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Driver in Fatal Oconee County Car Wreck Released From Hospital
Athens-Clarke County
April 28, 2016
Driver in Fatal Oconee County Car Wreck Released From Hospital
UPDATE– The other involved driver in last night’s car wreck has been released from Athens Regional as of this morning. The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the deaths of four University of Georgia students last night. One student is currently at the Athens Regional Medical Center. The wreck was near the…
A Look Into An Oconee County Dispatcher’s Life
Northeast Georgia News
April 27, 2016
A Look Into An Oconee County Dispatcher’s Life
WATKINSVILLE, GA | Her childhood consisted of waking up in the middle of the night, packing into the car, and handing out water to firefighters or lending a helping hand in any way during fire emergencies. Beth Farrington comes from a family that has dedicated their lives to serve their…
UGA Teaches Students How to Stay Safe Before Break
Athens-Clarke County
April 27, 2016
UGA Teaches Students How to Stay Safe Before Break
ATHENS, Ga.–University of Georgia officials have an important message when it comes to emergency situations. Knowing what to do can be the difference between life and death and that’s why the University of Georgia decided to educate its students on the proper emergency procedures. The University of Georgia hosted its annual Spring…
Barrow County’s ‘Special’ P.E. Teacher
Barrow County
April 27, 2016
Barrow County’s ‘Special’ P.E. Teacher
WINDER, Ga.–For many special needs children, they may never know what it’s like to compete in Little League baseball, Pee Wee football, or even a soccer match. But as society says no, one local educator says yes. Reporter Brett Homer found out how one P.E. teacher is spreading her love…
Child Gun Safety: What To Know
Northeast Georgia News
April 27, 2016
Child Gun Safety: What To Know
There are more guns in the United States than there are people, the Congressional Research Service reports. Each day, approximately 9 children are involved in an accidental shooting, according to The Brady Center. The latest incident in Georgia occurred yesterday in Paulding County. Children finding unsecured guns is a problem…
Lunch Bites: Roundup of the News Over Lunch
Northeast Georgia News
April 27, 2016
Lunch Bites: Roundup of the News Over Lunch
Get together with your lunch bunch and munch on Lunch Bites: When you’re walking to your table and drop your tray, you need a second chance. That’s what National Reentry Week is all about. This week the United States Department of Justice is hosting National Reentry Week that encourages previously…
Police Release Surveillance Video of Armed Robbery in Athens
Athens-Clarke County
April 27, 2016
Police Release Surveillance Video of Armed Robbery in Athens
Athens, GA– Athens Clarke County Police department wants you to follow this downtown surveillance carefully. The night of April 21st started as a quiet Downtown Athens night, until an unknown person robbed an apartment above Branded Butcher on N. Lumpkin Street. This is a break into the armed robbery that…
Jackson County Commission Chairman Tom Crow Running For Re-election
Jackson County
April 27, 2016
Jackson County Commission Chairman Tom Crow Running For Re-election
Jackson County, Ga.- Volunteer firefighter, scoutmaster, district commissioner, and farmer. Jackson County Board of Commissioners Chairman Tom Crow has been all of these and more during his long career. Reporter Corey Knapp tells us that no matter his title, Crow always puts his county first. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6cVR8lXNvc&w=640&h=360] The vote for…
5 Things to Watch Wednesday
Athens-Clarke County
April 27, 2016
5 Things to Watch Wednesday
Here at Grady Newsource, it is the LAST class for the Monday/Wednesday news-team. We have loved our time here and learned a lot. Here is the last “5 Things to Watch Wednesday” (p.s: tune in LIVE @5PM for our last show!) No Guns Please- Yet another anti-campus carry rally will take…