Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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Bluegrass Jam is Sunday Celebration for Music Lovers
It feels like an old fashioned hootenanny on Sundays at Athentic Brewing in Athens. Musicians young and old, amateur and professional, bring their instruments to the brewery each month for Sunday bluegrass jam sessions. Reporter Kristopher Wilhelm takes us to one recent gathering. Kristopher Wilhelm is a journalism major in…
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East Jackson Cross Country Coach Helps Runners Believe in Themselves
Before every race, the East Jackson girls cross country team gathers around junior Norah Nichols for an unusual ritual. She pulls a rubber fishing worm from her sock, the same one she’s carried since last year’s track season, and one by one, her teammates lean in to kiss it for…
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Wings of Change: Oconee River Land Trust Supports Biodiversity on Middle Oconee River
At first glance, the Middle Oconee River winding through Athens might be dismissed as just a murky stretch of water. However, it is a habitat that supports a critical ecosystem, one containing opportunities for discovery and study. The Oconee River Land Trust (ORLT), a nonprofit organization aiming to conserve land…
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Art and Sustainability: How One Local Artist Repurposes Materials to Master Her Craft
As climate change reshapes daily life in Athens, local artist Chloe Yune is pushing back against environmental degradation through creative sustainability. At just 23, the Indiana native and UGA graduate is making waves with her eco-conscious approach to art. Using discarded clay scraps and repurposed household “junk,” Yune crafts intricate…
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UGA Kicks Off International Education Month with Parade of Flags
The University of Georgia kicked off International Education Month today with its annual Parade of Flags. UGA students and staff walked from the Arch to Tate Plaza carrying national flags to represent their cultural backgrounds. Niketa Nandan Roy Choudhury, a graduate student at UGA, attended the Flag Parade for the…
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UGA’s Fan Engagement Provides Incentives, Interaction for All Fans
The University of Georgia is home to 21 varsity level sports teams, bringing fans from all over the country, but sometimes watching the sport is not the only way to get spectators involved and excited. UGA women’s soccer team played against the Louisiana State Tigers in front of a crowd…
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How One Local Organization is Helping Families Affected by SNAP’s Potential Pause
Family Promise of Athens works to help people experiencing homelessness, but with SNAP cuts looming on Saturday, the organization is doing everything it can to fill the gap. SNAP, or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, is a federally-funded program that provides monthly benefits to low-income households to help pay for…
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Pendergrass Police Chief Resigns Following GBI Investigation
Pendergrass Police Chief Billy McDaniel submitted his resignation to Mayor Bill Ellis on Oct. 25, the mayor told the council at its Oct. 28 meeting. McDaniel’s resignation follows the completion of a GBI investigation into missing evidence. No updates were given about the plans for a new police chief. City…
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Athens Families Face Hunger Crisis as Federal Food Aid Expires
About 60% of Athens-Clarke County students rely on free or reduced school meals, a vital lifeline that could be at risk as federal food assistance programs face drastic cuts in the new federal budget and the impact of the government shutdown. Earlier this year, Congress passed legislation reducing federal support…