Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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Have You Been Counted? UGA Survey Measures Social Climate, Comfort on Campus
By Madison Keiger and Kalyn Wilson Have you ever felt targeted, uncomfortable or unwelcomed on the University of Georgia’s campus? If so, now is your time to share your voice. The University of Georgia has created a study to better understand the social climate of UGA through the eyes of…
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Black Friday Shopping: Thrill or Kill?
By Savannah Brock Thrill? For those who don’t know, according to BlackFriday.com, “Black Friday” was coined in the 1960’s to mark the kickoff of the Christmas shopping season. Why? Back when stores kept accounting records by hand, they would indicate a loss in red ink and profits in black. Now,…
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Twitter Reaction to Missouri Campus Controversy
Despite the resignation of University of Missouri’s former president Tim Wolfe, not all the demands of student group Concerned Student 1950 have been met. See what people are saying and their demands here.
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What’s with this Rain? Flood Facts, What to Expect
By Savannah Brock As Forrest Gump said, “One day it started raining, and it didn’t quit for four months.” Hopefully Georgia will not have constant rain for four months, however it feels like it has. According to the National Weather Service the last significant flood Georgia had was in Sept.…
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America Recycles Day Events to Be Held in Athens
America Recycles Day is a day to educate and motivate people to recycle. This year the event will be celebrated around the country on Sunday Nov. 15. There are a number of events in Athens this year that people of all ages can participate in. If you want to find a…
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Should You Be Building an Ark? And Other Stories to Watch
Top four Stories to watch for November 9th: -University of Missouri Tim Wolfe resigning amid unrest. Check out this Periscope of his resignation speech: https://www.periscope.tv/w/1vAxRZQkNoNxl -Flood Warnings around Athens- Weather updates to come and more facts on floods. – One Jackson county high school is being proactive by updating their security.…
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PROFILE: Cindy O’Barr and her CHAMPS
By Savannah Brock The job of a sergeant doesn’t typically include being surrounded by kids. However, for Jackson County Sheriff Sergeant Cindy O’Barr, it’s a daily occurrence. “I love kids. Kids are just the most amazing things to me,” says Sgt. O’Barr. “What we do makes such an impression on them…
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Commissioner Speaks Out on Government Transparency
Athens-Clarke commissioners disagree over whether an update to the Utilities Plan should have been passed after a 90 page document about the plan was not released to the public. Commissioners only released a shortened 8 page document. Reporter Rayleigh Rozier talks to Commissioner Jerry Nesmith who is leading the change…
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Football Players Praise New Athens Academy Football Coach
Athens Academy football players have great things to say about new head coach Josh Alexander. Reporter Damian Reynolds went to practice to see how this change in coaching is impacting the team.
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New ACC Recycling Facility will be a CHaRM
By: Valerie Burgos A new facility that will process hard-to-recycle materials will open in Athens on Monday. The Center for Hard to Recycle Materials, or CHaRM for short, is a one-stop drop for items that as of Nov. 9 will no longer be accepted curbside or at any of the Athens-Clarke…