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Weather Update September 29
Northeast Georgia News
September 29, 2014
Weather Update September 29
ATHENS, Ga- You can expect a light drizzle for the rest of today, but then it’s clear skies until Friday. Student meteorologist Molly McCollum will have more on the weather later.
Memorial Park Hosts Concert Series
Northeast Georgia News
September 25, 2014
Memorial Park Hosts Concert Series
Memorial Park will be holding a benefit concert series on Sunday at 3 p.m. to benefit multiple non-profit organizations. The concert is free and open to all ages.
Oconee County Has Lowest Number of Sex Offenders in Area
Barrow County
September 25, 2014
Oconee County Has Lowest Number of Sex Offenders in Area
Oconee County was the first county in Georgia to post a sex offender registry, making the number of registered sex offenders in the area known to the public. Barrow county has the highest number of registered sex offenders at 133 and Oconee County has the lowest number at 16. Oconee…
New Cuddlr App Has Its Advantages And Disadvantages
Northeast Georgia News
September 25, 2014
New Cuddlr App Has Its Advantages And Disadvantages
The new app Cuddlr offers strangers a chance to meet up and cuddle. Unlike the app Tinder, where strangers plan to meet up to likely do more than cuddle, Cuddlr was created for people who just want somebody to snuggle with. While some UGA students use the app, UGA police chief Jimmy…
UGA Adds Certificate Programs To Curriculum
Northeast Georgia News
September 25, 2014
UGA Adds Certificate Programs To Curriculum
The University of Georgia’s University Council approved three graduate certificate programs yesterday. Welch Suggs is a professor of the recently added Sports Media undergraduate certificate program. Suggs speaks on the trend towards universities adding certificate programs to better prepare students for a career in a specific field.
High School Students Practice For UGA’s Choral Day
Northeast Georgia News
September 25, 2014
High School Students Practice For UGA’s Choral Day
Athens, GA- Nearly 500 high schoolers are gathered today at UGA’s Hugh Hodgson School of Music for the 2014 UGA High School Choral Day. These chorus students will have the opportunity to perform at 3:45 p.m. today.
Jackson County vs. Jefferson Preview
Jackson County
September 25, 2014
Jackson County vs. Jefferson Preview
Jefferson, GA- Jackson County High School head coach Benji Harrison is 14-15 in his career since taking over the head coaching job in 2012. Harrison has a chance to move to a .500 career record with a win against Jefferson High School tomorrow in Jackson County’s homecoming game. For the 1-3…
5 Things To Know September 25
Jackson County
September 25, 2014
5 Things To Know September 25
Athens, GA- The University of Georgia’s Police Department sent a friendly reminder to UGA students, faculty and staff this morning to remind students to be careful when moving about campus either as pedestrians, bikers or drivers. Reporter Heather Hyatt is interviewing UGA’s chief of police Jimmy Williamson to find out if…
Jackson County Sheriff Breaking Gender Norm
Jackson County
September 25, 2014
Jackson County Sheriff Breaking Gender Norm
Jefferson, GA- Every sheriff in Georgia is a man, except Jackson County Sheriff Janis Mangum. Reporter Lesley Hauler spoke to Mangum about the challenges she faces in being the only female sheriff in Georgia. This story and more tonight at 5.
Weather Update September 25
Northeast Georgia News
September 25, 2014
Weather Update September 25
Athens, GA- The fall weather is in the air as cooler temperatures are in the forecast for the coming week. Rain should be coming in the near future, but not in time for Georgia’s noon kickoff against Tennessee on Saturday. Weather anchor Lani Hannah will have more on the weather…