Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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March for Our Lives Protest to Take Place Saturday
March For Our Lives is a protest against guns in schools. Two protests will be held this Saturday at 11 a.m. in Watkinsville and 1 p.m. in Athens, alongside hundreds of other protests across the nation. The nationwide movement is in response to recent and deadly school shootings. Grady Newsource…
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Police Attempt to ID Suspects in Drive-By Shooting
Detectives are trying to identify the suspects in a drive-by shooting that happened yesterday at Sunny Hills Court around 5:15 p.m. Police were dispatched to a home off of Sunny Hills. Witnesses told officials a silver SUV drove into the cul-de-sac of Sunny Hills Court and began shooting at vehicles…
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Grady Explains: How to Protect Your Data Online
With Facebook’s recent data scandal some are wondering how to protect their data online from being monetized into billions. Grady Explains is here to explain how you can protect your data online. Don’t Log in Through Facebook, Twitter or Google When downloading a new app or creating an account for…
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Athens Woman’s Death Ruled Homicide
Authorities are ruling 22-year-old Athens resident Jennifer Jacob’s death a murder. She was shot in her home off of Sartain Drive two months ago. Police say the suspect is Jacob’s boyfriend, Antonio Littlejohn, who was present at the time of the shooting. Littlejohn is currently in police custody without bail…
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Athens Regional Plans to Expand
Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center recently filed documents to the Georgia Department of Community Health about launching a $171 million expansion project. The project would include demolishing the oldest portion of the hospital, constructing a seven-story tower and renovating existing nursing units. The hospital’s capacity would remain at 359 beds.…
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Athens to Host Easter Egg Hunt
Bring a basket and hop on down to the Easter Egg Hunt at East Athens this Saturday. Children can start searching for the 2,000 eggs at 11:30AM. They will also have the chance to get their picture taken with the Easter Bunny.
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Local Group Raises Funds to Attend March for our Lives
There are more than 800 events planned WORLDWIDE for the March of Our Lives. This organization stands for the march to end gun violence and mass shooting in schools. The Athens Anti-Discrimation Movement is raising money to take minority students to the march in Washington D.C.. Two days ago there…
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Today’s Weather
It’s a cold, windy day in Athens. We’re under a wind advisory until 8 p.m., and some of those gusts could hit 35 mph. Grab a coat if you are heading out, and tune in tonight at 5 p.m. for more on these windy conditions!
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Athens Police Search for Wanted Man
The Athens-Clarke County Police department is searching for Jamarious Foster. The department asks if you have any information on the location of this man to please contact Detective Black at (706) 613-3888 ext. 798. The police say to not approach the suspect because he may be armed and dangerous. Check…
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Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Wanted Man
 The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office arrested Robert Huckaby today, after a search that lasted an entire week. The search included the use of tracking dogs and helicopters. Huckaby was pulled over at a traffic stop for a parole violation but then fled on foot. His arrest ended the school…