Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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Oglethorpe County Home Safety Tips
By: Janai James An increase in burglaries in Oglethorpe County has county officials concerned. The Oglethorpe County Sheriff’s Department released a few tips from Crime Stoppers to make sure your home is safe while you are away. \t Do not post updates or photos on social websites of where you are. \t…
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Gas Prices in Athens
By: Janai James You are paying less for gas then most people in the country. The AAA fuel gauge reports today the national average price for gas is $2.36, but if you live in Athens the average is even lower at $2.26. Take a look at this chart we have that shows…
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Top 5 Stories for Sept. 10
Grady Newsource’s Top Five News Stories cover Northeast Georgia. We will continue with updates throughout the day. Also check out our Twitter and Facebook pages. 1. The Jackson County Board of Education will hold a public hearing tonight at 6 to discuss the closure of West Jackson Primary School. The school system plans to build…
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Grady Newsource Spotlight: Childhood Cancer
Meet a little boy from Barrow County that loves superheroes. You could even say he is one too. Click and watch a spotlight on Childhood Cancer to hear some of his story.
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Grady Newsource Explains: Andrew Carnegie Library Grants
Over 100 years ago the Lavonia-Carnegie Library located in Franklin County was built off of a grant given by Andrew Carnegie.
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Cedar Shoals Bike Club Rolls into its Second Year
Two Athens students decided to bring their school together one wheel at a time. They did it through Cedar Shoals Bike Club, which has it’s first meeting of the year on Wednesday. Co-founders Jade Malcolm and Nicole Hermitano came up with the idea last year while biking in their neighborhood. They realized…
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9/11 Athens Memorial Trail Photo Gallery
You can find the trail, created by Athens resident Bob Hart after he visited New York City in October 2001, at 320 Morton Farm Lane.
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Athens Resident Honors Those Fallen on Sept. 11, 2001
Bob Hart, a local Athens man, created a 9/11 Memorial Park at 320 Morton Farm Lane in order to commemorate those fallen on September 1, 2001.
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Top 5 Stories: Sept. 9
1. Sept. 11 Remembrance Trail: Reporter Ann Drinkard spoke with Bob Hart, who created a 9/11 trail to honor those whose lives were lost. We will have more on this story throughout day. 2. Athens Food Trucks: Reporter Zack Sims has the latest on what the future of food trucks in…
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Pink Umbrella Bunco is Back!
By Anna Clark Athens Regional Medical Center will host its semi-annual Pink Umbrella Bunco on Friday, Sept. 11, to benefit the Loran Smith Center for Cancer Support. Pink Umbrella Bunco is a fundraiser that sponsors Athens Regional employees who participate in the In Their Shoes walk, an annual fundraiser for…