Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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College Republicans Release Statement on Trump Endorsement
A popular student organization is backing off on its support of Donald Trump. This week, the Georgia Association of College Republicans revoked its endorsement of the republican nominee. I talked to students about the move some may call controversial On Monday, the Georgia Association of College Republicans released a statement,…
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Game Day Attracts Investigators to Athens
University of Georgia game days can be considered fun, but they can also be dangerous. This is what drew the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to Athens. As part of Operation Cross Country X, organized by the FBI, the GBI along with the Athens-Clarke County police department attempted to stop child…
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Chili Cook-Off Helps Support Local Entrepreneurs
Tech companies are competing in a different market Friday, October 21. It’s the chili market. Four Athens is hosting the Classic City Chili Cook-Off at Bar South to help local entrepreneurs grow and advance their businesses. Tamara Neff, the Community Outreach Manager at Four Athens, says the organization will help…
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Athens for Everyone Endorses Barksdale
Local activist group Athens for Everyone has endorsed candidate Jim Barksdale for Georgia Senate. President Tim Denson, speaking on behalf of the group, said that he agrees with Barksdale’s stances on environmental issues, women’s health, and living wages. “We believe Jim Barksdale is the best path to bring about a…
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Some Women Voting Early to Mark 19th Amendment
Athens Resident Jobeth Allen is voting early today for one simple reason… today’s date. The 19th Amendment granted women the right to vote and the number 19 symbolizes a special day for a few early voters– Jobeth and her sister. Follow Grady Newsource on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for updates…
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Final thoughts on the Final Debate
Athens residents discuss their expectations of tonight’s final Presidential debate. One woman recently became a citizen and will soon be voting for the first time. She is hoping several different topics will be discussed tonight. Walter Moturi, a UGA international Ph.D student, is not able to vote but has been…
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UGA Marks Gandhi Week of Service
The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others -Mohandas Gandhi That’s just what the University of Georgia’s Indian Cultural Exchange is hoping to do this week. They are spreading service in memory of Gandhi’s birthday on October 2. Gandhi Week of Service will…
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6-Year-Old Becomes Local Voice of Autism Awareness
He’s on the cover of a magazine and a book– and he’s only six years old. Sawyer Mathis is the star of “The Littlest Inventor,” a book that his mom wrote to give kids like him a voice. She says it gives him confidence in his abilities even at a…
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LGBT: A Day in the Life at UGA
In celebration of National LGBT Resource Center Day, the university center hosted a raffle and gave away colorful cupcakes. This was to bring more awareness to a resource that both students and community members can use to their advantage. A senior at the University of Georgia, Sestina Real, spent all…
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The FINAL Debate: Is it Worth Watching?
More than 20 people are in line at the Athens Board of Elections office for early voting– and the lines have been just as long since Monday, October 17. Athens Resident Jobeth Allen is voting early and will not be watching the final debate. Allen says she “can’t stand to…