Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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Clarke County Teachers Propose Changes to Discipline Policies
By Dillon Richards ATHENS, Ga. — Nearly fifty Clarke County School District teachers signed a document recommending a slew of new policies to the Clarke County School Board. One of those teachers, Amit Bharucha, said it’s time now, more than ever, to take another look at the rulebook. “Obviously this…
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Safety a Concern as School Board Considers New Entrance for Ila Elementary
DANIELSVILLE – One of the oldest schools in Madison County may soon try something new. A proposal by the county’s school board would turn a classroom at Ila Elementary School into a new front entrance where visitors would check in. School officials say they need to make this move to improve…
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UPDATE: Two UGA Freshmen Football Players Released on Bond, Face Felony Charge for Shooting BB Gun in Dorm Room
Georgia freshman football players Julian Rochester and Chad Clay were released from Athens-Clarke County Jail Tuesday morning on a $2,000 bond. Each player stands accused of two felonies on charges related to shooting and possessing a BB gun in their dorm room. — Original story, posted April 12, 2016, @ 8:36…
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Distracted and Dangerous: April Marks Driving Awareness Month
Cops may be writing more tickets during the month of April. It’s Distracted Driving Awareness Month and more people are receiving tickets for texting, eating and being distracted while driving.
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National Public Safety Telecommunications Week Shines Light on 911 Dispatchers
Captain Jimmy Williams, 911 Director of Oconee County Sheriff’s Office National Telecommunications Week brings celebration and acknowledgment to 911 dispatchers from all over the country. This year the event is celebrated from April 10th – April 16th. By: Fernanda Perez
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Proposed Calls Creek Sewer Line Causes Concern
Talks of an expansion to the Oconee Waste Water Facility has some Watkinsville residents concerned. The County Utility Management Director has proposed a pipe carrying excess treated water that would run through a subdivision. And while posted signs aren’t explicity saying it, people there are collectively saying “not in my…
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Free The Girls Creates Opportunity for Victims of Sex Trafficking
For some reason, we love to hold on to items we don’t need and let’s face it, your underwear drawer is home to many of these items. What if there was a way to donate your old camisoles and bras with the opportunity to help empower victims of human trafficking?…
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Barrow County Senior Center Worker Saves a Life
Patricia Griffin of Barrow County will be featured at the Barrow County Commission meeting Tuesday night at 7 pm. Patricia saved the life of a client at the senior center when he went into cardiac arrest. Patricia tells the story of how it happened. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzha4Prckos&nohtml5=False
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Governor Deal Signs Senate Bill 323
According to Governor Nathan Deal’s office, Governor Deal has signed Senate Bill 323. The bill now allows Georgia state college and universities to delay requests regarding Open Record Requests. The law now extends the deadline for ‘responses to requests regarding certain records relating to intercollegiate sports programs’. The deadline is…