Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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UGA Policy Would Allow Extremist Speech
Richard Spencer’s white supremacy speeches are causing issues across college campuses in the S-E-C. His most recent stop was at the University of Florida earlier today, where he was met by hundreds of protestors. The University of Florida President, Kent Fuchs, told CNN that the money spent on the event…
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University System of Georgia Issues Statement on KSU
The University System of Georgia (USG) is looking into how Kennesaw State University responded to university cheerleaders kneeling at a football game. The USG released this one-sentence statement Wednesday afternoon: “The University System of Georgia is conducting a special review to look into recent allegations raised about athletic processes at…
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Mental Health Resources: CAPS at UGA
Those feeling stressed, anxious or depressed have resources available on the University of Georgia’s campus. The Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) at the University Health Center specializes in mental health and wellbeing. Some of the services provided by CAPS include: \t Individual counseling \t Group counseling \t Crisis intervention \t…
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AthHalf Sets New Half Marathon Route
Runners participating in the AthHalf this Sunday will be following a new route. Because of construction at Sanford Stadium, runners will be going through downtown Athens, Five Points, and Cobbham Historic Neighborhood, to name a few of the highlights. The race starts at 7:30 AM and has a four-hour time limit.…
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Annual Light the Night Walk to Benefit Cancer Research
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society will have its annual Light the Night Walk Friday, October 20th, 2017. The proceeds of the walk will go towards the treatment of cancer patients, research for future treatments and more. If you want to donate, register or find out more, you can do so here.
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Athens Proposes TSPLOST Tax Projects
On November 7, Clarke County voters will have the option to approve a one-percent sales tax increase for various transportation projects around the county. The most expensive projects include pavement rehabilitation and the Firefly Trail project. You can read about all 19 of the projects here. If approved, the sales…
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Georgia Supreme Court Makes DUI Ruling
The Georgia Supreme Court ruled Monday that the state constitution protects drivers right to refuse a breathilizer test. This is not a new law. It’s simply a new interpretation of the Georgia state constitution. This ruling means that when a driver is pulled over for a suspected D-U-I, the person…
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Weather for the week of 10/16/2017
Here’s the link to this week’s weather with Kelsy Dawsey from Grady Newsource: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EK8CwYbYFgs&feature=youtu.be
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UPDATE: Officer-Involved Shooting in Athens
CLARKE COUNTY, Ga. – UPDATE: Edward Herron was named as the policeman that was in the officer involved shooting. Investigators say that he is on administrative leave until further notice. The shooter, Nicholas Head, 27, is currently at the Athens Regional Hospital in ICU. Officers have confirmed that he will…
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Athens-Clarke County Wants Your Ideas
Do you want a say in what Athens will look like in ten years? Now is your chance. Athens-Clarke County is putting together their ten-year comprehensive plan, and they want your opinion. You can fill out this online questionnaire and share your thoughts on what issues are most important to…