Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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Georgia Red Cross Sends Volunteers for Hurricane Florence Relief
The Georgia Red Cross has been making significant Hurricane Florence relief efforts in the Carolinas. Volunteers throughout Georgia and Athens have made the trek to both North and South Carolina. The post-storm flood waters have continued to rise in some coastal areas of North Carolina. More than 30 people have…
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Athens-Clarke County Police to End Grace Period on New Hands-Free Law
During the two months since the Georgia “Hands-Free” law went into effect, Athens-Clarke County police have issued fewer than one ticket every two weeks, and eight warnings. Brittany Stewart is a senior majoring in journalism in the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Georgia.
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Local Organizations See Need for Affordable Housing in Area
Over the past few years, affordable housing in the Athens-Clarke County area has become more scarce for low-income families, said the employees of two local organizations. Jocelyn Crumpton, shelter coordinator of the Athens Area Homeless Shelter, and Spencer Frye, state representative for Georgia House District 118 and executive director of…
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Flu Season Starts in Two Weeks: Where to Get Vaccinated
Flu season starts in two weeks and it’s time to get your vaccination. It takes two weeks for the flu vaccine to build up antibodies and protect the body against the influenza virus according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. If you were vaccinated today, those antibodies won’t…
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UGA Transfer Student Creates Connections With ‘No Friends Meetup’
Aiden Gallagher is brand new to UGA. That’s why he took meeting people into his own hands. Gallagher posted fliers throughout his apartment complex and UGA’s campus to promote his event, The “I Have No Friends” Meetup in Athens. Gallagher, a junior transfer student, decided to host the event because…
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It Takes a Village: Athens Area Puppy Raisers Fill Vital Need
Ninety more dogs in Athens are on their way to serving Americans with disabilities this National Service Animal Month. With 300 members, The Athens Area Puppy Raisers is the largest chapter of the National Guide Dog Foundation in the country. These members spend almost every minute with their dogs and…
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UGA Student Briefly Hospitalized After Bird Scooter Accident
A University of Georgia student was sent to Athens Regional Medical Center after a bird scooter accident last week. Christina Conner was riding down Sanford Drive when she says she lost her balance and hit her head on the concrete. “Apparently I fell twice, and I don’t remember falling two…
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East Broad Street Bridge, Road Closure Starts Sept. 18
The East Broad Street Bridge and surrounding roads were initially set to close Monday morning on Sept. 17, but due to weather concerns, there was a minor delay in closing preparations and installments. The Athens Clarke-County Government says the bridge will be closed by Sept. 18. The bridge and approaching…
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Athens-Clarke County Sees Increase in Single-Family Housing Permits
During the housing boom of the mid-2000s, Athens-Clarke County received hundreds of single-family new construction permits yearly. As the housing crisis swept the nation, these numbers dropped drastically to levels below 100. Now, over the course of the past couple of years, the county has seen an increase in these…
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UGA Marks Constitution Day with Guest Lecture
Today is Constitution Day, marking the 231st anniversary of the signing of the document that officially established the U.S. government. In celebration of the national observance, the American Founding Group and the School of Public and International Affairs hosted a guest lecture at the UGA Chapel by Carol Burkin, Presidential…