Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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UGA Student’s Sign Video of ‘Can’t Stop the Feeling’ Goes Viral
Can’t stop the sharing, that is what happened to one University of Georgia student’s “Can’t stop the feeling” sign language video. The video shows that even though someone can’t hear the music, doesn’t mean they cant enjoy the music video Haley Beach, a second-year Communication Science and Disorders Major truly has…
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Summer Heat Is Bringing Bugs Indoors
Click to watch! https://youtu.be/JpNf6UZddmE
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Local Citizens Speak Out Against Opportunity School District
ATHENS, Ga — Opposition to Governor Deal’s Opportunity School District (OSD) proposal is uniting a few local Democrats and Republicans. CJ Amason, the Executive Director for the Foundation for Excellence in Public Education, has helped work in Athens with grassroots groups of bipartisan members…
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Early Voting Booth To Open At Tate Student Center
ATHENS, Ga– A new agreement between UGA’s Student Government Association and Athens’ Board of Elections will allow students to cast their ballots on campus. Any student living in Athens will be able to choose between voting in Athens-Clarke County or with an absentee ballot from their home town. In a press…
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University of Georgia Introduces Logo Change
University of Georgia changed it’s entire logo for the first time since 1989. The new symbol includes a “revitalized” version of the arch, the shield, and the founding year. According to the University of Georgia website, UGA wants to create a stronger brand across all of its colleges. They believe…
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Athens Music: 20 Years After New Adventures in Hi-Fi
Athens Music Hannah Zale Extended Interview North by North Extended Interview Vinyl Suns Extended Interview
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Marking 9/11: 15 Years Later
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nROcq9IBEOo&feature=youtu.be A trip to New York right after the attacks led Bob Hart to create the 9/11 Memorial Trail. September 11, 2011 is a day remembered forever. Fifteen years have gone by and it still has a significant impact on the Athens community. This trail offers many artistic figures from local…
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Brock Turner Officially Named Sex Offender
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgQPItWNiYI&feature=youtu.be As of today, the convicted rapist from the Stanford University swim team is now a registered sex offender. Brock Turner was released from jail early on Friday after serving 3 out of the 6 months he was sentenced. Below is a quick timeline of the events involving the case,…
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iPhone 7 Revealed at Apple Conference
https://youtu.be/RldAkNvFD7g Tim Cook walked across the stage today to raucous applause as he unveiled the newest model of iPhone: the iPhone 7. Among the many new features, Apple revealed that the camera head was an all new design. Additionally, the home button is completely customizable. However, the feature amongst much…