Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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Autism Awareness Spreads in Athens, Georgia Senate
ATHENS — After two years of deliberation, the Georgia Senate passed a bill that will require insurers to offer up to $30,000 of coverage to treat children with autism up to the age of six.
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UGA: No Plans of Reinstating Former UGA Police Officer
ATHENS — There are no plans of reinstating a former UGA police officer who was recently fired, according to the University of Georgia's Vice President of Public Affairs Tom Jackson.
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Online Petition Started for Reinstatement of UGA Police Officer
ATHENS — People are fighting for the reinstatement of former UGAPD officer Jay Park even after UGA announced they have no intentions of doing that.
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Athens Christian, North Oconee Take Home City Titles
ATHENS -  The Athens Christian Eagles and the North Oconee Lady Titans walked out with city title last night at the Athens-City Area Championship at North Oconee High School.
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Athens Academy Women’s Soccer Preps for Away Game in Augusta
AUGUSTA - The Athens Academy women's soccer team is having their undefeated season tested tonight at 5:30 p.m.
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Madison County to Add Onto Jail
DANIELSVILLE — The Madison County Jail wants to add an addition to its building.
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Update: Police Charge Hull Man For Hit-and-Run
HULL —The man that was accused of a hit-and-run in Madison County is charged with a hit-and-run and first-degree vehicular manslaughter, according to the Madison County Sheriff's Office.
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UGA Students Push for Women’s Center on Campus
ATHENS — The Women's Studies department at the University of Georgia, among other groups on campus, are teaming up to bring awareness to the fact that UGA does not have a Women's Center.
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Transportation Bill Could Create 26 Percent Tax on Gas
ATLANTA — One day remains in this year's legislative session, and the General Assembly worked late into the night on its agenda.
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UGA Program Gives Abandoned Bikes a New, Fresh Start
ATHENS — The University of Georgia's Office of Sustainability has teamed up with students for environmental change.