Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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Board of Elections Announces Special Election Voting Locations
Early voting begins October 17, 2017, in Clarke County. The only place to early vote is the Athens-Clarke County Board of Elections. Voters must bring valid photo identification. Early voting must take place during these times: Athens-Clarke County Board of Elections 155 S. Washington St. Athens, GA Monday, October 16…
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High School Football Update
Catch up with all the local high school football games that are scheduled to play out under the Friday Night Lights with sports reporter Allie Bailey. Athens Academy (6-0) vs. Providence Christian Academy (1-5) at 7:30 p.m at Providence. Clarke Central High School (5-2) vs. Johnson High School (0-7) at…
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Church Hosts ‘Jake Fromm State Farm’ Tailgate
Watkinsville Baptist Churches hosting a “Jake Fromm State Farm” tailgate for this Saturday’s game verses Mizzou. This persona Fromm is adopting is based off of the State Farm commercial that is centered around “Jake From State Farm.” Anyone can come to the tailgate, which will be from 1 – 5 PM…
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Homecoming Happenings: What To Do On Saturday
Friday, October 13, 2017 9:00 AM Parker Memorial Golf Tournament The Warnell School of Forestry will host a game of golf with alumni and students at the UGA golf course. 5:30 PM Warnell School of Forestry Alumni Dinner and Business Meeting A dinner will be held at Flinchum’s Phoenix to…
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The Oreo That Has Us mystified
Milk’s favorite cookie, the Oreo, is shrouded in mystery this fall and it could mean a large payday for you. Grady Newsource tried the mystery cookie today in the newsroom and got some pretty interesting reactions. The cookie company released their mystery flavor earlier this week and has offered a…
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Oconee County Elementary School Proposes Rezoning
The Oconee County Board of Education members will vote on the proposed redistricting of its elementary Schools on November 13th. To make sure your voice is a part of the final decision, you can fill out the board’s official feedback form here.
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UGA Student Charged with Murder
A University of Georgia Student has been charged with murder after running his car through a Taco Bell in Swainsboro, Georgia, killing one person inside and injuring four more. Freshman Biology major Oliver Cope is charged with felony murder, four counts of aggregated assault and damage to property in the…
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Georgia Museum of Art Hosts Toddler Tuesday
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1HNQYMrvmA&w=560&h=315] The Georgia Museum of Art hosts Toddler Tuesdays once a month. Toddlers ages 18 months to three years get to have story time, go on a scavenger hunt around the museum and draw with chalk, markers and charcoal. Toddler Tuesdays has been offered for over a year and…
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WATCH: Athens H.S. Football Playoff Spotlight
Four weeks remain in the GHSA high school football regular season, and four Athens teams are in the hunt for playoff spots in their respective divisions.