Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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Another Day, Another Wreck on Highway 316
By: Anna Clark A wreck Thursday morning on Highway 316 adds to the long and growing list of accidents on the dangerous highway. Around 8 a.m., a car turned left from Harry McCarty Road onto 316 and was hit by a car driving eastbound on the highway. Both drivers…
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Mother Shares Excitement About ‘Destination Dawgs’ at UGA
Students with intellectual or developmental disabilities will be able to complete coursework to earn a certificate at the University of Georgia beginning in 2017. Destination Dawgs, a new program, will accommodate these students’ needs and interests in post-secondary education. The goal is to give more students with disabilities a better…
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Georgia Takes Part in ‘Flash Mob of Giving’
Nov. 12 is Georgia Gives Day, the day in which the Georgia Center for Nonprofits challenges the public to donate to nonprofit organizations during one 24 hour time frame. 100% of all donations go to the organization that Georgia Gives Day collects at this website. Organizations you can donate to include Girl Scouts of Greater…
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Grady Explains: Diwali
By Adriana Vicuna Diwali has been all over social media lately. You are probably noticing Diwali posts on Facebook, Twitter, and even as a story on Snapchat. Grady Explains has all you need to know about Diwali and how it is celebrated. Diwali: is an ancient Hindu Festival that celebrates good over…
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Weekend at a Glance: Nov. 13-15
By Rayleigh Rozier Looking for something to do in Northeast Georgia this weekend? Here are some ideas. Events Calendar Links Friday, November 13th: Public Ice Skate Saturday, November 14th: SWAB Holiday Hustle 5K, Eastside Expo, Free to Breathe 5K, Santa’s Arrival Party, Pittard Park Renovation Celebration, IAGA Diwali 2015, Madison County Toy Ride and Car…
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Rebuilding East Athens
By Shaunteri Skinner The Athens Land Trust (ALT) will build a 15-home subdivision in East Athens this month. Work will begin with three homes, followed by two more in spring 2016 on Waddell Street. The organization works to rehabilitate houses in the Hancock Neighborhood, which extends from the downtown Athens…
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SGA Releases Letter, Supports Missouri
By: Chelsea Beimfohr Thursday morning the University of Georgia Student Government Association released this letter taking a firm stance against racial injustice. The letter comes after the University of Missouri president resigned this week amidst student protests over racial tension. Some students didn’t agree with SGA’s stance. “I definitely…
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Barrow County Participates in Watchful Eye Program
The Barrow County Sheriff’s Office participated in the Watchful Eye program this week. The program is a state-wide campaign in which residences of registered sex offenders were verified as compliant with state regulations. “The safety of the children in Barrow County is one of the greatest responsibilities of the Sheriff’s…
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Stories to Watch: Nov. 12
Watch for these stories throughout the day on the Grady Newsource website. \t UGA kidnapping: Students did not receive a notification from the emergency alert system. \t UGA stands with Missouri: The University of Georgia’s Student Government Association will issue a letter outlining their support for their University of Missouri counterparts. \t…
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The Stories Behind Red, White and Blue On Veterans Day
By Madison Keiger As the sun rose over the Oconee Hill Cemetery on Nov. 11, Pete Argo sat and listened to the Veterans Day Celebration. Below the blue sky and waving flag, this World War II veteran was able to reflect on his time overseas. If you were unable to attend…