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Athens Banner-Herald

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Athens chicken joint gets a failing grade. See why. | Health Scores

Here are the Georgia Department of Health's restaurant inspection scores for Athens-Clarke and Oconee counties, conducted Oct. 27 through Nov. 9. Scores in each category are listed in order of the most recent inspection date. The Georgia Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Section, conducts regular restaurant inspections to help keep residents and visitors safe. Disclaimer: On any given day, an establishment may have fewer or more violations than noted in its most recent inspection. An inspection on any given day may not represent the establishment's overall long-term conditions. A few more recent follow-up inspections may not be included here. Comments might be edited for content and length. Previous inspections: Find out which Athens restaurants scored 100 Athens-Clarke County: Perfect scores HILSMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL (870 GAINES SCHOOL RD) EL CARRETONERO (124 ROWE RD) CORN DOG / LEMONDE (1570 LEXINGTON RD) PIZZA (1570 LEXINGTON RD) COTTON CANDY (1570 LEXINGTON RD) FUNNEL CAKE (1570 LEXINGTON RD) THE TABLE (1075 BAXTER ST STE B102) LA CARRETA BY AGUA LINDA (1376 PRINCE AVE) BAXTER STREET NUTRITION (320 BAXTER ST STE A) Athens-Clarke and Oconee County: High to average scores WHATABURGER (3201 ATLANTA HWY): 99 EM'S KITCHEN AT HAWTHORNE DRUGS (975 HAWTHORNE AVE STE B):

Athens, GA · 3d

Monroe Local News

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Neighboring Oconee County has open job postings

Neighboring Oconee County is hiring. Click or tap on the relevant link for more information. Editor’s Note: These job postings were found on the Oconee County career website on Nov. 9, 2026. Please note a job posting could be removed at any time due to position being filled. Animal...

Oconee County, GA · 3d
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Every minute counts: National EMS faces scrutiny over ambulance response times in Athens

National Emergency Medical Services (EMS), the contracted for-profit 911 emergency ambulance provider for Oconee and Athens-Clarke counties, has recently drawn criticism from public officials over response times and call prioritization. The Athens-Clarke County (ACC) Mayor and Commission meeting in September showcased the twice-yearly report on the performance of emergency medical...

Athens, GA · 11h
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Thanksgiving Events & Turkey Giveaways Near Conyers & Covington 2026

Thanksgiving is Thursday, Nov. 26, and the weeks leading up to it are packed across Conyers, Covington, Stonecrest, Lithonia, Oxford, Porterdale, Social Circle, and Monroe. 🦃. Whether you could use a little help getting a turkey on the table this year, want to run off the pie before you eat...

Covington, GA · 1d
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Hard Labor Creek Reservoir Management Board Changes Plans For Water Treatment Plant Under Construction Due To Lower Demand

The Hard Labor Creek Reservoir Management Board has scaled back plans for the 16 million gallons per day (mgd) water treatment plant it has under construction on the reservoir in Walton County because of the anticipated low need for water from the plant. The plans had called for installation of...

Walton County, GA · 2d

CBS News Atlanta

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Warehouses bought to become ICE detention centers up for sale

Immigration and Customs Enforcement wanted to transform two Georgia warehouses into facilities that would have held thousands of detainees. They're now selling them off less than a year later.

Oakwood, GA · 21h

theoglethorpeecho.com

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Veterinarian follows unique path to become beekeeper

Elizabeth Mackey is a 63-year-old master beekeeper and exotic veterinarian from Watkinsville who grew up an Army brat and owned pets such as guinea pigs, hamsters, rabbits and fish. She appreciates the science of how animal bodies work, but said she never knew she wanted to be a veterinarian. “There...

Watkinsville, GA · 1d

Monroe Local News

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Christmas begins in Downtown Monroe Thursday as it Lights up the Night

The most magical time of year begins right here in downtown Monroe!. On Thursday, Nov. 12, you’re invited to visit downtown Monroe for the annual Light up the Night tradition. You can walk the tree-lit streets of downtown Monroe and enjoy live music while you shop your favorite stores and dine in one of the city’s many restaurants.

Monroe, GA · 1d

odysseynewsmagazine.net

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Game Preview: CCHS varsity flag football vs. Monroe Area High School and Oconee County High School

Clarke Central High School head varsity flag football coach Cherelle Pass poses with blocker Joanne Fischetti (right) and center Kennadi Jordan (left), both seniors, in the CCHS Billy Henderson Strength and Conditioning Center during the ODYSSEY Media Group’s Fall Sports Media Day on Sept. 13. The Gladiators have practiced in preparation for their game against Monroe Area High School and Oconee County High School on Nov. 12. “The first half of (our) practices consists of agility work, usually drills and a little bit of running, just to get our bodies warmed up. Then the next half of the practice just consists of working on our positions, and sometimes we do offensive defensive days, so we’ll work on the offense (and) go over our plays,” Jordan said. Photo by Maypop Wren.

Oconee County, GA · 1d

Monroe Local News

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Monroe-Walton Center for the Arts brings back Shopping with the Elves Nov. 28

MONROE, GA (Nov. 12, 2026) – After launching a new holiday tradition last year, the Monroe-Walton Center for the Arts will host its second annual Shopping with the Elves from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28. Children ages 5 to 12 are invited to shop for family...

Monroe, GA · 1d