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UGA Crime Report
Athens-Clarke County

UGA Crime Report

Athens, GA – UGA released its annual security report today. The report includes crime statistics from on and off campus incidents in the past three years. Reporter Pauline Villanueva tells us how much the number of crimes has decreased over the past two years.  
Expansion of Athens Clarke County Landfill
Athens-Clarke County

Expansion of Athens Clarke County Landfill

Athens, GA – A local church says the smell and expansion of the Athens Clarke County Landfill is affecting its church. A representative from the church spoke at the County Commission Meeting this week about how nothing is being done to help the church and nearby residents deal with the…
Nuci Space 14th Anniversary
Athens-Clarke County

Nuci Space 14th Anniversary

Athens, GA – Nearly a third of college students report feeling “so depressed that it was difficult to function”. This is according to the National Institute of Mental Health. Nuci Space is a local organization that provides mental health resources and has helped over 2,000 musicians pay for psychiatric appointments…
Prince Avenue Audit
Athens-Clarke County

Prince Avenue Audit

Athens, GA – A recent road audit set to be released in about six weeks may help make Prince Avenue in Athens a little safer for everyone. Cars have struck six pedestrians on one Prince intersection this year alone, including an elderly woman who was hit this Tuesday. Leslie Hauler…
Deputy Gilstrap Ceremony UPDATE
Northeast Georgia News

Deputy Gilstrap Ceremony UPDATE

Watkinsville, GA – Today the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office honored one of their Deputy’s who was in killed in the line of duty. Deputy David Gilstrap was struck by a car while directing traffic six years ago today. Now there is a highway dedicated in his name. Reporter Krissy Robinson…
Jefferson High School Foreign Exchange Program
Northeast Georgia News

Jefferson High School Foreign Exchange Program

Jefferson, GA – Jefferson High School has a foreign exchange program each year. The program is now in its 16th year. Students from Scotland are at the school now. Hear what Scottish Student Charlie Takl says about his experience in America so far HERE.
Jefferson County WWII Teacher UPDATE
Northeast Georgia News

Jefferson County WWII Teacher UPDATE

Jefferson, GA – There is a World War II guru at Jefferson High School. Each year Pittard takes seniors from Jefferson to Europe to visit famous WWII battle sites . Throughout his European travels, Pittard has collected thousands of items from the war including books, postcards and photo albums. Reporter Heather…
Weather Update October 9
Athens-Clarke County

Weather Update October 9

Athens, GA – Local temperatures for today and tomorrow are above average for this time of year. If you plan to go Missouri this weekend for the UGA football game don’t forget your umbrella. There is a chance of rain during the game. Student Meteorologist Riley Hale has more details on what…
Former POW at Jefferson Library
Athens-Clarke County

Former POW at Jefferson Library

  Athens, GA – Former prisoner of war, Colonel Lee Ellis, spoke at the Jefferson Library today. Ellis was a POW with Senator John McCain for more than five years in Vietnam. Ellis was released 40 years ago and is now an author who travels the country speaking about his…
Athens to Atlanta Road Skate
Athens-Clarke County

Athens to Atlanta Road Skate

Athens, GA – The 32nd annual Athens to Atlanta Road Skate is this Sunday, October 12th. This in-line skating event starts at the Classic Center in Athens and costs $120. There are three different mileage options for those who may not make it the entire 87 miles to Atlanta. For…
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