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Friday, March 26

County may add more spots for street vendors

A popular mobile lunch counter in downtown Athens that gives new meaning to the phrase "meals on wheels" could become the next local culinary trend if Athens-Clarke officials ease rules for street vendors.

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Monday, January 25

Circuit City spot bought for car lot

Athens Chevrolet is moving on down the road.

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Sunday, November 29

Agency on track for goal

Nearly two-thirds of the way through United Way of Northeast Georgia's annual campaign, the news is good.

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Saturday, October 24

Young owners of excursion firm going places

Polls say most Americans would like to own their own business, but few actually follow through.

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Tuesday, October 13

New mill may feed economy

COMER - The new Columbia Farms chicken feed mill is the tallest building in Madison County. It stands 17 stories tall - so high that a blinking light was put on the top to warn low-flying aircraft.

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Monday, October 05

Growth Fund gives boost to small businesses

When Brian Molloy was a kid, he used to hang around the bike section of a Connecticut sporting goods store so often that its employees eventually thrust a broom at him.

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Community Partners

Georgia Power

Georgia Power

Waugh Allen Orthodontics

Waugh Allen Orthodontics

Clayton Homes

Clayton Homes

The Moore Center

The Moore Center

Stanfield Air Systems

Stanfield Air Systems
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A Program of Community Connection of NEGA

ACTION Inc. Oconee County

  1. Intake volunteers
  2. Office volunteers
  3. Cereals
  4. Canned meats
  5. Personal items for senior

The Ark

  1. Baby diapers
  2. Grocery giftcards

Athens Area Emergency Food Bank

  1. Macaroni and cheese
  2. Dry pasta
  3. Pork and beans

Athens Area Homeless Shelter

  1. Copy paper
  2. Plus-size women\'s clothi
  3. Plus-size men\'s clothing
  4. Backpacks

Athens Urban Ministries

  1. GED volunteers
  2. GED instuctors
  3. Rain gear
  4. Umbrellas
  5. Sleeping bags
  6. Tents
  7. Backpacks

Dee's Haven

  1. Pet Supplies Plus gift ca
  2. Lowe\'s gift cards
  3. Weekend volunteers
  4. Organic fruits/vegetables
  5. Zupreen pellets
  6. Nuts (still in shells)
  7. Untreated lumber
  8. Queen/King bed sheets
  9. Storage shed
  10. Air purifiers (3)

Hope Haven

  1. Office supplies
  2. Men\'s clothing
  3. Gym memberships
  4. Tolietries
  5. Board games
  6. Chairs for tables
  7. Dining room tables (3)
  8. Arts and crafts supplies

Prevent Child Abuse Athens

  1. Gift cards
  2. Infant formula
  3. Baby bibs
  4. Diapers; newborn to 5

Project Safe

  1. OTC children\'s pain medi
  2. OTC infant pain medicine
  3. Poloroid 600 instant film
  4. African-American hair car
  5. Trashbags
  6. Bath towels and blankets
  7. Household cleaners
  8. Paper towels
  9. Toilet paper

Quality Care for Children

  1. Childcare items
  2. Books
  3. Toys
  4. Musical instruments
  5. Office suplies

The Stable Foundation

  1. Locking file cabinet
  2. Stapes and tape
  3. 3-Hole puncher
  4. Legal size envelopes
  5. Yellow legal pads
  6. Blank blinder dividers
  7. 3-Ring binders (1.5\", 3\
  8. Hanging file folders
  9. Manila folders (8.5x11)
  10. Copy/Printer paper

True Love Cainine Rescue

  1. Collars
  2. Leashes
  3. Heartworm preventative
  4. Flea treatments
  5. Dog/Puppy food
  6. \"Chicken Soup for the Do

Friends of Advantage

  1. New socks, backpacks
  2. Pots, pans, dishes, utens
  3. Sofas, Tables, Chairs, Pi
  4. Night Stand, Coffee Table
  5. Chest of Drawers & Dresse
  6. TVs, VCRs, DVD players
  7. Towels & Washclothes
  8. Mattresses/Boxsprings-Ful
  9. Sheets/Bedspreads/Pillows
  10. Gently Used Prom/Formal D

Mercy Health

  1. Smoking cessation product
  2. Safety lancets
  3. Latex gloves
  4. 1\" white binders with co
  5. Alcohol swabs
  6. White cardstock
  7. Copy paper

Joyce Ervin's Open Hearts Center

  1. Walmart/Visa gift cards
  2. Canon Ink (40 & 41)
  3. Shoes (all sizes)
  4. Children\'s clothing
  5. Men\'s clothing
  6. Personal hygiene products
  7. Bottled water
  8. Boxed juice
  9. Dry foods
  10. Canned food
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Teacher, a presidential award winner, challenges young minds

NICHOLSON - Students in Rachael Parr's seventh-grade life science class at East Jackson Middle School learn more than what they glean from the pages of a textbook or the lines of a lecture.

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Governor: Amid recession, tourist dollars vital to state

In a state decimated by a global recession, tourism is more important than ever, Gov. Sonny Perdue said Wednesday at a conference in Athens for the hospitality industry.

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Local tourism gets boost as Athens hosts annual industry conference

Athens’ tourism industry is getting a much-needed boost this week — from the tourism industry itself.

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Oconee recognizes the Teachers of the Year

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October 16, 2009 • More Photos

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Bark for Life fundraiser

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November 9, 2009 • More Photos

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