Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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No Costco, No Problem: E.coli is Not a Threat to Athens
By Jordan Mecca Athens residents have no reason to worry about a recent E.coli (escherichia coli) outbreak from Taylor Farms Pacific Inc.’s celery. In a press release, the company said the recalls are a precautionary measure after a celery and onion dice blend was tested positive for E.coli in a…
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Shop with a Bulldawg Program Continues
by: Katya Riedlinger For hundreds who normally wouldn’t have presents under the tree this year, one organization is rallying students to make a difference in their Christmas day. This Saturday, Dec. 5, Shop with a Bulldawg will take almost six hundred children shopping for Christmas presents. Each kid gets two…
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Veterans Shop Around at ‘Veteran Benefits Day’
By Jordynn Abernathy Today Veterans were treated with a personal “supermarket” to shop around for their benefits.  The Classic Center hosted agencies all over Georgia to provide veterans with a chance to learn more about their benefits. A few of the many agencies included: U.S Department of Veteran Services,…
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Top Stories from this Fall, Honorable Mentions: Part 1
By: Sam Lack As this semester of Grady Newsource starts to wind down, we take a look back at some of the top stories between August and December. However, before we reveal our top 5 later this afternoon, let’s take a look at some of our honorable mentions. Meet Que…
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5 Tips for Handling Finals Freakout
By Katya Riedlinger Finals: is a time where you cram three months of knowledge into multiple three-hour tests. Here are five ways to beat the stress and show your finals who is boss! 1.Sleep Sleep Sleep The University Health Center recommends getting 8 hours of sleep a night. We have heard over and…
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What Vaccines are Doing for Public Health
By Abby Jessen Vaccines are improving public health, and experts from the UGA College of Public Health and Athens Regional have teamed up to talk about it on Wednesday night. They will explain the reasons for and science behind vaccine use, address vaccination safety, and discuss the role vaccines have played in…
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Stories to Watch: Dec. 2
Gang Violence: Reporter Lana Harris investigates the impact of a growing gang problem in Northeast Georgia that left an innocent bystander dead in Madison County. New App: Barrow County schools created a new application for parents, students and teachers to stay informed, have access to important resources…
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2016 Oglethorpe County Board of Education Meetings
By Abby Jessen The Oglethorpe County Board of Education approved the 2016 meeting schedule on Tues. Below are the approved dates. \t Regular Meeting: Jan. 5, 2016 \t Work Session: Jan. 19, 2016 \t Regular Meeting: Feb. 2, 2016 \t Work Session: Feb. 16, 2016 \t Regular Meeting: Mar. 1,…
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BREAKING: Madison Road Closure
Intersection of Highway 98 and Neese Commerce Road will be closed until 7:30pm tonight according to Georgia State Patrol. A Tractor Trailer carrying logs was turning from Neese Commerce Road onto 98. The driver says he didn’t see that a car was turning onto Neese, so he did a big…
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Was Legalization of Medical Marijuana Enough for Georgia?
By: Valerie Burgos The Georgia C.A.R.E. Project plans to host a Decrim-Athens rally tonight, Dec. 1, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on the sidewalk in front of the Athens city hall. Its goal is to push comissioners to discuss and vote on a proposed marijuana ordinance by Jan. 2016. This ordinance…