Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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Gas Prices Are Lowest In Years
By: Blis Savidge Good news for holiday travelers… Gas prices are the lowest they have been in years, but you might be surprised to see how the price of gas in Georgia compares to other states. According to AAA, on December 1st the national average price of regular unleaded gas was $2.03…
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5 Tips to Avoid Influenza
By: Valerie Burgos The peak of the flu season is here, and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention has some tips on how you can protect yourself from it: \t Avoid close contact with sick people. \t Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or…
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ACC Animal Control Looks for Homes for 30 Cats
By: Blis Savidge 30 homeless cats…10% of them soon to be on the list for euthanasia. “We try to keep them as long as we can, but when we get full, we have to start realistically making decisions,” said Michelle Frank. The decision making won’t be necessary if the Athens Clarke County…
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Be Better Prepared this Winter
This winter in particular is expected to be colder and wetter than average. Colder temperatures with more precipitation could lend way to some harsh winter weather. The National Weather Service Forecast Office says the main main threats from winter weather across the Southeast stem from snow and ice storms. The accumulation…
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Tate to Have Free Testing to Mark World AIDS Day 2015
By: Mary Grace Shaw The National AIDS Trust designated December 1st as World AIDS Day to promote awareness on the Human Immunodeficiency Virus. According to the World AIDS Day website, there are currently 34 million people living with HIV in the world. The University of Georgia HEROs, AIDS Athens and the Clarke County Health Department are…
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Oglethorpe Cares: Community Christmas
By: Erin O’Brien The Oglethorpe Community Christmas has been going on for a little over a month now, and over 153 children’s Christmas lists still need to be funded. But founder Catherine Drewry says not to worry: December brings out the holiday spirit. There is still plenty of time for…
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Stories to watch: Dec. 1
Stories to watch out for on Tuesday, December 1, 2015: \t Downtown Athens discrimination: Athens commissioners are meeting tonight to work and discuss on a resolution to stop discrimination in some downtown Athens bars. \t Marijuana Rally: The Athens C.A.R.E Project is hosting a rally tonight to take action to…
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Neuter Commuter Program to Aid Athens Animal Populations
By: Katya Riedlinger A brand new program just hit the streets. A mobile neutering van drives through local neighborhoods in the hopes of ending animal overcrowding. Not only does this van have all of the bells and whistles to make it a stylish ride, it also will save lives by providing free spaying…
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Petition Process Allows Students to Get Diploma Without Passing Graduation Tests
By Jordynn Abernathy Madison County school officials want to get the word out about a law that could help unemployed teens get jobs. The Georgia House Bill 91 eliminates high school graduation tests as a requirement to graduate. In the past, students who passed their classes and failed the graduation test were not given…
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Woman Flees Home Due to Street Violence
By: Katya Riedlinger One woman* came home to a home full of bullet holes and damage due to a shootout in her neighborhood. The scene was a nightmare to the homeowner, her neighbors and innocent bystanders who fell victim to the violence. This homeowner decided not to take any chances with…