Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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UGA Student DJ Russo Powers Athens Nightlife
Streams of neon lights flashed at downtown Athens bar Updawg on Feb. 7 as the crowd of more than 85 dance to the beats of Daniel “DJ” Russo. “Every time DJ Russo is at Updawg, his energy is right there,” said Chase Landmesser, an employee at Updawg. “He sets the…
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To this River Community, Hurricane Helene Dealt Existential Blow
CORRECTION & CLARIFICATION: This article has been updated for accuracy regarding the Narrows’ features and typos. The corrections have been made in the article below. The article has also been updated for clarity regarding the official founding of Bright Shadow. here are other places where the land is green, and…
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Chromebooks, Clarke Central Work Get Funding Approval at School Board Meeting
The Clarke County Board of Education unanimously approved purchasing 3,000 Chromebooks for middle schoolers for $1.42 million at its monthly meeting Thursday. “This is an effort to create equity across the entire school district in our middle school buildings,” said Mumbi Anderson, board president and District 6 representative. “Not everyone…
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Bishop Council Redraws Official Town Limits Map
The Bishop Town Council on Jan. 12 unanimously passed an ordinance to redraw the official map of Bishop using the town well at the pavilion as the center point of the map. The town limit is a 2,640-foot radius from that point. Any existing owners whose property was previously in…
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It’s Finally Time for the Grammys: Here’s What You Need to Know
Here’s everything you need to know about the biggest night in music before your favorite artist takes the stage at the 68th Grammy Awards on Sunday. What are the Grammys? The awards show is held annually by the Recording Academy to commemorate and honor the best music from the past…
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Eligible But Uninterested: Why UGA Club Women’s Lacrosse Team Prefers to Stay Club
One of the most successful teams at University of Georgia does not play under the lights at Sanford Stadium or on the court at Stegeman Coliseum. Instead, it plays at the Club Sports Complex. Last spring, Georgia’s women’s club lacrosse team made its 10th straight appearance in the Women’s Collegiate Lacrosse Associates championship…
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Addressing Healthcare Shortages in Georgia Begins with Education
Georgia is facing the effects of a nationwide trend of physician shortages, with rural areas being hit harder than metro regions. The University of Georgia and its students are investing in programs like Mini Medical School and the Lake Country Rural Health Initiative that are aiming to create long-term solutions,…
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‘People Are Fed Up’: Community Members Protest Against ICE, Trump Administration Policies
Chants mixed with passing car honks at the Arch in downtown Athens on Jan. 20, as approximately 100 protestors rallied against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Trump administration policies. The protest was a part of a larger movement across the U.S. “People are fed up and they want…
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New GHSA Playoff Formula Changing Road to State Title
North Oconee’s volleyball team swept Ware County in a first-round playoff match this fall. The Gators only scored seven points combined in the first two sets against the Titans. North Oconee was the top team in Region 8-4A, while Ware County was the third seed in its region. On the…
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UGA, Athens Community Participate in Protest Against Trump, ICE
Approximately 100 protestors lined the sidewalks in front of the Arch on the University of Georgia campus Tuesday during a protest organized by the Party for Socialism and Liberation. Protestors carried signs during the noon walkout made by PSL or brought from home with messages that expressed anti-ICE views and…