Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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Reported Racial Slur Shuts Down Local Bar
By Danielle Herman Controversy over the alleged racial slur in the name of a drink at a local bar has caused a firestorm on social media, and the fallout hasn’t stopped yet. After a photo of an alleged drink menu began circulating social media on Monday, General Beauregard’s closed its…
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Ghost Hunter’s Tale at Morton Theatre
by Katya Riedlinger
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Boys & Girls Club of Jackson County Facilities Get Upgrade
A leaking roof, holes in the floor, holes in the walls, a lack of security due to broken locks.
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New Section to Oglethorpe School Board Planning Process
By: Jordynn Abernathy and Abby Jessen The Oglethorpe County School System has added a new part to their strategic planning process… holding community listening sessions. Superintendent Beverley Levine has implemented the community session this year because she believes it is essential to have community input. Board members say this will be a…
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Midday Update: Oct. 28
\t General’s accusation– Mayor Nancy Denson said she has received about 12 complaints related to the drink item at General Beauregards. All of these complaints were spurred from social media, and no one had seen the physical copy of the menu themselves. \t Boys & Girls Club – The Boys &…
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Stories to Watch: Oct. 28
\t A local bar General Beauregards was accused of having a racial slur on its drink menu. That resulted in a lot of backlash on social media. Reporter Danielle Herman is interviewing a number of students to get their reaction on this news. She is also reaching out to the owner…
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Athens Bar Responds to Alleged Racial Slur on Drink Menu
The co-owner of an Athens bar says he is investigating an image shared on Twitter Monday night that depicts a racial slur on a drink menu. The response on both Twitter and the bar’s Facebook page have been highly critical of the menu in question and the bar itself. The…
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Guide Dog Foundation Raising Funds in Costume Contest
By: Mary Grace Shaw Athens area volunteers for the Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind (GDF) are raising money to order to sponsor a future assistance dog by allowing people to vote for their favorite costumed puppy through donating to the GoFundMe. The organization set up a gofundme page where you can donate…
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Barrow County Surveys School Start, End Times
By Janai James Barrow County may change the times that its students begin and end their school day next year. The Barrow County School System is seeking input on its current and proposed times for the 2016-2017 school year. A survey asks you to rank four different bell schedules, including its current start and end…
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Grady Newsource Explains: Warnings Against Red, Processed Meat
By: Anna Clark It’s a sad time for bacon lovers after the World Health Organization released a new statement saying eating processed meat definitely causes cancer. Here’s what you need to know about the statement: \t Processed meat causes colorectal cancer based on sufficient evidence. \t Red meat is classified as probably cancerous based on limited evidence.…