Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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Bogart Takes Steps Toward New Public Comment Policy
Council member Greg Maddox questioned the process of public comment during the recent Bogart City Council meeting. The city plans to vote on a new policy at the next regular session meeting on Nov. 10. As long as we let the public speak, that is all I care about,” Maddox…
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Boulevard Neighborhood Bands Together at Historic Athens Porchfest
Community members in white ringer tees with the words “Save Historic Legion Pool” and kids in costume filled the streets of the historic Boulevard neighborhood on Sunday. The shirts addressed the “Save Legion Pool” initiative to protect the pool on the University of Georgia’s campus and bring attention to the…
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Growth, Good Weather, Celebration of Community at 7th Annual Historic Athens Porchfest
The first rain in almost two weeks threatened Historic Athens Porchfest hours before the outdoor festival began, but a light breeze and blue sky dispersed the clouds before Sunday’s event was halfway over. First-time host Shawn Baker smiled as the sun emerged, although he was prepared for rain with…
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Oconee Students Get Jumpstart on Broadcast Skills, Media Literacy with OCTV
At Oconee County Elementary, the adults aren’t the ones delivering the news of the day — it’s the students. Every morning, a group of fourth- and fifth-graders work together to interview, inform and create OCTV, the school’s in-house broadcast. Led by media specialist Rachel Carter, the students film birthday shoutouts,…
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Nicholson Council Approves $18K Electrical Bid for Public Works Facility
The Nicholson City Council unanimously approved Monday a $18,000 bid from Walter Barnett Construction for electrical work at the city’s new public works storage facility. The bid and other financial matters took up much of the 30-minute meeting. Electrical Bid Approved Mayor Steve T. Nichols told the council that rough-in…
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Junior Jewels Album Listening Party, Taylor Swift’s Music Brings People Together
Taylor Swift dropped her new album at midnight on Oct. 3 titled “The Life of a Showgirl” with 12 tracks and a collaboration with Sabrina Carpenter on the song “The Life of a Showgirl.” While people were listening to the music from around the world, here in Athens, the Junior…
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Historic Clarke County School Cleanup Plans Spark Discussion Over Future Use
The Clarke County Board of Education unanimously approved spending nearly $143,000 for abatement and trash removal at West Broad Street School during its most recent meeting. A fire at the historic school on Sept. 8, 2025 partially destroyed the inside of one of its vacant buildings. The fire caused…
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Where Did the Electric Go? UGA Transportation Includes More Diesel Buses in Fleet
The University of Georgia received a $10 million grant in spring 2019 to purchase 20 Proterra Catalyst E2 electric buses and began using them in the fall semester. As part of their sustainability plan, this grant allowed the university to step forward in reducing carbon emissions and provide alternative transportation…
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After Loss of Bassist, The Original Screw Tops Celebrate His Life at Porchfest
The Original Screw Tops are playing at Sunday’s Historic Athens Porchfest, but things are different this year following the recent death of longtime bassist Jeff Evans. “To be honest, I’m still in shock because he had this heart condition,” vocalist Marcelo Buril said. “It was one of those days…
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Jefferson’s Dallas Russell: A Wrestling Star in the Making
Jefferson High School senior Dallas Russell was a standout running back last year for the Dragons with 979 yards from scrimmage and 12 total touchdowns. However, this year, Russell made one of the hardest decisions of his life — he has opted out of playing football to focus on wrestling. …