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Fog Safety Tips
Northeast Georgia News
November 3, 2015
Fog Safety Tips
By: Blis Savidge More than 500 people die from fog-related car accidents every year according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. With fog in the forecast this week, these simple tips could save your life. \t Turn your headlights on, but do…
Election Day Across Northeast Georgia
Athens-Clarke County
November 3, 2015
Election Day Across Northeast Georgia
By: Valerie Burgos Various counties across Northeast, GA, are hosting their city elections today, Nov. 3rd, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Below is all of the information you need to know to vote: Candidates: Voting Locations: Athens-Clarke County – Winterville Winterville Train Depot, Winterville, GA Barrow County – Winder Winder Community…
UGA’s Spotlight in the Arts Festival Kicks Off Tomorrow
UGA
November 3, 2015
UGA’s Spotlight in the Arts Festival Kicks Off Tomorrow
The University of Georgia’s Spotlight on the Arts Festival begins Nov. 4th and will last until Saturday, November 14th. The festival will feature more than 50 various events, and everyone is welcome to attend. Here is a list of the highlight events occurring this week: Wednesday, Nov. 4th – Kickoff: \t Opening Celebration @…
East Athens Residents Push for Economic Growth
Athens-Clarke County
November 3, 2015
East Athens Residents Push for Economic Growth
East Athens residents want more “character” to their neighborhood. The ACC Federation of Neighborhoods is discussing how to make the area of Lexington Road home to more than just government buildings. Reporter Rayleigh Rozier explains how residents are pushing for more businesses.
New Ordinance on Food Trucks in Downtown Athens to be Voted on Tuesday
Athens-Clarke County
November 3, 2015
New Ordinance on Food Trucks in Downtown Athens to be Voted on Tuesday
By: Blis Savidge Athens-Clarke County commissioners hope to finally please both food truck owners and restauranteurs with their new proposed alternative to the food truck ordinance. After months of back and forth, the commissioners will vote on the compromise measure at tonight’s mayor and commissioners’ meeting. The proposed alternative authored…
Local School Raises Money to Buy Book for Each Student
Athens-Clarke County
November 3, 2015
Local School Raises Money to Buy Book for Each Student
By: Anna Clark One local elementary school wants each of its students to own a copy of “The Magician’s Hat.” Sally Stewart, a speech therapist at Holsenbeck Elementary School in Winder, Ga., created a GoFundMe page to raise money to purchase a copy of the children’s book for each student as part of the…
The Movember Foundation is Raising Awareness for Healthier Men
Athens-Clarke County
November 3, 2015
The Movember Foundation is Raising Awareness for Healthier Men
By Adriana Vicuna The Movember Foundation is making a mustache movement throughout the month of November as part of its global charity to raise awareness for men to live longer and happier lives. Year-round, the group partners with men’s health organizations to teach men about the biggest health issues that are…
Grady Explains: Flood Warnings
Madison County
November 3, 2015
Grady Explains: Flood Warnings
By Adriana Vicuna Showers will continue the rest of the week for Northeast Georgia, and that could lead to more flood warnings. Early Tuesday morning, the U.S. National Weather Service issued a flood warning for The Broad River near Carlton in madison County Georgia. By 5:00 a.m. on November 3, the river…
Weather: Nov. 3
Archives
November 3, 2015
Weather: Nov. 3
Fog and rain are here to stay for the rest of the week. Reporter Erin O’Brien has your Northeast Georgia weather forecast.
Stories to Watch: Nov. 3
Northeast Georgia News
November 3, 2015
Stories to Watch: Nov. 3
\t Voters head to the polls in Clarke, Oglethorpe, and Jackson counties. Reporter Shannon Basford will tell you how many registered voters are casting a ballot today. \t East Athens residents want more “character” to their neighborhood. The ACC Federation of Neighborhoods is discussing how to make the area of Lexington Road home to…