Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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GBI Warns Against Phone Scam
By Jordynn Abernathy Scammers will stop at nothing in attempt to gain personal information, and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation is experiencing that first hand. The GBI says that there are calls coming from 404-244-2600, their main line, do not answer. Calls claim to be with the GBI collecting debt…
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Local Food Bank Aims to Fill Shelves for Holiday Season
By Abby Jessen One in three kids in Athens don’t know where his or her next meal is coming from. Eighty percent of families who get food from the Northeast Georgia Food Bank has at least one member working full time. The Northeast Georgia Food Bank is trying to alleviate…
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Northeast Georgia Local Elections
By Jordynn Abernathy Athens-Clarke County – Winterville Mayor: George H. Chandler, Dodd I. Ferrelle, Kenneth Dixon Hodges City Council: Samuel “Sam” Alvarez, Marus Boenig, Scott Howard, Lee Ann Pingel, Mary Williams Quinn Voting will happen tomorrow on November 3rd from 7am to 7pm at Winterville Train Depot. Be sure to…
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Bogart City Council Election Candidates
By Jordynn Abernathy The time is here! Elections for Bogart City Council are tomorrow and they are looking to fill two seats. These are all of the qualifying candidates that will be on the ballot. All have stressed the importance of transitioning from septic tanks to a downtown sewer…
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Upcoming Local Government Meetings
By Kalyn Wilson Here’s a look at which county government meetings are happening this week. Monday, November 2nd: Barrow County is having two public hearings for the FY2016 Millage Rates at 11:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. at the Commission Meeting Room, and a Special Called Meeting afterwards at 7 p.m.. Jackson…
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Stories to Watch: Nov. 2
\t It’s a rainy Monday in Northeast Georgia! We’ll be keeping you updated on the weather warnings throughout the area today. \t Election day is tomorrow in Northeast Georgia! Grady Newsource has a wrap-up of where you can vote and who’s on the ticket for each county. \t It’s not too late to…
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Adoption Agency Partners with Brewing Company to Host Benefit Concert
By: Chelsea Beimfohr All God’s Children special needs adoption agency is partnering with Southern Brewing Company to raise money for foster children across the state of Georgia. All God’s Children works to find homes for children who are school-aged, belong to a racial minority, have brothers and sisters who need a home…
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Upcoming Northeast Georgia Events : Oct. 29-Nov. 1
Upcoming Northeast Georgia events: Thursday October 29 \t All God’s Children Benefit at the Southern Brewing Company: 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. \t Halloween Carnival at Memorial Park and Bear Hollow Zoo: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. \t Listening in the Dark II: Spook Stories for Grownup: 7 p.m. \t…
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Yard Sale Benefits Local Animal Shelter
By: Anna Clark You can start on your Christmas shopping while helping puppies at the same time! [junkie-hightlights color=”red”]Hightlited words[/junkie-hightlights] Friends of Oconee County Animal Shelter is hosting its second annual yard sale. Hundreds of items have been donated to this sale. All items are “name your own price” and the money raised will…
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Stories to Watch: Oct. 29
\t Last night’s Republican debate caused a stir among the public. Reporter Shaunteri Skinner will let you know what people here are saying about it and about the moderators. \t Daniela Belton, a Barrow County field representative, for Johnny Isakson is hosting an open office today in Winder. Constituents will have the…