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Candidates, Alcohol, S.P.L.O.S.T. Discussion to Take Place at Oconee Forum
2016 Election

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

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

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

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

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…
Discussions on N-word: Neal Lester to Speak
Athens-Clarke County

Discussions on N-word: Neal Lester to Speak

ATHENS, Ga. —  At the Tate Center today, students and members of the NAACP discussed campus opinion on the N-word. A poster was put up with “Thoughts on the N-Word” in big bold letters. Above were hand written student opinions on a large notepad. The conversation is spurred today as…
Athens College Fair to Inform High School Students
Athens-Clarke County

Athens College Fair to Inform High School Students

High school students around Athens will have the chance answer any questions they’ve ever had about college.The Athens Probe College Fair will take place on Wednesday, September 14 from 6:00-8:00pm, with more than 75 colleges represented. This event is coordinated annually by the University of Georgia Office of Admissions. According to their…
Kirby Smart Discusses Stopping Missouri Quarterback Drew Lock
UGA Sports

Kirby Smart Discusses Stopping Missouri Quarterback Drew Lock

Georgia’s defensive backs better make sure Missouri’s wide receivers don’t get past them. That’s because Georgia head coach Kirby Smart said Missouri quarterback Drew Lock “throws one of the prettiest deep balls [he] has seen in a long time.” In two games thus far, Georgia has proven woeful in trying…
Athens Daily Weather Update
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Athens Daily Weather Update

Make sure you tune in tonight right here tonight at 5:00pm for the full weather outlook for your week! Daniel Jackson – Grady Newsource
Driver in Fatal Bike Accident Had Previous DUI charges
Athens-Clarke County

Driver in Fatal Bike Accident Had Previous DUI charges

Update at 6:30 p.m. | Howard had two previous DUI charges — one in August and one in June, according to Athens-Clarke County Solicitor General C.R. Chisholm, Jr. “You can what-if a lot of things in this case,” Chisholm said Wednesday. One of those things is the fact that Howard was…
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