Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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Oconee Voters Could Save Money at Polls
Watkinsville, GA — A change in Oconee County voting precincts could mean lower taxes for voters in the area. Oconee County currently has 13 voting precincts for countywide elections but some don’t see as much traffic as others. Combining these precincts would cost less money and save taxpayer dollars. Several voting…
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UPDATE: Charleston Shooting Latest
Charleston, SC — Hours of police camera video are now being reviewed after a police officer shot an unarmed black man in Charleston, SC. The spokesman for South Carolina Law Enforcement says that there is no dash cam footage of the incident from the videos reviewed so far. The only…
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Today in Sports
Athens, GA — Sports anchor Jacob Moore brings the latest update for local sports: Prep Baseball: Athens Christian High School baseball plays today at Prince Avenue Christian at 5:55 pm. Coach Allen Osborne says simple is his philosophy when directing his team. Cedar Shoals High School baseball plays at Apalachee this…
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[Not] a Place to Be 6 Foot Under: Senior Center Assistant Director Does it All
Watkinsville, GA — One woman at the Oconee County Senior Center says it gives seniors the chance to show they still have value to the community. However, the senior center would have fallen apart without her. Assistant Director Cindy Peck does everything from cooking to planning events and trips to organizing…
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Rodeo Roping in Local Schools to Give Back to Community
Athens, GA — Over 700 students from local schools are at the UGA Instructional Arena to throwback to the wild, wild west. Students everywhere from Jefferson Elementary to Winder-Barrow High School have been invited to the Great Southland Stampede Rodeo for a special event of cattle roping and bucking contests. This rodeo has been…
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Cellmate Pairing in Jails Could Be Preventing Reform
MADISON COUNTY - Crime classification and former inmate history are both used to assign inmates to cells at the Madison County Jail.
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Gov. Deal’s Executive Order Aims to Give Ex-Convicts Second Chance
Georgia - Governor Nathan Deal signed an executive order prohibiting state agencies from automatically barring people with criminal records in the application process.
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UPDATE: Some in Recovery After Crash in Jackson County Injures 8
GAINESVILLE - Update on 8 injured passengers involved in the 15 passenger van crash in Jackson County Monday morning.
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$50,000 Donation Helps Fort Yargo State Park Get New Look
WINDER — A public meeting is being held tomorrow at 5 p.m. in the Camp Will-a-Way Gym to dicuss three options for a new comprehensive master plan for Fort Yargo State Park.
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Man Stabbed in Hand During Aggravated Assault
ATHENS - University of Georgia Police Department released a warning at 9AM this morning detailing an aggravated assault occurring at approximately 3:13AM this morning.