Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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Stories to Watch: Sept. 30
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. -Governor Nathan Deal is at Madison County middle school this morning for the Reach (Realizing Education Achievement Can Happen) scholarship signing ceremony.…
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UGA Competes in Campaign to Prevent Waste of Paper Cups
By: Kara Murphy UGA and 15 other universities will compete to reduce waste from disposable coffee cups in a nationwide University Challenge on Oct. 5 , sponsored by Kill the Cup, a non-profit organization. The campaign will run through Oct. 30, and the university that serves the most coffee in reusable cups…
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National Coffee Day 2015
By: Kara Murphy Happy National Coffee Day 2015! Check out which coffee shops are doing promotions on Sept. 29. \t Dunkin’ Donuts: Free medium hot or iced dark roast coffee \t Krispy Kreme: Free small coffee and original glazed donut \t Starbucks: The chain is not offering free coffee but is…
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Deer-Vehicle Collisions Increase in Mating Season
By: Kara Murphy University of Georgia researchers are warning drivers to be on the lookout for deer this fall. According to a new UGA study, that’s the time of year when deer are mating and most likely to create a hazard by running across the road. Between 2005 and 2012, 45,811…
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Oglethorpe County Chicken Houses Update
There could soon be 12 new chicken houses on Devils Pond/Harris Road in Oglethorpe County. The above map shows exactly where they will be located. In a 2-1 vote, the Zoning Board recommended approval to rezone this parcel of land from general agriculture (A2) to intensive agriculture (A1). It is…
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Grady Newsource Profiles: Capt. Elizabeth Robinson
By: Mary Grace Shaw A local jail captain is the Detention Supervisor of the Year for her work as operations commander at the Clarke County Jail. This award is given by the Georgia Jail Association. Reporter Mary Grace Shaw has her story.
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Stories to Watch: Sept. 29
Here are the stories we are following today in Northeast Georgia: – The State Board of Pardons and Paroles is meeting at 11 a.m. to listen to one last petition for clemency for Kelly Gissendaner. She is scheduled to be executed tonight at 7 p.m. Reporter Chelsea Beimfohr will keep…
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Dollar General Could Improve Madison County’s Economy
By: Kristin Miller A new Dollar General will be built on the corner of Highway 106 and Hanley Road in Madison County. District one commissioner Stanley Thomas said the opportunity to increase jobs helped him decide to approve the construction. “The biggest factor when I looked at it in the…
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Grady Newsource Explains: How to Protect Yourself Against an Active Shooter
By Jordynn Abernathy Do you know how to protect yourself when an active shooter attacks? Police stations and even departments on college campuses are starting to host sessions to get students and people in the community more prepared. Reporter Jordynn Abernathy takes a look at the statistics on past active shooter incidents and…
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Crosswalks May Come to Milledge
By Savannah Brock A new addition to one local street might save a pedestrian’s life. For years people on Milledge Avenue have been illegally crossing the street while dodging cars just to reach their bus stop. Mid-block pedestrain islands would be placed at the bus stops along Milledge to keep…