Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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J. Crew Opening Continues Downtown Business Shift
Yellow stars on this map of downtown Athens indicate a current or proposed franchise or chain business. When J. Crew Mercantile opens its doors for business Wednesday on Broad Street, more than 20 national or statewide chains will be located in downtown, which has been traditionally made up of local…
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ICYMI: Changes in Fee for Inmate Phone Calls
Every time an inmate makes a phone call, it means more money for Athens-Clarke County. A new contract approved by the ACC commissioners in September will bring in $1.25 million from inmates’ calls over the next five years. Reporter Zack Sims took a look at how this contract came about.
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Athens Organization Fights to Expand Medicaid
By Shaunteri Skinner A local organization is fighting to expand insurance coverage for those who need it most. Athens For Everyone will start its Medicaid expansion campaign today in a meeting at 6 p.m. at the Athens-Clarke County Library. The public is invited to attend. Over 600,000 Georgians do not have health insurance,…
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Grady Newsource Profile: Kaycie Rogers, Elementary School Teacher
Start them young. Make it exciting. You can see this formula in action when you watch one local elementary school classroom. Kaycie Rogers, an East Jackson Elementary School teacher, knows how the take the fear out of math and science and replace it with fun. Reporter Damian Reynolds talked with Kaycie Rogers and…
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Donate your Diapers!
By Shaunteri Skinner Come drop off diapers for families in need for the Athens Area Diaper Drive hosted by Erin Campbell, an Athens resident, and Food Bank of Northeast Georgia. One in three families in the United States struggles with buying diapers for their children. In Northeast Georgia 6,500 children under…
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Stories to Watch: Oct. 20
\t The Athens-Clarke County Police department is discussing a $150,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to improve the relationship between the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program (JMCHP). Other items will be discussed at the Athens-Clarke County Board of Commissioners agenda setting meeting at 7 p.m. Follow us online…
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Mini-Segways Gain Popularity with UGA Athletes
By Sammy O’Brien Mini-segways are appearing all over UGA’s campus. Athletes have taken to the mini-devices most fondly and even use them to get to class and practice. Senior guard Tiaria Griffin rides her mini-segway all over campus to get to class fast and to get to practice on time.…
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Boil Water Advisory Still in Effect
If you live in western Clarke County, local officials say you should STILL be boiling your water. This area is bounded by Jefferson Road / Hawthorne Avenue / Atlanta Highway / Epps Bridge Parkway to the east and the Oconee County and Jackson County lines to the west. It also includes Bogart…
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Daily Digital Wrap: Oct. 19
Why is Dean Kurpius of the Missouri School of Journalism wearing a UGA sweatshirt? Where can you get a flu shot in Athens? How does the UGA football team feel about the upcoming bye week? Watch the Daily Digital Wrap Up to see digital reporter Abby Jessen and anchors Kalyn…
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Coile Middle School Receives White House Award
By: Danielle Herman A local middle school has been recognized by the White House for Educational Excellence for Hispanics. Coile Middle School, in Winterville, Georgia, received a Committment to Action from the White House for their project Coile Services, as well as a $2000 grant. The program connects ESOL students…