Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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Students React to Tuition Increase
Tuition rates at the University of Georiga are to increase by 9 percent for the next academic year. This increase was approved by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (USG) earlier today. Reporter Anna Tarullo took UGA’s campus today to find out how the students reacted to…
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Rain Coming to Athens Most of the Week
This upcoming week is going to be very wet and rainy for our area with rain percentages all over 50%. Temperatures stay moderately warm tonight and tomorrow.
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Company Wants your Pet as a Donor
One animal health company is wanting your pet’s organs for research. Likarda is the company, and it focuses on treatment for diabetic pets through a cell-based therapy. For decades, inslet cells have been taken from the pancreas of humans to help with diabetes. The current cost of caring for a…
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Fashion Show Helps UGA Women
An annual fashion show helps the University Woman’s Club of UGA raise money for a scholarship fund. “Styles for the Season” is a luncheon and fashion show sponsored by Macy’s. Members of the women’s club model for their friends and other members in the latest styles of Macy’s. Women in the audience and show…
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More Hands-On Learning Experiences Could be Coming to UGA
Athens, GA- UGA may be headed to a more hands-on learning system. Originally proposed last Fall, the Director of PR for the Office of Senior Vice-President or Academic Affairs and Provost Sam Fahmy says the proposal for experimental learning would basically require coursework that would involve some type of hands…
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Athens Health Clinic Helps Patients for Free
Athens, GA- Athens residents can get medical care free of charge. A volunteer-based health clinic gives much-needed medical care to local uninsured people. While many healthcare providers have gone home for the night and facilities have closed their doors, one local health center is gearing up for lots of action. Mercy…
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UPDATE: IRS Shuts Down Early Today After Computer System Crashes
ATHENS — The IRS shut down early today after its computer crashed. They opened at 1 p.m. and only stayed open for about 30 minutes before having to turn away people for entering.
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How 3 Minutes Could Save Georgia’s Crops
ATHENS — Entomologists at UGA need Georgians help.
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Fatal Accident Victim Identified
ATHENS — The victim has been identified as 51-year-old Perry Ponder of Hodges Mill Road in Watkinsville.
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Georgia Schools Could Require Suicide Prevention Training
ATLANTA — Georgia schools could require their staff to be trained in suicide prevention.