Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
-
New Coffee Shop Opens in the Classic City
By: Ellie Trice Coffee lovers in Athens have a new reason to head downtown to caffeinate. 1000 Faces opened a new space right off Thomas street in downtown Athens. The space means a 60 percent expansion from its previous spot on Barber Street. The shop preaches a mission of community,…
-
Departments Vary in Hate Crime Reporting
There were no hate crime statistics reported to the FBI from the Athens area in the last three years. There was one hate crime reported in 2016 from the University of Georgia, which is treated differently then Athens. But officials aren’t sure how these reports even get to the FBI.…
-
International Students Plan for Upcoming Holiday Week
Thanksgiving break is quickly approaching for UGA students. But not all students get to travel home for this holiday. Anchor Jake Stevens spoke with students close to the international student population on what their plans are for the holiday week.
-
Local Transportation SPLOST Plans to be Discussed
The Mayor and Commission are going to be looking at when and how they are going to start spending TSPLOST at tonight’s work session. TSPLOST, short for Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax, was passed last week with around 74 percent of the vote. It will add one cent…
-
UPDATE: Four Barrow County Schools on Lockdown, Bank Incident
12:57 pm Updated: According to a press release from Winder Police, near 7:54 am, at least two suspects wearing masks, physically assaulted the driver of an armored truck as he serviced a drive-up ATM behind the Bank of America on Broad Street in Winder. No one was shot during the incident,…
-
Oconee County Schools Approve Redistricting Plan
Three Oconee County elementary schools will follow a new redistricting plan starting next school year. The Oconee School Board voted unanimously to approve the new redistricting plan. The new map breaks up enrollment at Rocky Branch Elementary and Malcolm Bridge Elementary to send students to Dove Creek Elementary…which will open…
-
New Brewery Opens in Athens
By Russell Vandiver The Akademia Brewing Company had its grand opening November 13 at 150 Crane Drive on Atlanta Highway from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The company is run by Matt Casey and brewmaster Morgan Wireman who have both been home brewers for nearly a decade. Casey and Wireman want…
-
2017 Downtown Parade of Lights Deadline Thursday
Kicking off the holidays in Athens this year is the annual Downtown Parade of Lights, but before the parade, floats and other acts must register with ACC to make the spectacle possible.
-
Athens-Clarke County Searches for City Hall Christmas Tree
The Annual Downtown Athens Parade of Lights is set for Thursday, December 7 at 7 PM. This Year’s theme is “Rockin’ around the Christmas Tree.” But…Athens Clarke County still needs a cedar tree for the event by December 1. They are asking for someone in the Athens community to donate…
-
Where Can You Get a Flu Shot?
Flu season is upon us. Did you know that the flu virus can survive for up to 8 hours on a surface? With Thanksgiving only two weeks away, many people have made a point to get their shot before heading home to spread those pesky germs. There are many places…