Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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1 School in Clarke Considered Failing
Grady Newsource has found out that the only school in Clarke county considered failing is Gaines Elementary School. Surrounding counties in Jackson, Oconee, Oglethorpe, Clarke, Madison, and Barrow have no schools that would be considered failing. Although only one school in the Athens area could be affected by this…
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Barrow County Teacher Wins Georgia Pre-K Teacher of Year Award
ATHENS, Ga. – For the first time in the 24-year history of Georgia’s Pre-K Program, a Barrow County Pre-K school teacher has been named Georgia Pre-K Teacher of the Year.  Connie Ellington of Bethlehem Elementary School in Barrow County is the winner of the public school sector of…
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Jackson County Manager Explains Why Property Tax Increase is Needed
Property taxes may be increasing for some local home and business owners.The Jackson County Board of Commissioners will vote on the proposed tax increase in the next few weeks, but not before they hear more from property owners. “When is it going to stop?” William Carlisle asked at the meeting…
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Let’s Taco-Bout National Taco Day
If you were one of the many not celebrating National Boyfriend Day yesterday, not to worry because you still get tacos. National Taco Day is today and Grady Newsource Reporter, Leah La Rosa, shares 10 Athens places you can celebrate the occasion. 1.) Taqueria (PSA: a food truck is outside of the…
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From Athens to Union Point: New Nature Trail Expands Reach
ATHENS, Ga.– A new nature trail will begin construction in Athens within the year. It’s called the Firefly Trail. It will stretch from Athens all the way to Union Point, GA. The 39 mile trail will wind through rural areas in northeast Georgia and pass by several different cities along…
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Jackson County Officials Propose Property Tax Increase
Homeowners in Jackson County could see an increase in their property taxes. This evening, the Jackson County Commission is holding a public hearing to discuss the millage rates for 2017. The proposed millage rate will raise property taxes by more than three percent for unincorporated areas. That means an increase…
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UGA Students Pray For Peace at Event
On the evening of Sunday, October 2, more than 60 students gathered on the University's campus to pray for unity and peace among races.
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Now You Know: Vice Presidential Debate
Preview the 2016 Vice Presidential Debate
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Some School Districts in Northeast Georgia Create Charter System
(DISCLAIMER: some information has been corrected in this article) Barrow and Athens-Clarke County recently made the switch to a charter school system. The charter system provides parents and other community members a greater influence on school policy and other issues. But for parents who want to take advantage of these benefits,…
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Athens Coffee Shops Celebrate National Coffee Day
Local coffee shops have discounts today to celebrate National Coffee Day.