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ICYMI: Top Stories from Oct. 6
Northeast Georgia News
October 7, 2015
ICYMI: Top Stories from Oct. 6
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Students from Georgia Studying at USC React to Flooding
UGA
October 6, 2015
Students from Georgia Studying at USC React to Flooding
Skies are clearing up in Northeast Georgia and the same goes for Columbia, South Carolina. But the struggle is not over for the people there,many of whom have no food or shelter. Grady Newsource reporter Blis Savidge traveled to South Carolina and met some South Carolina college students from…
Voluntary Sidewalk Assessment Districts
Athens-Clarke County
October 6, 2015
Voluntary Sidewalk Assessment Districts
Would you be willing to pay for sidewalk in front of your home out of your own pocket? The Athens-Clarke County Board of Commissioners will discuss this at their monthly session tonight. On the agenda is the Voluntary Sidewalk Assessment District proposal, which would allow homeowners to collectively raise the…
Paint the Town Pink 5K Color Run on Sunday
Athens-Clarke County
October 6, 2015
Paint the Town Pink 5K Color Run on Sunday
The University of Georgia’s Zeta Tau Alpha sorority will host its first annual Paint the Town Pink 5K Color Run in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month on Sunday, Oct. 11, at Sandy Creek Park. All proceeds from this race will benefit breast cancer education and awareness. Registration and packet pickup will begin…
Georgia House Bill Could Raise Teacher Salaries
Northeast Georgia News
October 6, 2015
Georgia House Bill Could Raise Teacher Salaries
By: Shannon Basford Georgia House Bill 262 will raise teacher salaries if it passes during the next General Assembly session. Teacher salaries may go up, but at a cost to county school systems.
Grady Newsource Profiles: Scott Vickery
Barrow County
October 6, 2015
Grady Newsource Profiles: Scott Vickery
Scott Vickery is facing Roger Wehunt in the runoff election for the empty seat on the Barrow County Board of Commissioners. Tune in to Grady Newsource Wednesday for an interview with Vickery’s opponent, Roger Wehunt.
Grady Explains: Tax Credit Eligibility
Northeast Georgia News
October 6, 2015
Grady Explains: Tax Credit Eligibility
Marlene Stewart, a licensed insurance agent, explains minimum requirements necessary to lower insurance rates.
Barrow County Votes to Alter School System Salaries
Barrow County
October 6, 2015
Barrow County Votes to Alter School System Salaries
By: Valerie Burgos A proposal to add $722,985 to adjust salaries of school system faculty and staff will be decided by members of the Barrow County Board of Education in a meeting tonight at 6 p.m. Superintendent Chris McMichael will present the plan to the board. The proposal followed a…
Georgia Weather History on This Date
Archives
October 6, 2015
Georgia Weather History on This Date
By: Janai James Sunny skies are finally back in the state and Athens area after a long period of rain. A high pressure system is bringing clear skies and warmer temperatures for the next few days. But on this date in recent years we’ve experienced stormy weather: October 6, 2014 –…
Weather Update: Oct. 6
Archives
October 6, 2015
Weather Update: Oct. 6
Sunny skies are headed our way. Reporter Janai James has your local weather forecast for today.