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For nearly 20 years, 911 have been the public has used in case of an emergency, however this system on it’s way for a makeover. In Madison County, they are updating the 911 system with a new method that will give you full advantage of a smart phone. Commissioner John…

Reporter Cat Greene gives us our weather updates for 3/5/2018.

The Barrow County work schedule includes: •March 5-14 — Etheridge Road, Mt. Moriah Road (both tracks), Auburn-County Line Road (both tracks), Parks Mill Road (both tracks) and Carl-Cedar Hill Road (both tracks) in Auburn and Carl. •March 19-28 — Deer Trail Run, Bankhead Highway (both tracks), Horton Street (both tracks),…

Are you used to dialing 9-1-1 for emergencies? The Oconee County Sheriff’s office has created an outlet for reporting threats, specifically online. UGA student and president of the black theatrical ensemble, Kimarah Laurent says she sees suspicious activity on social media often. She’s even been a victim of onine threats.Laurent…

In legislative news, your mental health information will now remain in the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System for life. Senate Bill 99 passed the Georgia Senate yesterday with overwhelming support. The bill makes it illegal for Georgia’s mental health database to be wiped clean every 5 years. This…

Take a look ahead at the weekend weather for Northeast Georgia with Ashlyn Bennett.    

Haven Charities and Athens Cine team up to ensure children who want to see the movie…will.  

Athens is often overlooked when it comes to special events and landmarks that commemorate Black History Month. African-American heritage is deeply rooted in Athens. The town was once a thriving location for African- American education, commerce, and entertainment. Black Athenians faced the same struggles as other blacks to overcome inequality.…

The Lady Dogs head to Nashville tomorrow, Wednesday February 28, 2018                

Representative Allen Peake of Macon says a new bill could be key to reducing opioid abuse in Georgia. Peake and others would like to see Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and intractable pain added to a list of illnesses treatable with cannabis oil and addressed under the bill. Lifetime illnesses that…