Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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Athens Clarke-County Police and Body Cameras: What to Know
ATHENS — Athens-Clarke County Police Department have been wearing body cameras for more than two years now. Chief Deputy of Police Justin Gregory said complaints have decreased against officers since the cameras have been in use. “The video technology is great,” Chief Gregory said. “Many times, when a complaint is filed,…
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5 Stories to Watch Today: Ciné, Sexual Awareness Month, UGA Tennis
Here’s what is happening around Northeast Georgia today. Follow Grady Newsource reporters for these stories online and on TV today. \t Entertainment An Athens favorite celebrates its anniversary today. Ciné is celebrating nine years in Athens and will be celebrating all month long. The film house will be hosting a series of praised international films throughout April.…
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Athens Ciné Celebrates Ninth Anniversary
Ciné, the local art house theater in downtown Athens, is celebrating its ninth anniversary. \nThere will be movie showings throughout the entire month of April. The showings will include a variety of acclaimed movies from all around the world.
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How Athens Fared in Southern College Towns Bracket
A winner will be crowned later today involving bracketology, college towns in the South, and democracy at its purest form. Sounds good, doesn’t it? Garden & Gun Magazine is running a March Madness style bracket featuring 32 southern college towns ranging from the Midwest to cities along the eastern coast. Wins are determined…
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Students React to Spring Concert Performer
University Union announced the 2016 spring concert performer at 9:30 a.m. Monday. Students immediately reacted in praise of its decision.
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Bark For Life Kicks Off in Athens-Clarke County
Special Events cochair, Natalie Adams, talks about Bark For Life The first annual Bark For Life event kicked off this weekend for Athens-Clarke Relay For Life and UGA Relay For Life. “We are hoping for this to become annual and sort of grow each year with more people coming out,” said…
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University Union Announces 2016 Spring Concert
ATHENS — Fetty Wap will be performing live at Stegeman Coliseum April 26. University Union is sponsoring the annual event as part of its spring concert series. Tickets will go on sale Wednesday and can be purchased here. Doors open for the event at 6:30 p.m. and the show begins…
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Inside the Clown Barrel with Rodeo Clown Jake Willcox
ATHENS, Ga. — Some of the unsung heroes from The Great Southland Stampede Rodeo are the clown and the bullfighters. These men put their lives on the line as they protect bull riders. The clown barrel has become a valuable tool in not only entertaining the crowd but also in…
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Weekend Recap: ‘Panama Papers,’ Amtrak, Georgia Legislation
Here’s what happened around the world and in your neighborhood over the weekend. \t Panama Papers A document leak uncovered by a group of reporters shows the hidden wealth of the some of world’s top leaders, politicians and celebrities. According to the report, a Panama-based law firm, Mossack Fonseca, helped its clients…
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Gather Round for the Rodeo: Great Southland Stampede Opens
The 42nd Great Southland Stampede Rodeo opens tonight. While the rodeo is a big fan attraction, the agriculture industry that supports the rodeo is experiencing some difficulties. Reporter James Thompson has more: Click here for the full story.