Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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Athens-Clarke County Officials to Propose Free Mass Transit Rides for Youth
ATHENS– Athens Transit will propose a new policy to the city tonight. The policy will allow for people aged five to seventeen to ride city buses for free during the summer. Students who attend school and work part-time through the Great Promise Partnership program would also be allowed to ride…
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UGA Debate Team Stands Out
ATHENS–For the twenty-seventh year in a row, the UGA debate team has qualified for the annual National Debate Tournament. The tournament hosts the top sixty eight collegiate debate teams from around the country. This year, the Georgia Debate Union is the only one to have three freshmen to qualify. One of those freshmen,…
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New Cultural Arts Venue Coming to Barrow County
BARROW– The Barrow County School System and Board of Commissioners are coming together to build a new cultural arts venue for citizens. The center will be located at the Sims Academy of Innovation and Technology campus in Barrow County. Based on the current plans, the amphitheater feature a five-tiered lawn with…
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UGA SGA Ticket Receives Mayor’s Endorsement
ATHENS– The University of Georgia Student Government Association officially began campaigning last night. Houston Gaines is the current SGA Vice President. Now he is running run next year’s President position on the Commit UGA ticket. He is the first UGA student to serve as Vice President before making the decision to…
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Student Protection Act Could Pass Soon
A bill that would allow students to opt out of standardized testing is in the Georgia House Rules Committee and could see the Governor’s desk soon. The Student Protection Act passed the Georgia Senate two weeks ago on February 29. The goal of the this bill is to allow a…
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For Pie, Math Lovers: National Celebration of 3.14
By: Fernanda Perez
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Students, Professors Take Action Against ‘Campus Carry’ Bill
ATHENS — Ink has not yet been drawn on Georgia House Bill 859, but students and professors at University of Georgia are making sure Governor Nathan Deal knows they are against the legislation.
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Learn About SGA Candidates’ Stance on Campus Carry Bill
Today officially kicks off campaigning for the Student Government Association president, vice president and treasurer position. Reporter Jazmine Calhoun spoke with a candidate from each campaign to get his or her stance on the Campus Carry Bill.
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Candidate Overview for Oconee County Commission
Local citizens are running for openings in the Oconee County Commission. Here’s a look at some of the candidates running for election in 2016. -Brett Homer
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Yummy Local Pi Day Deals
Today is not the apple pie, pecan pie, or even pepperoni pies (pizza) you love day! It’s Pi Day as in the numerical value of pi (π). However, local restaurants and grocery stores are celebrating Pi Day with special “π” discounts on your favorite pies! Don’t worry there is no…