Welcome to the Athens-Clarke County Cast, one of Feedspot’s Top 20 Georgia News Podcasts. Hosted by Melissa Carter and brought to you by Drake Realty, this episode covers the most pressing news in Athens-Clarke County.

Episode Highlights:
Athens Motel Tragedy: Police are investigating the death of a 61-year-old man found in a motel room at the Howard Johnson on West Broad Street. His black 2019 Toyota Camry is missing, and authorities continue their search.
Avid Bookshop vs. Gwinnett County Jail: The Athens-based bookseller challenges a restrictive jail policy limiting book shipments to inmates, arguing it violates free speech and due process rights.
New Interim Principals for Clarke County Schools: Superintendent Robbie Hooker appoints April Braswell and Bylan Swift as interim principals for the 2024-2025 school year.
Acts of Kindness in Athens: A heartwarming story from We Love Athens, GA Facebook page about two young men who helped a father and daughter in need.
UGA & Samsung Partnership: Introduction of a personalized Energy Score developed with UGA's Professor Patrick O’Connor, set to debut with the Galaxy One UI 6 Watch.
UGA Sports Update: Former Georgia tight end Brock Bowers makes the NFL.com’s 2024 All-Rookie Team.

Tune in to stay informed about the latest happenings in Athens-Clarke County.

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00:00 Death Investigation and Stolen Car
02:07 Interim Principals Appointed
04:16 Acts of Kindness in Athens
05:11 Samsung and UGA Collaborate on Energy Score
06:04 Former Georgia Titan Makes Waves in NFL
06:33 Inclusive Playground Opens in Sandy Creek Park

Welcome to the Athens-Clarke County Cast, one of Feedspot’s Top 20 Georgia News Podcasts. Hosted by Melissa Carter and brought to you by Drake Realty, this episode covers the most pressing news in Athens-Clarke County.
Episode Highlights:
<ul>
<li>Athens Motel Tragedy: Police are investigating the death of a 61-year-old man found in a motel room at the Howard Johnson on West Broad Street. His black 2019 Toyota Camry is missing, and authorities continue their search.</li>
<li>Avid Bookshop vs. Gwinnett County Jail: The Athens-based bookseller challenges a restrictive jail policy limiting book shipments to inmates, arguing it violates free speech and due process rights.</li>
<li>New Interim Principals for Clarke County Schools: Superintendent Robbie Hooker appoints April Braswell and Bylan Swift as interim principals for the 2024-2025 school year.</li>
<li>Acts of Kindness in Athens: A heartwarming story from We Love Athens, GA Facebook page about two young men who helped a father and daughter in need.</li>
<li>UGA &amp; Samsung Partnership: Introduction of a personalized Energy Score developed with UGA's Professor Patrick O’Connor, set to debut with the Galaxy One UI 6 Watch.</li>
<li>UGA Sports Update: Former Georgia tight end Brock Bowers makes the NFL.com’s 2024 All-Rookie Team.</li>
</ul>
Tune in to stay informed about the latest happenings in Athens-Clarke County.
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Chapters
00:00 Death Investigation and Stolen Car 02:07 Interim Principals Appointed 04:16 Acts of Kindness in Athens 05:11 Samsung and UGA Collaborate on Energy Score 06:04 Former Georgia Titan Makes Waves in NFL 06:33 Inclusive Playground Opens in Sandy Creek Park

Listen to the Athens News Podcast! Stay informed, stay connected. Our podcast is your go-to source for the latest happenings in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia. Whether you're a resident, a business owner, a parent, or just curious about what's shaping our community, we bring you the top stories, local insights, and interviews that matter. Tune in twice a week to be in the know about everything in Athens-Clarke County, all in a quick and convenient 15-minute format. Join us on 'Athens-Clarke County News Podcast' and stay engaged with your community



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Listen to the Athens News Podcast! Stay informed, stay connected. Our podcast is your go-to source for the latest happenings in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia. Whether you're a resident, a business owner, a parent, or just curious about what's shaping our community, we bring you the top stories, local insights, and interviews that matter. Tune in twice a week to be in the know about everything in Athens-Clarke County, all in a quick and convenient 15-minute format. Join us on 'Athens-Clarke County News Podcast' and stay engaged with your community
 
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Athens Clarke County Cast: Athens Motel Investigation, Bookshop Lawsuit, and UGA's New Health Tech Collaboration

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