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5 Things to Know October 1
Northeast Georgia News

5 Things to Know October 1

ATHENS, Ga- The investigation into a shooting at Winterville Road where a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Special Agent was wounded continues. Reporter Brittney Laryea has more on the suspect who was shot and killed here. ATHENS, Ga-  The Athens Farmers Market is having an Autumn Harvest Feast, a family-style dinner…
UGA Smoke Protest
Northeast Georgia News

UGA Smoke Protest

Athens, GA -UGA Smoking Prohibition Protest took place today in Tate Plaza. The Arch Conservative Magazine got 200 signatures for a petition to prevent the ban of tobacco on campus rule going into effect tomorrow. The group of students relaxed in chairs and smoked away. The Board of Regents voted last year…
Barrow County Superintendent
Barrow County

Barrow County Superintendent

Winder, GA – Chris McMichael became the new Barrow County Superintendent back in July. Since then, his assistant superintendent, Jan Masingill, says McMichael’s leadership has led them out of financial trouble. Originally, McMichael did not see himself in the education field. Reporter Julianne Aberle talks with the former teacher on his…
Jewish Homecoming Petition
In-Depth

Jewish Homecoming Petition

Athens, GA – The University of Georgia’s homecoming game is this Saturday, October 4th. This Saturday is also the holiest day of the year for the Jewish community. Yom Kippur is celebrated by Jewish across the globe. They spend the entire day praying and fasting for twenty-five hours. The Jews…
Weather Update September 30th
Northeast Georgia News

Weather Update September 30th

Athens, Ga – Weather looks clear today but a cold front could be heading our way! Student meteorologist, Michael Stewart, has more on what you can expect for the rest of the week.
A Possible New Judge for Western Circuit
Athens-Clarke County

A Possible New Judge for Western Circuit

Athens, GA – Georgia’s judicial council is recommending adding a fourth judge to the Superior Court of the Western Circuit which includes Athens-Clarke and Oconee counties. The circuit says that the large number of students, growing elderly population and high rate of poverty have created a high demand of cases.…
Sports News for September 30th
Madison County

Sports News for September 30th

Athens, GA – Former UGA basketball player, Terrell Bell, has been named the new boys basketball head coach for Monsignor Donovan High School. Bell is very familiar with the Athens area. He graduated from Cedar Shoals high school. Bell then played for the Georgia Bulldogs basketball team from 1993 to…
Grady Newsource Top 3 of the Day
Madison County

Grady Newsource Top 3 of the Day

Athens, GA – It’s flu season! There are two ways for kids to avoid getting the vaccination: the traditional flu shot and the nasal spray. The CDC says young children may need two doses of these vaccines and that the nasal spray is the better option for them. Reporter Ashley Jetton…
Seaport Airlines Leaving Ben Epps Airport
Northeast Georgia News

Seaport Airlines Leaving Ben Epps Airport

ATHENS. Ga-  Today is the second to last day flights from Seaport Airlines will take off from Athens Ben Epps Airport. A new airline is expected to take its place in the Spring. One customer says,“I went online, bought my ticket and then I found out it would the last flight to…
Accountability
Northeast Georgia News

Accountability

ATHENS, Ga-  The Georgia Accountability Court Program has saved taxpayers about 50 million dollars, reduced the state prison population, and is giving drug offenders a second chance. Georgia’s prison population has fallen almost 5000 since Governor Deal established a Special Council on Criminal Justice Reform for Georgia in 2011 to address the…
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