Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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Oconee County Jailer Explains His Love for the Job
Watkinsville, GA — One shift supervisor at a local county jail says he couldn’t see himself working anywhere else. Sergeant Doug Baxter is an Oconee County native who started working at the Oconee County jail eight years ago. Before starting at the jail, he served seven years in the United States…
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Renovations continue for church where R.E.M. had its first show
ATHENS — Efforts are being made to restore the old church where R.E.M. had its first show.
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Update: The Basement to Host Benefit Concert for Jackson County Wreck Victims
JEFFERSON — The Georgia State Patrol says the three dead passengers were metal band members, who were on their way to a show at The Basement in Atlanta. The Basement has scheduled a benefit for the victims, set for next Monday.
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Lawyer Discusses Dos and Don’ts of Social Media
ATHENS — An employment lawyer is telling University of Georgia law students that social media is a double edged sword.
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Jefferson Fire Department Operates with Inmates
JEFFERSON — Without the inmates, the station could not run.
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Kids Spend Spring Break at Rock Eagle EcoAdventure Camp
ATHENS — An environmental education day camp is open this week for ages 6-11 who are interested in learning about the local environmental resources.
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AcroYoga Becomes New Fitness Trend in Athens
ATHENS — You can be an acrobat without flying through the air. It's all part of a new fitness craze that is pushing boundaries.
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Clarke Central Students Bring Attention to ‘Discriminatory’ University Policies
ATHENS — Students planned this event to raise awareness about the University System of Georgia Board of Regent's Policy 4.1.6.
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Meet Jackson County’s Jail Commander
JACKSON COUNTY — The Jackson County Sheriff's Office Jail Division holds an average of 150 male and female inmates at any given time.
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Madison County BOC to Meet Tonight
DANIELSVILLE — The Madison County Board of Commission will meet tonight at 6:30 p.m. at the Madison Government Complex.