Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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Downtown Athens to Hold Parade of Lights
IMPORTANT CHANGE IN ROUTE: The parade begins at the corner of Hancock Avenue and Pulaski Street. The parade ends in front of City Hall. CLOSED ROADS: Intersection of Washington and College Street at 4:00 PM and Hancock Street at 4:45 PM, The Annual Downtown Parade of Lights will be held downtown tonight…
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No Shave November in Numbers
No Shave November, may only last a month, but raising money for men’s health is a year long process. During the month of November, men take a stand and support those men who have lost their hair from the vigorous treatment that takes it away by not shaving their facial hair. One organization…
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Update: Tornado Warning Issued in Barrow, Clarke, Jackson Counties
A tornado warning has been issued for Barrow, Clarke, and Jackson county by the National Weather Service. Authorities are advising you seek shelter indoors immediately. The most likely location for a tornado touchdown has been identified as West of Athens in Commerce and Jefferson area. Get on the ground floor of…
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Oconee County Rivalry More Than Just Schools
There is a rivalry between the two high schools in Oconee County, but it has nothing to do with football. Meet Jenny Major, an Oconee County High School parent who says that some people think one side of the county is better than the other. She also thinks that realtors…
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Housing Prices Surpass 2006 Market Peak
Housing prices surpassed the 2006 housing market peak across the national average in September. This information was just released in a report by the S&P Corelogic Case-shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index. According to the report, housing prices in September were one tenth of a percent higher than the…
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‘Serengeti Dreams’ Sculpture Dedicated at Bear Hallow Zoo
An 8ft. metal sculpture was dedicated to Bear Hollow Zoo this morning by local artist Harry Rittenberry, Jr. Over 30 Athens residents attended the ceremony and many feel the art piece will inspire visitors who walk the trails every day. Clint Murphy says Rittenberry’s piece embodies its Serengeti Dreams name and will…
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Rain today and this weekend!
ATHENS, Ga. — We could see up to 3/4 of an inch of rain today in Northeast Georgia, which would begin to alleviate our “extraordinary” drought conditions, although not enough to end the drought completely. You’ll likely see rain and thunderstorms, some possibly severe, throughout the afternoon today, probably clearing up…
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Wet Weather Washes Wednesday Intramural Championship
After nearly a month and a half without rain, the storms have finally moved in and soaked all of North East Georgia. Which is great for most of us! Unless you have a once in a lifetime chance to play football in Sanford Stadium Wednesday. Case in point: the UGA…
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Georgia Transportation Summit Discusses State’s Needs
It’s a big day for transportation in Georgia: the American Council of Engineering Companies of Georgia is hosting the annual Georgia Transportation Summit. At the event, top officials from the Georgia Department of Transportation and other transportation companies of Georgia will meet and talk about the latest needs and happenings…
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Local Organizations Participate in #GivingTuesday
Athens, GA. – With as little as one dollar, one local non-profit organization here in Athens was able to make a difference in the community. Elyse isn’t just a YMCA employee today. She helped make a big difference in a small way by baking a sweet treat to sell for…