Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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Tea with Mr. Bunny
ATHENS — The Easter Bunny made a visit to Athens today! Children aged 3-5 enjoyed snacks and tea with Mr. Bunny at Rocksprings Park today. After decorating cookies and making some arts and crafts Mr. Bunny posed for pictures with his new friends.
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New Diploma System Being Examined in Barrow County
BARROW COUNTY, Ga. — A new diploma system that will start next year would allow Barrow County students to make up classes they might not have passed early in high school, especially freshman math and English. The current system in the county requires students to amass 28 credit hours before graduating. Next…
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Man Arrested in Shooting of 9-year-old Barrow County Girl
WINDER, Ga. — A 25-year-old man is being held at the Barrow County Detention Center in connection with Monday’s shooting of a 9-year-old Barrow County girl. Tyler Lewis was at his residence with his girlfriend and her three children when his handgun went off while he was cleaning it. If hen is…
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Signing a Pledge Could Get You a New Car
ATHENS — Spending three minutes online could put a new car in your driveway and help your city too.
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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.