Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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Born in Madison, Served in Madison; Now Embraces Being a Citizen
Anthony Dove has served as the Chairman of the Madison County Board of Commissioners for nearly 8 years. As his second term is coming to an end, he has decided not to run for re-election. Dove’s public life in Madison County echoes from his childhood. The government building where Dove…
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‘Tricky Wording’ on ‘School Takeover’ Ballot
The debate over the controversial Opportunity School District proposal continues to heat up among Athens residents and people across the state. One issue on the ballot this fall asks, “Shall the Constitution of Georgia be amended to allow the state to intervene in chronically failing public schools in order to…
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Candidates, Alcohol, S.P.L.O.S.T. Discussion to Take Place at Oconee Forum
Watkinsville, GA- A candidate forum is scheduled for Oconee County Post 2 that will highlight three items on the county’s ballot for the November 8 election. Former Post 2 Commissioner John Daniell resigned from his position in May in order to run for the Chairman’s seat after current Chairman Melvin…
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BREAKING: Accident on Hwy. 441 Claims Life; Shuts Down Traffic
Watkinsville, GA–Highway 441 in Oconee County will be closed for several hours after an accident involving multiple tractor trailers left one dead and logs spilled across the roadway. The wreck occurred on Highway 441 at Tappan Spur Road. The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office has not released any additional information. Newsource…
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UGA Police Officer Retracts Previous Sexual Assault Allegations
University of Georgia’s Police Department issued additional information about the attempted abduction, sexual assault and rape incident that was issued on September 13, 2016. It was determined that the information that was relayed to the anonymous data form about the assault was incorrect. The victim stated that as she was walking on…
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Tips for Saving Water During Georgia Drought
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_oX9sBR3ic&feature=youtu.be Athens-clarke county, along with 52 other counties in North Georgia have are experiencing severe or extreme drought like conditions. Laurie Laftin, Water Conservation Specialist of Athens-Clarke Count says, “Our reservoir is full, we predict it will be full throughout the Fall, and we’ve made it through the Summer; the Summer…
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Discussions on N-word: Neal Lester to Speak
ATHENS, Ga. — At the Tate Center today, students and members of the NAACP discussed campus opinion on the N-word. A poster was put up with “Thoughts on the N-Word” in big bold letters. Above were hand written student opinions on a large notepad. The conversation is spurred today as…
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Athens College Fair to Inform High School Students
High school students around Athens will have the chance answer any questions they’ve ever had about college.The Athens Probe College Fair will take place on Wednesday, September 14 from 6:00-8:00pm, with more than 75 colleges represented. This event is coordinated annually by the University of Georgia Office of Admissions. According to their…
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Athens Daily Weather Update
Make sure you tune in tonight right here tonight at 5:00pm for the full weather outlook for your week! Daniel Jackson – Grady Newsource
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Driver in Fatal Bike Accident Had Previous DUI charges
Update at 6:30 p.m. | Howard had two previous DUI charges — one in August and one in June, according to Athens-Clarke County Solicitor General C.R. Chisholm, Jr. “You can what-if a lot of things in this case,” Chisholm said Wednesday. One of those things is the fact that Howard was…