Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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Creature Comforts: Place for Beer, Art
Creature Comforts Brewery is known locally for their craft beer, but not so much their art. Reporter Savannah Brock shows you the story behind this month’s artist.
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Tips to Avoid Being Scammed
By Nicole Castrellon Have you ever been the victim of a scam? Residents in Oglethorpe County are the latest to report attempts to misrepresent business dealings in our area. The Georgia Department of Law, Consumer Protection Unit helps protect consumers from unfair and deceptive practices. Its website lists the following tips to…
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Grady Newsource Profiles: Roger Wehunt
Yesterday we spoke with Scott Vickery and now we hear from Roger Wehunt. The two are competing in the run-off election for the empty district 3 seat on the Barrow County Board of Commissioners. Check back to GradyNewsource.com for continued coverage of this special election.
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Grady Newsource Profiles: Commissioner Chas Hardy
Jackson County Commissioner Chas Hardy is a man who loves to serve in his community. He teaches special education at Commerce Elementary School, coaches Commerce Middle School’s football team and has served as a commissioner for eight years. This life-long resident of Jackson County is passionate about his job in teaching…
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‘Top Ten’ Lists: Is Athens Really a Top City for Singles?
By: Kalyn Wilson Looking for love? According to research done by Livability.com, Athens, Ga., is one of the Top 10 places for singles ages 21-34. Mitchell Kline, city editor for Livability.com, and a team of coworkers use official census data to calculate the rankings. So far, the numbers put Athens…
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Athens-Clarke County May See Sidewalk Improvements
By Abby Jessen Does your neighborhood need sidewalks or sidewalk renovations? As of Oct. 6, you can make a difference. The Athens-Clarke County Mayor and Commissioners approved the “Voluntary Sidewalk Assessment Districts” proposal. This will allow neighborhoods to privately fund the installation or renovation of sidewalks in their area. Here…
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UGA Announces 2015 Homecoming Court
On Wednesday, the University of Georgia announced the candidates for the 2015 Homecoming Court. Voting will go live on Monday, October 12, 2015. The winners will be announced during halftime of the Georgia game versus Missouri on Saturday, October 17. For more information on UGA Homecoming, you can visit their Facebook page.…
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Creature Comforts’ Art Wall
Every three weeks Creature Comforts Brewery highlights a local Athens artist on their back wall. Find out who they're highlighting for the month of October.
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Oglethorpe County Plans Community Listening Session
By Abby Jessen What do you think about the Oglethorpe County School System? The Oglethorpe County Board of Education wants to find out and is holding a Community Listening Session from 6-8 p.m., Oct. 27, at Oglethorpe County Middle School. The public can voice their opinions on what is working as…
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Stories to Watch: Oct. 7
Grady Newsource covers stories in Northeast Georgia. We will continue with updates throughout the day as our reporters cover the latest news. To stay updated, check out our Twitter and Facebook pages. – Jackson County Commissioner Chas Hardy is doing everything he can to help the community. Along with being…