Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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CASA to Help Foster Kids Find Their Home
More than twenty children in the Athens-Clarke County foster system will have advocates to stand up for them in court this week. Twenty-three new Court Appointed Special Advocates will be sworn in Thursday Afternoon. But even with these new volunteers, almost a quarter of the foster kids in Athens still…
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Discrimination surveys — Tell your story
By Shaunteri Skinner If you’ve ever felt discriminated against in downtown Athens now’s your chance to tell your story and have a group of people listen to it. The Student Government Association at the University of Georgia wants to present these testimonies as evidence of what they call “inclusivity” problems in Athens.…
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Teal is the New Orange for Allergy Awareness
By: Chelsea Beimfohr Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE) launched its second annual Teal Pumpkin Project™ campaign. The mission: to raise awareness of all food allergies and promote inclusion of all trick-or-treaters throughout the Halloween season. But why teal? FARE uses this color to promote food allergy awareness. This nationwide movement offers an alternative for…
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Stories to Watch: Oct. 13
Here some stories to watch today in Northeast Georgia: – The Democratic presidential debate takes place tonight at 8:30. Reporter Blis Savidge talks to some Democrats in Athens to find out where they will be watching and what they want to hear. – Many renovations are underway in downtown Watkinsville.…
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Barrow County Commissioner Special Election
What you need to know about the Barrow County special election. What: To fill the Seat for District 3 of the Barrow County Board of Commissioners When: Today, Oct. 13, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Who: Scott Vickery and Roger Wehunt Where: The Church in Winder 546 Treadwell Road Bethlehem, Ga 30620…
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Barrow County Inmates Encouraged to Further their Education
By: Kristin Miller Barrow County inmates will soon have a better chance for a successful job. Lanier Technical College will offer a GED program designed to help citizens on probation earn their degree. Lead instructor Beth Magness said she hopes the class will encourage probationers to prepare for the exam before they…
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7 Things You Need to Know About AIDS Athens
AIDS Athens is only $5,000 short of its fundraising goal with two weeks left in this year’s campaign. More than 200 supporters braved bad weather on Saturday to walk in the annual AIDS Walk, a cornerstone of the organization’s effort to support the Athens area that has an estimated 750 individuals living…
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Grady Newsource Explains: UGA’s Cryotherapy Chamber
By: Zack Sims Recovery for athletes at the University of Georgia can now use a “state-of-the-art whole body cryotherapy chamber” after workouts. The chamber is supposed to present a quicker alternative to recovering from workouts than an ice bath. The chamber comes from an Atlanta-based company called Impact Cryotherapy. The company believes…
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UGA Homecoming Events
Wondering where to go for this year’s UGA Homecoming week events? Look no further! By: Lana Harris Monday, October 12: Bulldog Bash – 2PM, Tate Atrium Glow Rage Paint Party – 8pm CANCELLED Tuesday, October 13: Lip Sync Concert – 7PM, Tate Grand Hall Wednesday, October 14: Day…
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UGA School of Law to Host Georgia Court of Appeals
By Abby Jessen On Oct. 14, the Georgia Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments from three different cases. The issues range from medical negligence to aggravated assault. The event will take place in the UGA School of Law’s Hatton Lovejoy Courtroom beginning at 10:30 a.m. The event is free and open to the public. The Court…