Elections
Part of the vital role of journalism is covering elections. In-depth reporting, issue and campaign coverage, and visual storytelling — along with live election broadcasts — date back to 2012 for Northeast Georgia.
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Oct- 2016 -26 October
Police, Political Parties Come Together for Panel
ATHENS, Ga. — On Wednesday night, the police, the local NAACP and the Athens-Clarke County Police Department will discuss issues of police, race and deadly force. For Amber Webb, chairman of the UGA College Republicans, this is an important event. “Let’s try and find a solution for this because it’s…
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25 October
American Political Divide: Greater Than Ever
People in the Athens-Northeast Georgia community are discussing some of those awkward topics you typically want to avoid at family dinners. The Richard B, Russell Special Collections Librbrary on the campus of the University of Georgia is the site for a community forum at 2p.m to discuss “The Divided States of America”.…
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24 October
Third Party Support Gains Ground in Athens
Reporter James Thompson takes a look at support for third party presidential candidates in Athens.
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24 October
A Selfie May Cost You A Vote Or Jail Time
Early Voting is in full swing at the Athens-Clarke County Board of Elections, but cell phone use, on the other hand, is not. Georgia Code 21-2-413, Section (e), says taking video or pictures is illegal in “the polling place”. In the 25 years Cora Wright, Assistant Director of Board of…
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24 October
Newsource Explains Georgia Ballot Amendments
Below is a sample ballot as it will appear in Athens-Clarke County during early voting and on November 8th. While the races might vary from county to county in Georgia, the four proposed amendments will remain the same. To check out all of our GradyNewsource coverage on each proposed constitutional…
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24 October
Amendment Three Interview Highlights
Hyde Post of the Georgia First Amendment Foundation said his biggest fear and the organization’s biggest fear surrounding amendment three is transparency. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDmvz9ljM8U&w=560&h=315] Representative Coomer who serves on the Judicial Qualifications Oversight and Reform Study Committee says transparency won’t be an issue. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUEywQa5vxo&w=560&h=315] Post feels that…
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24 October
Amendment Four Coverage
Amendment Four determines whether the tax revenue from fireworks sales will be placed in a special fund allocated to trauma care, fire protection services and public safety. See all of our Grady Newsource coverage below. Reporter Molly Swindall explains what a YES vote would mean. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3RnxZuV8MY&w=560&h=315]
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24 October
Amendment Three Coverage
Amendment Three decided the fate of the Judicial Qualifications Committee and whether or not it will be disbaned and reestablished. See all of our Grady Newsource coverage below. Reporter Molly Swindall interviewed Rep. Christian Coomer of Gainesville who sits on the Judicial Qualifications Oversight and Reform Study Committee. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XttWkE6stvQ&w=560&h=315]…
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24 October
Amendment Two Coverage
Amendment Two determines whether or not will find people found guilty of sex-trafficking and impose fees on the adult entertainment industry. The funds will help child victims of trafficking. See all of our Grady Newsource coverage below. Reporter Paul Andresen explains Amendment Two. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vW9WKgYMqJg&w=560&h=315]
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24 October
Amendment One Coverage
Amendment One aka Opportunity School District determines whether or not the state can take over failing schools. See all of our Grady Newsource coverage below. Reporter Elizabeth Reid created a map to show which schools in Georgia are failing. Click here for the entire story. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faSjmC1kNOI&w=560&h=315] Interview with…