Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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Grady Newsource Explains: Jackson County FY16 Budget Increases
By Rayleigh Rozier and Erin O’Brien The Jackson County Board of Commissioners Wednesday night discussed a proposed 2016 fiscal year budget of about $39.8 million, up $2.5 million from the previous year. The budget includes a deficit of $677,377. The budget will come before commissioners for approval on Oct. 5.…
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Today’s Top 5 – Sept. 17, 2015
1. Texting and driving is turning into a leading cause of death. Reporter Savannah Wilson is finding out what the UGA Student Government Association is doing to help stop it. 2. The University of Georgia College Republicans are hosting a tailgate with presidential candidate Jeb Bush on Saturday. Reporter…
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Stories to Watch
\t For 23 years, Bobbie Rooker has dedicated her service to the Madison County Food Bank. Reporter Chelsea Beimfohr found out how her love, compassion, and commitment are felt by the community. \t A second waste water leak in Oconee County has some residents concerned about the quality of their…
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Petition to Raise County Workers’ Wages Sparks Mixed Reviews in Athens
Over 30 percent of people in Athens-Clarke County are living below the poverty level. The group Athens for Everyone has petitioned to give all county workers in Athens Clarke County a living wage. Tim Denson, the president of Athens for Everyone, believes this will have a domino effect on…
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UPDATE: Oconee County Crash
By Savannah Brock and Danielle Herman We have new information about Monday night’s crash in Oconee County on 316. The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office has acquired DNA and dental records from a potential male occupant in the vehicle and what may be the female occupant’s dentist. All of this evidence…
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Parallel Parking Proposed on Dougherty Street
By: Kristin Miller Dougherty Street is one of the busiest streets in downtown Athens, and Athens Clarke-County commissioners want to improve pedestrian safety in that area. A new proposal would add parallel parking spots along both sides of Dougherty Street, changing it to a two-lane road with a middle turn…
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Grady Newsource Explains: School Bus Safety
Two Madison County school buses have been involved in accidents within the last 10 days.
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Grady Newsource Explains: Athens Health Inspections
By: Danielle Herman Athens residents may be a little wary to visit a popular downtown restaurant this gameday weekend after seeing how it fared on a recent health inspection. The Grill, located on College Avenue, was evaluated by the Clarke County Health Department on August 11, receiving a score of…
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Mobile Food Pantry for Senior Citizens
Mobile food pantry for senior citizens By Sammy O’Brien The Athens Community Council on Aging was one of four organizations honored with a service grant by the National Foundation to End Senior Hunger on Tuesday, Sept. 15. The grant offers technology and research aid to the ACCA to help solve the…
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Today’s Top 5: Sept. 16, 2015
Grady Newsource’s Top Five News Stories cover 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. 1. The Athens Community Council on Aging (ACCA) was one of four organizations to receive a service grant from the National…