Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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Election Night 2016 *UNOFFICIAL* Running Totals
NATIONAL* CANDIDATE ELECTORAL VOTES % STATES REPORTING Hillary Clinton 122 62% Donald Trump 167 62% Gary Johnson 0 62% STATE** CANDIDATE VOTES % COUNTIES REPORTING Hillary Clinton 1,175,758 76.7% Donald Trump 1,535,128 76.7% Gary Johnson 78,856 76.7% Senatorial Candidates Johnny Isakson 1,545,868 76.7% Jim Barksdale 1,001,381 76.7% Allen…
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Coffee with a Cop: Your Chance to Meet Law Enforcement
The Athens-Clarke County Police Department is hosting “Coffee with a Cop,” a chance for members of the community to meet law enforcement officers. There are four opportunities for you to attend Coffee with a Cop this month. Your questions and concerns will be addressed as well as any discussion topics…
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Some Students Can’t Go Home to Vote
With the election around the corner, many Americans who haven’t already voted early will probably try to do so tomorrow. However, some students at the University of Georgia who aren’t residents of Athens may not have a chance to head back home and cast their vote. UGA student Larsen Vaughn…
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Campaign Signs Vandalized in Athens
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbzXrtTMMzU&w=560&h=315] It’s only one day until election day and the national election polls are getting closer. Here in Athens supporters of both candidates are becoming frustrated because their signs have either been stolen or vandalized. Andrew Clyde, the Owner and CEO of Clyde’s Armory, has had 28 of the…
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Thinking Critically About Red, Blue Map in U.S. Elections
Everyone with eyes in the United States has seen this picture at some point in the last few months. The problem with that image is that the surface area of red way over represents the Republican support in the country. A more accurate map (based in population) would look more…
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BREAKING: Barrow County Gunman Arrested
The Barrow County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a gunman in response to the shooting death of an 18-year-old last week. The victim, 18-year-old Jose Tovar-Campuzano, was shot at a residence on Rooks Road in Winder on November 4. According to the sheriff’s office, Tovar-Campuzano was trying to moderate an argument between…
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On the Ballot: Oconee County Alcohol Sales
WATKINSVILLE, Ga-Staying close to home on Sundays while enjoying an alcoholic beverage might be easier for Oconee County residents after Nov. 8. There will be two ordinances on the ballot that would allow the sale of alcoholic beverages on Sundays. The first ordinance gives residents the option of allowing restaurants to…
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Local Police Department Becoming More Transparent with Community
If you call the Athens-Clarke County Police Department today during regular business hours, you can get your questions answered by Epifanio Rodriguez, the Public Information Officer. Up until recently, you might not have received that help. When R. Scott Freeman became Chief of Police in Athens-Clarke County in July of…
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Local Business Owners Weigh in on 2016 Election
Georgia was just ranked the best state in which to do business for the 4th year in a row. On Wednesday, Site Selection announced its annual rankings for the most “business-friendly” state. This makes the economy an even bigger election issue here. Many small businesses worry about the effects of the…