Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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Weather: Nov. 4 Minor Flood Warning
By Jordynn Abernathy A minor flood warning went into effect Wednesday for the Oconee River near Penfield, reaching Clarke County, Oconee County, and Greene County. According to the National Weather Service, there will be light drizzles and no heavy rain showers are expected throughout the week. The river is currently cresting…
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West Jackson Middle School Named No. 1 at FFA Convention
By Sammy O’Brien The future of farming in America looks bright after West Jackson Middle School took home the National Outstanding Middle School Award. WJMS is the winner of this year’s award presented by the Future Farmers of America Organization in Louisville, Ky. All fifty-two states sent representatives for the convention. Chapter…
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Citizens Stand in Support of Living Wage Policy
By Madison Keiger It was standing room only Nov. 3 at the Mayor and Commission Meeting. That was because dozens of citizens were present to voice their opinions about an Athens-Clarke County Living Wage Policy for city-county workers. “Just because part time employees are given less hours, does not mean their work is valued…
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Northeast Georgia Election Results Are In
By Kalyn Wilson Election night is over, and northeast Georgia has a few new elected officials. Check out the unofficial results by county below. ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY, Winterville: Candidate Number of Votes Percentage of Total Votes Dodd I. Ferrelle 187 53.28% George H. Chandler 93 26.50% Kenneth Dixon Hodges 69 19.66%…
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Athens Crosswalks Improved for Pedestrian Safety
By Jordynn Abernathy Athens-Clarke County commission has allocated $260,000 for pedestrian and bicycle improvements. There with be $203,000 designated for the construction of the budget has been designated for the construction of new crosswalk projects. The goal is to make all the crosswalks consistent with one another by having the…
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Food Truck Ordinance Passes, Coming to Athens
By Connor Riley After a delay and some debate, food trucks will finally be coming to Athens, Georgia. The Athens Clarke County Board of Commisioners passed an ordinance Tuesday night which will allow food trucks to operate downtown in Athens after some protest by local restaurant owners. Food trucks will…
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Two Georgia Football Players Arrested, Suspended
By Nicole Castrellon Two UGA football players were arrested early Wednesday morning on misdemeanor possession of marijuana charges by the UGA Police Department. Freshmen Chauncey Rivers and Natrez Patrick were booked in Athens-Clarke County Jail and were both released on $1,000 bonds at 6 a.m. Both players have been…
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Fog Safety Tips
By: Blis Savidge More than 500 people die from fog-related car accidents every year according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. With fog in the forecast this week, these simple tips could save your life. \t Turn your headlights on, but do…
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Election Day Across Northeast Georgia
By: Valerie Burgos Various counties across Northeast, GA, are hosting their city elections today, Nov. 3rd, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Below is all of the information you need to know to vote: Candidates: Voting Locations: Athens-Clarke County – Winterville Winterville Train Depot, Winterville, GA Barrow County – Winder Winder Community…
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UGA’s Spotlight in the Arts Festival Kicks Off Tomorrow
The University of Georgia’s Spotlight on the Arts Festival begins Nov. 4th and will last until Saturday, November 14th. The festival will feature more than 50 various events, and everyone is welcome to attend. Here is a list of the highlight events occurring this week: Wednesday, Nov. 4th – Kickoff: \t Opening Celebration @…