Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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Athens-Clarke County Fire Officials Issue Holiday Safety, Sustainability Tips
The Athens-Clarke County Fire Department is encouraging residents to take steps now to prevent fires this holiday season. First, they recommend that you water your Christmas tree every day. Lt. Lawrence Ford told Grady Newsource it’s also a good idea to check your tree before you even buy it. “Ensuring…
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Son Shares Journey of Taking Over Athens’ Marvin’s Shoe Service from Father
Tony Walsh is a senior in the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication.
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A Progressive Vision for Athens, Part II: Transportation
In my interview with Athens mayor-elect Kelly Girtz, we discussed changes across Athens. So, what are the plans in store for transportation in Athens? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lrOR1Sm9FM In the second part of this series, I interview Butch McDuffie, the director of the Athens-Clarke County Department of Transportation. In my interview with Athens…
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SGA Pledges to End Sexual Assault on Campus Through ‘It’s on Us’ Campaign
The Student Government Association at the University of Georgia hosts an annual week of events pledging to end sexual assault on campus in collaboration with the “It’s on Us” campaign. The initiative is a national public awareness and action campaign created by The White House in 2014 to protect students…
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Your Lease, Decoded: Know What You Are Signing When Entering Into Rental Contract
In a college town like Athens, Ga., renting is abundant. When renting a home or apartment, you must sign a lease, or a contract renting the property for a specified term for a specified rent. But how well do you understand the lease that you are signing? One resource…
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West Hancock Neighborhood Meeting Highlights Residents’ Concerns About Zoning Changes
Melissa Link, the commissioner for the West Hancock neighborhood and surrounding neighborhoods, said she struggled to have a majority of the commissioners and the mayor agree that the West Hancock Neighborhood is worth saving. “I did a lot of kicking and screaming and forced this [study] to happen by assuring that…
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Board of Education Representative Linda Davis Brings Corporate Skills into the Classroom
Linda Davis is the District 3 Representative for the Athens Clarke-County School Board of Education, and even though serving on the board can be a full-time commitment, Davis’ work does not stop there. Davis is active in civic and community efforts such as the Athens-Clarke Heritage Foundation, Envision Athens Steering…
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NASA’s OSIRIS-REx Spacecraft Reaches Asteroid After Two Year Journey
OSIRIS-REx, a 20-foot-long unmanned NASA spacecraft, arrived at the asteroid Bennu at noon on Dec. 3. Achievement unlocked: “We have arrived!” Our @OSIRISREx mission reached asteroid Bennu, where it will spend almost a year mapping and studying to find a safe location to collect a sample. Watch: https://t.co/zI282xjLzc pic.twitter.com/VMPs7SIfSf —…
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Evergreen Dreams: Retired Athens Man Spreads Christmas Cheer from His Backyard
Sparkling, unpacked decorations sit in boxes on the large, wooden table in a dining room of the home off Milledge Terrace. Festive bright red bows, green candles, and empty gift bags spill out, waiting to deck the Henderson’s halls. These overflowing bins of holiday cheer show part of the family’s…
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Athens Academy, Eagles Landing Will Meet for Class A Private State Football Championship
Athens Academy defeated Prince Avenue Christian in the semi-finals of the GHSA Class A Private playoffs 28-21 to take on Eagles Landing in the state championship for the second year in a row. Eagles Landing cruised through the playoffs, defeating each team by an average of 39.6 points. They put…