Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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Friends, Students Grieve Georgia Southern Crash Victims
STATESBORO- Flags are flying at half mast on GSU’s campus today in remembrance of the five students who were killed in yesterday’s car crash. Lauren Stephens is a nursing student at Georgia Southern University. She talks about what it’s like losing 5 classmates. Stephens teared up as she described the…
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Holocaust Survivor Speaks About Experiences
ATHENS- Today marks the 70th anniversary of Soviet Troops reaching the Nazi Capital of Berlin. It’s a day that has special signifiance for one Athens man. It’s the day when his fear of joining his Jewish brothers and sisters in the camps was finally at an end. Now George Dynin…
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Watkinsville Bakery to Supply for Whole Foods
WATKINSVILLE- One local bakery’s products will be seen in stores throughout the southeast. KiKi’s Bakery of Watkinsville will soon have three of its products for sale in Whole Foods stores. Those 33 stores will be in 6 different states: Georgia, Tennessee, Louisiana, North Carolina, South Carolina and Alabama. This news comes…
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Alcohol Sales Expected to Soar at Athens Twilight
ATHENS- The third biggest event in downtown Athens is happening this weekend. The Twilight bike race is a 35 year tradition that happens during the last weekend in April. Reporter Taylor Bisciotti tells us that tens of thousands of people are expected to come. About 40,000 people gather downtown for…
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Trial of Former Athens Police Officer Goes Into Fourth Day
ATHENS- The final witnesses were called to stand in the trial of former Athens-Clarke County Police Officer Christopher Burton. The state district attorney and the defense both presented their final arguments before jury deliberation began as Burton’s family sat in the courtroom. The defense argues that the crime is a…
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DEVELOPING: Child Hit, Killed by Train in Jackson County
JEFFERSON- A 17 year old male was hit and killed this morning by a train in Jackson County. Jefferson police chief Joe Wirthman says he was a student at Jefferson High School, and Wirthman speculates he was on his way to school. The police say they think he was listening to music.…
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Hands-On Learning to be Requirement for UGA Undergrads
ATHENS- UGA students will soon be required to be engage in hands-on experiential learning as a part of their graduation requirement. This move was approved by the UGA University Council. Hands-on learning could include activities like research, studies abroad, and internships, but it won’t be limited to just these. Director of Public Relations…
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Retired Military Officer Gives Back to his Community in More Way Than One
Patrick Beri never suspected he would end up in jail after retirement. Although he’s not there because he committed a crime. He’s there because that is his job. Corporal Beri is from Elberton, Georgia and spent 25 years in the military. He retired when he decided to spend more time…
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Arrest Warrant Issued in Relation to Fight, Gunshots at Athens Gardens
ATHENS– The Athens Clarke County Police Department have a warrant for the arrest of Marquavion Antone Tillman. Police are charging him with aggravated battery in relation to the fight that broke out into Athens yesterday. illman is approximately 5’8” tall and 155 lbs. The fight started not long after a…
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New Meal Plan Option Could Save Commuters Thousands
A new survey lists five new options for meal plans at UGA and introduces a new "meal points" system. Some of the new options cater to students living off campus.