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Flooding Forecast Along Oconee River
Archives
February 27, 2013
Flooding Forecast Along Oconee River
River to crest at 14 feet Wednesday morning following week of rain Athens, Ga (GradyNewSource.com) – After a week of rain, the National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for portions of the Oconee River in Clarke, Green and Oconee continues. With upwards of five inches of rain across that…
Breaking News Update: Missing Athens Boy Located
Athens-Clarke County
February 26, 2013
Breaking News Update: Missing Athens Boy Located
11-year-old Parker Sims went missing near Bishop Park Athens, Ga (GradyNewSource.com) – Athens-Clarke County Police and fire officials have located the missing 11-year-old boy. Parker Sims was reported missing in the area of Sunset Drive and Oglethorpe Avenue near Bishop Park after last being seen around 9 p.m. Police officials said around 10:30…
Athens Tech Parking Causing Problems for Students
Athens-Clarke County
February 26, 2013
Athens Tech Parking Causing Problems for Students
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fht4sCX9HxE&feature=youtu.be ATHENS,GA– It’s cold and rainy outside today. Students at Athens Tech are walking, even running to class to avoide the wetness. Parking is an issue for some students here. “In the mornings, I have class all the way in the life science buildings and in the afternoon, I…
Trayvon Martin Anniversary
UGA
February 26, 2013
Trayvon Martin Anniversary
ATHENS,GA- The killing of Trayvon Martin was felt not just in Florida, but throughout America, including here in Athens. Students here at UGA say they are still feeling the pain of his death a year later, as today marks its year anniversary. Grady Newsource reporter Meredith Dean reports. Massive protests in…
RecycleMania Hits UGA
In-Depth
February 26, 2013
RecycleMania Hits UGA
Leah Goldman ATHENS, GA To find out more visit: http://sustainability.uga.edu/recyclemania/ U-G-A is number one in the S-E-C but no, it’s not for what you think. This time Georgia’s bragging rights are for recycling. This spring U-G-A will be one of many colleges across the country and Canada participating in RecycleMania.…
Fatal Crash in Oconee County
Northeast Georgia News
February 26, 2013
Fatal Crash in Oconee County
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iS6uNYEdcTQ&feature=youtu.be Athens, Ga- The Oconee Co. Sheriff says around 9 pm last night, the Cheverolet truck left the road and hit a highway sign before hitting a tree. Two men were killed. The driver, John David Edwards had two young kids and was a school bus driver. Brenda Colley, a…
Afternoon Webcast
Northeast Georgia News
February 26, 2013
Afternoon Webcast
Check out the afternoon webcast Web Anchor Wes Clark that features our Weather Anchor Alex Boswell and one of our crew volunteers Chantz.
Athens is Becoming a Popular Spot for Filmmakers
Athens-Clarke County
February 25, 2013
Athens is Becoming a Popular Spot for Filmmakers
By: Alexcia Fauscett Athens has always been known as a music town, but it’s starting to get recognized for it’s films. In fact, the state of Georgia ranks in the top five for tv and film production. Reporter Alexcia Fauscett joins us live to discuss the future of film in…
BP Oil Spill Begins Civil Trial
Environment
February 25, 2013
BP Oil Spill Begins Civil Trial
UGA Professors who are experts in Marine Biology have been involved in many studies with the BP oil spill. The civil trial against BP began today. Invisible oil is still an issue almost three years later. There are still multiple reports of oil coated coral reefs, fish, and oysters. UGA…