Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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Newsource Now: Oct. 22
Our team has been all around Northeast Georgia uncovering todays top stories. Check out Newsource Now for the latest updates.
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Unemployment Rates Drop in Northeast Georgia
By Shaunteri Skinner Preliminary unemployment rates (September 2015): The unemployment rate in Georgia dropped to 5.8% for the month of September from 5.9% in August. It still remains above the national average which remains at 5.1%. The rates in the display above are preliminary and may be subject to change…
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Grady Newsource Profiles: Mischele Freeman
There’s more to this Oconee County classroom than just worksheets and homework. Mischele Freeman is now the county primary teacher of the year. Reporter Anna Clark takes you into her special education classroom.
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Georgia Child Safety Seat Guidelines
By: Chelsea Beimfohr The Ila Fire Department in Madison County is checking to see if your kids carseats are safe! “Child Safety Seat Check Day” is set for Saturday, October 24, from 9:30 t0 11:30 a.m.. Here’s what you need to know about Georgia’s child passenger safety laws: – All children under the age…
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Upcoming Northeast Georgia Events
Below are events happening across Northeast Georgia 10/22 – 10/25: Thursday, October 22: \t ITA Southeast Regional women’s tennis tournament– 9 a.m. \t UGA withdrawal deadline for fall semester \t Open dialogue on domestic violence- 12 p.m. \t Holocaust in American Society– 3:30 p.m. \t Fall Rain Barrel Workshop– 6…
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Grady Newsource Stories to Watch: Oct. 22
\t The trial for Corey Blount continues today. Blount is accused of shooting Derrick Merritt in May. The defense will present its evidence and witnesses. Reporter Erin O’Brien is there, and she will have more for you at 5 p.m.. \t The Athens Clarke County Police department may receive a $150,000 grant…
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Witnesses speak on day three of murder trial
By Madison Keiger Oct. 21 marked the third day of State of Georgia v. Corey Antwan Blount. The accused killer, Corey Blount, has 11 charges, including malice and felony murder. The State presented their evidence which included witnesses that were present the night shots were fired. The defense will have the opportunity to…
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Daily Digital Dash: UGA Students Build a Tiny House
By Abby Jessen and Nicole Castrellon Have you ever seen a tiny house? Watch this video to learn more about tiny houses and see the house that students at the University of Georgia are building for Georgia Organics. Full News Package:
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Surviving An Active Shooter
In the month of October alone, there have been four school shootings that resulted in injury or death. Here is a look at what you should do if you find yourself in the presence of an active shooter. \t The first thing you should try to do is RUN. Flee…
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Oconee County Tethering Laws Creates Controversy
By Zack Sims One of the biggest fights going on in Oconee County is whether residents should be able to tie their dogs up. It may sound like an easy problem to solve, but reporter Zack Sims tells us that dogs have died because of this issue.