Jackson County
Reporting about Jackson County, Georgia. Some stories will be republished in the Jackson Herald with Mainstreet News as part of a news-academic partnership with Grady Newsource.
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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…
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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.
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You React: Praise and Preparedness
Athens, GA - Georgia Emergency Management Agency/Homeland Security (GEMA) is partnering with religious leaders in a new program called Praise & Preparedness. Tell us what you think about it.
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Highlights for Tuesday
Athens, GA – The threat of sexual assault on UGA campus has the UGA Student Government taking new measures to make campus safer. SGA proposed a plan to the University of Georgia to have security escorts for students walking from the dorms tothe library and SLC. Juliane Aberle is speaking…
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Church Safety Programs
Jackson County - Disruptions at a Jefferson church have pastors and the local sheriff's department taking action. Reporter Andrew James explains the new plans to keep church congregations safe.
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5 Things to Know for Monday
Here are 5 of the top stories in the northeast Georgia area. For more images and updates follow @GradyNewsource and see the stories today at 5 PM.
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Tech in County High School Promotes Mobile Learning
Jackson County, GA – One student watches an instructional video another accesses another class from her smartphone. All of these devices are allowed and welcome. Holly Canup,the media resource specialist at East Jackson Comprehensive High School, is a big fan of the Blended Learning program. “It’s a combination. We’re using a…
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Safer Security for Local School System
The Jackson County School system has implemented a new security system. All visitors must be identified and take a photo before entering the school. Faculty and parents are happy with the extra security.
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5 Things You Need to Know for 9/3/14
Athens - Donations, more donations, extra security at Jackson County Schools and more tonight at 5 on Grady Newsource.
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Most Staying Home and Off Roads
Most drivers across Athens-Clarke, Barrow and Jackson counties are staying off the icey roads. Minimal accidents, no power outages are making for a quiet day in.