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Grady Newsource Explains: Bail Bonding
Northeast Georgia News
September 15, 2016
Grady Newsource Explains: Bail Bonding
Reporter Nathaniel McDaniel breaks down the process of bail bonds in this Grady Explainer.
UPDATE: Search for Missing UGA Student Continues
UGA
September 15, 2016
UPDATE: Search for Missing UGA Student Continues
Lake Lanier, GA– A week has without locating missing UGA Student Lam Dang. Dang was reported kayaking on Lake Lanier prior to his disappearance. Mark McKinnon, Public Affairs Officer with Georgia Department of Natural Resources says search teams did surface and shore sweeps today, but did not find anything. Aircraft…
Born in Madison, Served in Madison; Now Embraces Being a Citizen
Madison County
September 15, 2016
Born in Madison, Served in Madison; Now Embraces Being a Citizen
Anthony Dove has served as the Chairman of the Madison County Board of Commissioners for nearly 8 years. As his second term is coming to an end, he has decided not to run for re-election. Dove’s public life in Madison County echoes from his childhood. The government building where Dove…
Arts in the Park at Hurricane Shoals Kicks Off Saturday
In-Depth
September 15, 2016
Arts in the Park at Hurricane Shoals Kicks Off Saturday
Maysville, GA- The Tumbling Water Society and Hurricane Shoals Park are holding the annual Arts in the Park Festival on September 17 and 18. Events include a 5k Mill Race, a Civil War battle reenactment, and a bluegrass festival. Heritage Village, a collection of historic, 19th century buildings, will hold…
‘Tricky Wording’ on ‘School Takeover’ Ballot
2016 Election
September 15, 2016
‘Tricky Wording’ on ‘School Takeover’ Ballot
The debate over the controversial Opportunity School District proposal continues to heat up among Athens residents and people across the state. One issue on the ballot this fall asks, “Shall the Constitution of Georgia be amended to allow the state to intervene in chronically failing public schools in order to…
Candidates, Alcohol, S.P.L.O.S.T. Discussion to Take Place at Oconee Forum
2016 Election
September 15, 2016
Candidates, Alcohol, S.P.L.O.S.T. Discussion to Take Place at Oconee Forum
Watkinsville, GA- A candidate forum is scheduled for Oconee County Post 2 that will highlight three items on the county’s ballot for the November 8 election. Former Post 2 Commissioner John Daniell resigned from his position in May in order to run for the Chairman’s seat after current Chairman Melvin…
BREAKING: Accident on Hwy. 441 Claims Life; Shuts Down Traffic
Northeast Georgia News
September 15, 2016
BREAKING: Accident on Hwy. 441 Claims Life; Shuts Down Traffic
Watkinsville, GA–Highway 441 in Oconee County will be closed for several hours after an accident involving multiple tractor trailers left one dead and logs spilled across the roadway. The wreck occurred on Highway 441 at Tappan Spur Road. The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office has not released any additional information. Newsource…
2017 Georgia Football Schedule Announced
UGA Sports
September 14, 2016
2017 Georgia Football Schedule Announced
The Southeastern Conference office released the 2017 SEC schedule on Tuesday night. Georgia will host Appalachian State, Samford, Mississippi State, Missouri, South Carolina and Kentucky. Road games include Notre Dame, Tennessee, Vanderbilt, Florida, Auburn and Georgia Tech. Georgia will play Notre Dame for the first time in regular season, the…
UGA Police Officer Retracts Previous Sexual Assault Allegations
UGA
September 14, 2016
UGA Police Officer Retracts Previous Sexual Assault Allegations
University of Georgia’s Police Department issued additional information about the attempted abduction, sexual assault and rape incident that was issued on September 13, 2016. It was determined that the information that was relayed to the anonymous data form about the assault was incorrect. The victim stated that as she was walking on…
Tips for Saving Water During Georgia Drought
Athens-Clarke County
September 14, 2016
Tips for Saving Water During Georgia Drought
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_oX9sBR3ic&feature=youtu.be Athens-clarke county, along with 52 other counties in North Georgia have are experiencing severe or extreme drought like conditions. Laurie Laftin, Water Conservation Specialist of Athens-Clarke Count says, “Our reservoir is full, we predict it will be full throughout the Fall, and we’ve made it through the Summer; the Summer…