Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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Stories to Watch: Nov. 18
STD rates – The rates are on the rise in the United States. People between the ages of 15 and 24 represent the group with the highest STD rates. Reporter Kalyn Wilson take a look at the cause of the increase and what people can do to protect themselves. UGA X…
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Arab Students to Protest at UGA
https://youtu.be/hhpnXB9okOU By: Mary Grace Shaw A group of Arab students are planning a silent protest against Governor Nathan Deal’s executive order refusing Syrian refugees from the state of Georgia. The protest will be on Thursday, Nov. 19th, and members of the Christians for United Palestine will join the Arab…
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Former UGA Football Player to Help Hungry Families
By: Anna Clark Former UGA football player Alec Ogletree is providing 500 turkeys and grocery items to families in need. He will pass them out on Thursday, Nov. 19 from 5 – 6:30 p.m. at Newnan High School in Newnan, Ga. Ogletree is now a linebacker for the St. Louis…
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Nov. 17 Sports Wrap
By: Savannah Wilson Football coach Mark Richt speaks on the team’s preparations for the UGA v. Ga. Southern game Saturday, Nov. 21. UGA senior football player Nathan Theus says he looks forward to the game because his brother plays for the Eagles. Clarke Central basketball player Jabriel Parks talks about the…
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Gift Card Drive to Benefit Homeless
By: Anna Clark Athens Area Homeless Shelter will have a holiday gift card drive to benefit homeless Athens families. The money and gift cards donated will used by parents to buy presents for their children during a shopping trip organized by the shelter. You can donate cash, checks, or via PayPal. Cash, check,…
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Drive Safely this Holiday Season
By: Shannon Basford Thursday, Nov. 19th, University of Georgia’s parking services will provide free inspections of student, faculty, and staff vehicles and bicycles at the Tate Center Parking Deck. The inspection will check all of these things for free: \t Fluid level checks \t Belt and hose assessments \t Wiper…
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Local Deputies to Look After Residents’ Homes During Holidays
By: Anna Clark If you live in Oconee County and plan to go out of town for the holidays, deputies will step in to look after your home during your vacation. Oconee County Georgia Sheriff’s Office posted to their Facebook page saying you can fill out a Request for Security Check form and…
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Proposed Athens Airport Renovations
By: Mary Grace Shaw The Athens Airport Authority will discuss the status of two airport projects at the meeting on Nov. 17, 2015 at 3:30 p.m.. The first project on the agenda, is an update on the Runway Extension Project. The airport’s primary runway has undergone construction to be extended. The extension is…
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Stories to Watch: Nov. 17
\t No refugees in Georgia – Georgia will not allow Syrian refugees into the state at this time, Gov. Nathan Deal announced Monday afternoon. Reporter Rayleigh Rozier will have local reaction to this decision. \t Sunny skies and cool nights – Reporter Janai James will have your local North Georgia weather forecast…
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Shortage at Food Bank in Madison County
By Jordan Mecca Since 1992, the shelves at Madison County Food Bank have been filled by donation only. However, this year they will be filled thanks to a $5000 donation from the Madison County Board of Commissions. The food bank expects delivery of newly-ordered food tomorrow, Nov. 17.