this sort of preposterous, pretentious,... (Athens Banner-Herald)
UGA professor mystery deepens May 6, 2009
Athens-Clarke police confirmed Monday that authorities recovered Zinkhan's passport from the 2005 Jeep Liberty, which, along with Zinkhan, had been the subject of a nationwide search since an April 25 triple-shooting at Athens Community Theater ... Finding the passport leads investigators to believe Zinkhan still is in the United States, Athens-Clarke police Capt. Clarence Holeman said Monday. (The Augusta Chronicle)
ABH theater shooting archive May 5, 2009
Athens-Clarke police believe George M. Zinkhan III, wanted in the slayings of his wife and two other members of the Town & Gown Players, remains in the United States. Investigators found Zinkhan s passport in his red Jeep Liberty after they recovered it Thursday night in a ravine on private property along Fowler Mill Road near Cleveland Road on the western edge of Clarke County, police said this morning. (Athens Banner-Herald)
UGA shooting victim may have tried to calm situation Apr 30, 2009
While the motive isn't known, Athens-Clarke County Police Capt. Clarence Holeman tells The Oak Ridger newspaper that Zinkhan argued with his wife before the shooting and at some point Teague "tried to calm the situation.". Holeman says Teague, a 1963 Oak Ridge High graduate, was shot three times in the arm and fatally in the chest. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Athens remembers shooting victims Apr 29, 2009
And Athens-Clarke County Police Capt. Clarence Holeman said the marketing professor is likely long gone ... Zinkhan's relatives have been working to help Athens-Clarke County police and the FBI find him, his brother told The Associated Press. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Dutch trip: Murder suspect's plans appeared sinister at first Apr 29, 2009
Mark Sizemore, commanding officer of the Athens-Clarke police Criminal Investigations Division. "We're getting tips of all types - there's a big list we're trying to go through," he said. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Police, Feds Hunt Accused Ga. ProfessorPolice say George Zinkhan disappeared after opening fire at a theater picnic. Apr 28, 2009
"There's been nothing to indicate he's still in the area," Athens-Clarke County Police Department Capt. Clarence Holeman told ABCNews. com today. (ABC News)
Shooting suspect's passport is missing Apr 28, 2009
"We mainly got the (federal warrant) so Interpol can take him into custody in case he's in Amsterdam," said Capt. Clarence Holeman, the assistant commander of the Athens-Clarke police Criminal Investigations Division ... "I and certain other members of my family have been in contact with detectives of the Athens-Clarke County Police Department since learning of this tragic event on Saturday. In fact, I contacted them to offer my assistance. Subsequently, we have communicated with the FBI. We are... (The Augusta Chronicle)
Feds: Prof's passport gone Apr 28, 2009
"We mainly got the (federal warrant) so Interpol can take him into custody in case he's in Amsterdam," said Capt. Clarence Holeman, assistant commander of the Athens-Clarke police Criminal Investigations Division. Zinkhan, who speaks fluent Dutch, often traveled to The Netherlands, where he owns a house in Amsterdam and teaches part time at a university, officials said. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Gary and Beth Hedrick: Pig Shop's cutlery praised Apr 7, 2009
We even plan our trips so we can drop the materials at the nearest Athens-Clarke County recycling center without using extra gas ... We even plan our trips so we can drop the materials at the nearest Athens-Clarke County recycling center without using extra gas. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Forum: Health disparities result from unequal opportunity Apr 7, 2009
The rural South has been plagued by high poverty rates, low education levels and an overall poor quality of life for individuals of all ages, and Athens-Clarke County is not immune. Although the county is home to a well-known institution like the University of Georgia, Athens has one of the highest poverty rates in the country, in addition to high levels of obesity, hypertension and diabetes. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Members of Guard unit heading to war zone Mar 29, 2009
"I've been really impressed with how they've handled the family readiness program," said Gene Hamilton, an Athens-Clarke police officer who will deploy for the first time Monday. "It's been really thorough, as far as telling us what we should expect.". (Athens Banner-Herald)
Quick Glimpse / Picture Windows Mar 27, 2009
GREEN THANKS: On behalf of The Classic Center and the Athens-Clarke County Recycling Division, I would like to thank all the generous sponsors of the first annual Green Life Expo ... - Suki Janssen, Athens-Clarke County Recycling Division. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Church roundup Feb 28, 2009
First Church of Christ, Scientist will sponsor a lecture titled "The Ultimate Navigation System: The Presence of God's Goodness" at 2 p.m. today at the Athens-Clarke County Public Library, 2025 Baxter St., in support of OneAthens and its efforts to overcome poverty in the community ... Sabbath School begins at 9:30 a.m. and Divine Worship is at 11 a.m. The Athens-Clarke County Police Department will present a workshop aimed at preventing crimes against the elderly. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Around Oconee: Bible study focuses on Revelation Feb 11, 2009
Oconee County and Athens-Clarke County Cooperative Extension services will offer the National Restaurant Association ServSafe Manager's Certification Course on March 2 and 3 at the Oconee County Civic Center. The 16-hour course is for food service industry employees with current food safety training. (Athens Banner-Herald)
