Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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Grady Newsource Explains: Banned Books Week
It's Banned Book Week! Grady Newsource Explains what a banned book is and why this week is important to the freedom of reading.
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YMCA Works to Keep Kids Warm
By Sam Lack Colder temperatures are approaching, which means it’s time to start bundling up. For the first time, the Athens YMCA is hosting a youth coat drive. The drive starts today and continues through Saturday, Oct. 3. Community members can drop off gently used or new coats for kids…
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Grady Newsource Profiles: Deputy Sheriff William Minish
By Kayta Riedlinger Madison County Deputy Sheriff William Minish balances life at home and his job in the community. Watch how he provides children with a safe place to learn by patroling the halls and handling complaints.
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ICYMI: Washington Farms
Washington Farms is not only a popular place for families in Northeast Georgia to visit year round, they also have a special connection to one small village in Africa.
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Stories to Watch: Sept. 28
Grady Newsource covers 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. -By day, Barrow County Deputy Sheriff William Minish protects the community but by night, he is a family man. Reporter Tia Riedlinger dives further…
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Caterpillar Announces Job Cuts
By: Chelsea Beimfohr Caterpillar announced today it will eliminate up to 5,000 jobs by the end of next year – and that number could double to 10,000 by 2018. Caterpillar says more than 20 facilities around the would could be affected by this restructuring, but the company is still contemplating which…
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Papal Points: Pope Francis addresses Congress
By: Chelsea Beimfohr In a historic address, Pope Francis spoke to a joint session of Congress this morning in Washington, D.C. He addressed several politically divisive American issues through Bible lessons and examples of American heroes. We have broken down some of Pope Francis’s key points from his speech below:…
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Athens Unemployment Rate Drops
The Athens-area unemployment rate fell to 5.6 percent in August, a drop from 6.3 percent in July, according to a report released today by the Georgia Department of Labor. Unemployment was at 7.1 percent in August 2014. The report shows Athens has gained 1,800 jobs this year, mostly from local…
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Grady Newsource Profiles: Deputy Sean Boyle
Barrow County Sheriff’s Deputy Sean Boyle finds a unique way to help the people he serves. If you’d like to donate teddy bears for children affected by domestic abuse, you can drop them off at the Barrow County Sheriff’s Department front desk: 233 E. Broad St., Winder, GA 30680
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ICYMI: Oglethorpe County High School Gym Renovations
Renovations are coming to the Oglethorpe County High School gym. Reporter Abby Jessen talked to the construction coordinator for the project Wednesday to find out what changes they are making.