Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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Upcoming Halloween Events for all Ages
Here’s a list of Northeast Georgia Halloween-related events happening this week throughout Northeast Georgia. Tuesday, October 27 \t Halloween “Spooktacular” Carnival \t Location: Lay Park, Athens \t Time: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. \t Fee: $3 ACC resident, $5 non-resident \t Halloween-themed games, a costume contest, and candy. \t East Athens…
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Stories to Watch: Oct. 27
\t An Oglethorpe County board is recommending a rezoning tax map so a new animal shelter can be built. Grady Newsource is finding out how the new shelter will help more animals in North Georgia find safe homes. \t Anew polls shows presidential candidate, Ben Carson overtook fellow candidate…
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Bank Robbery Thwarted in Athens
An attempted bank robbery today about noon at Athens First Bank & Trust was prevented when bank employees refused to comply with the robber’s request. Athens-Clarke police said Charlotte Hill, 63, entered the bank wearing a mask and holding a sign that said, “This is a hold up.” Employees refused to…
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Aggravated Assault Charge in Winder Upgraded to Felony Murder
Winder Police upgraded the charges against 59-year old Frankie Lee Carter to felony murder after 50-year old Delores Holder died of head injuries.
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Cedar Shoals Student Heads to National FFA Competition
By Abby Jessen Cedar Shoals High School student Willie Craddick is all set to head to Louisville, Kentucky on Oct. 27 for the 2015 National FFA Competition. See what his project is all about:
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Cheating Violations Rising at UGA
By Nicole Castrellon and Zack Sims Reports of cheating at the University of Georgia are on the rise, but not for the reasons you may think. Deborah Bell, executive director of student academic honesty, said professors are getting better at catching cheating and students sometimes don’t realize they are doing…
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Meet Uga X
By Abby Jessen Que will officially become the next UGA mascot at the Georgia Southern game on Nov. 21. Want to get to know him a little bit better? Watch this: Also, listen as a UGA student talks about the special way he met Que.
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Maysville Elementary Says No to Drugs
It’s National Red Ribbon Week and Maysville school has big plans to celebrate. This week children are encouraged to participate in dress up days to show that they have better things to do than drugs. Today is camouflage day so drugs can’t find them.
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Midday Update Oct. 26
On your way to grab a bite for lunch, take a look at some of our stories for today’s newscast. \t Red Ribbon Week – This week is national Red Ribbon Week, and the goal is to teach drug prevention in schools. Maysville Elementary School is having dress-up days and counselors talk to…
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Gurley Gone Wild + More #DawgsInTheNFL
The #DawgsInTheNFL created a rumbled on Sunday and people took notice. [View the story “Gurley Gone Wild + More #DawgsInTheNFL” on Storify]