Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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Secretary of State Runoff is Tuesday: Where the Candidates Stand
Democrat John Barrow and Republican Brad Raffensperger will face off in Tuesday’s runoff election for Secretary of State. Neither candidate got 50 percent of the vote in the general election last month. Raffensperger led Barrow by 16,539 votes. Grady Newsource compiled information about where the candidates stand on the issues. On the…
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Tis’ the Season to Go Green: CDC Promotes Saving Energy, Resources This Holiday
A sustainable holiday this season could mean that generations to come start new energy-and resource-saving traditions. The holidays are moments spent with family and loved ones; however, a lot of wasted energy, electricity, packaging, and food gets spent as well. Since there is so much excess during the holidays, going…
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Going Bowling: The Complete List of Bowl Games for the Top 25
Conference championship games are over. The CFB Playoff Committee selected. What’s next? We’ve compiled a list of each of the bowl games the Top 25 teams will play in organized by date. Dec. 15 Mitsubishi Motors Las Vegas Bowl Fresno State vs. Arizona State Sam Boyd Stadium – Las Vegas,…
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Missing Teen in Jackson County: Laila Tuttle Last Seen on Athens Highway
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office and Arcade Police Department are searching for a missing teenager last seen on Dec. 2 around 8 a.m. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Laila Tuttle is 14 years old and 5 feet, 6 inches tall. She was wearing black pants, a green…
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New Development Proposal in East Athens Raises Concerns Among Some Current Residents
Smith Planning Group submitted a proposal to develop a three-acre lot in East Athens to build 13 new homes, three of which would be considered affordable housing and developed through Athens Land Trust. This new development proposal, which would be built along Dublin Street, raised concerns among some residents of…
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What a New Home Means to Devon Gales: A Healing Journey that Leads to Georgia
Devon Gales, a former wide receiver for Southern University and Baton Rouge native, is now putting down roots in Georgia. Since becoming paralyzed while playing in a football game against UGA, Gales has exhibited strength, hope and perseverance as he has continued his journey toward healing, with the help of…
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What Housing Means: One Man Uses His Foundation to Build Up Others
Shane Simms, a native of Athens, Ga., moved back to his hometown with the goal to “work good” where he had once “worked bad.” Simms successfully transitioned from being incarcerated to being a two-time homeowner, as well as a businessman; he now works as a chaplain for the Athens-Clarke County…
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Manufacturing Plant Estimated to Create 2,000 Jobs in Jackson County
Two thousand jobs are coming to Jackson County, but the community will benefit from more than just jobs. SK innovation, a Korean developer and manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries for hybrid electric vehicles, will invest $1.67 billion into the two-phase plan to create a manufacturing plant in Jackson County. John Scott,…
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CDC Creates Task Force to Address 116 U.S. Cases of Acute Flaccid Myelitis, Including 3 in Georgia
The Center for Disease Control has now confirmed 116 cases of the polio-like disease Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) nationwide. Earlier this week, The CDC created the Acute Flaccid Myelitis Task Force to help discover the cause and improve patient care for the disease. AFM has overwhelmingly affected children, as more than…
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Best Places to Tailgate, Park and Eat at SEC Championship Game
The long-awaited rematch between Georgia and Alabama is happening this Saturday at the SEC Championship in Atlanta. Getting to the game and finding places to tailgate will likely be tough due to heavy traffic. Here is our comprehensive guide of how to “game day” in Atlanta. Transportation and Tailgating If…