Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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UGA Students Gain Business Experience Through Couture a la Cart
ATHENS — UGA students are getting the chance to learn hands on entrepreneurial skills by selling mostly student made goods from a converted golf cart.
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The National Wins CCSD’s Cooking Competition
ATHENS — Athens chefs were invited to compete in a little friendly competition this weekend in the Clarke County School District's School Lunch Challenge. The National came out on top of Athens Land Trust, The Heirloom and Goodie Two Shoes.
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Upcoming Games
There are a few upcoming games you don’t want to miss. They are: \t Athens Christian v Appalachee at 4 PM in track and field \t Prince Avenue Golf against Towns County also at 4 PM \t Clarke Central Baseball at Salem tomorrow at 6 PM \t Cedar Shoals at East Jackson Soccer tomorrow…
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Possible Record Breaking Lows This Weekend
Tonight is going to be cold and wet with a low of 52 and 50% chance of showers. After a day of dense fog, there is a chance of thunderstorm tonight. This weekend, it is going to cool down, a lot. In fact, Saturday night into Sunday morning may reach record-breaking…
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Husband of Daycare Owner Arrested for Child Molestation
The husband of an Auburn daycare owner was arrested on various child molestation offenses last Friday March 20, 2015. Richard Paltrineri, 64, is the husband of Susan Paltrineri, the owner of SusanSilly Expressions Pre-School Program. According to a Barrow County Sheriff’s Office press release from earlier today, Paltrineri is currently…
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Pickleball Wanted at Bishop Park
One local sports organization expressed it was disappointed about the current renovation plan for Bishop Park. The third public input session for the plan was last night at the Bishop Park Conference Room. The session was held to get more community input before the plan is presented later this summer to…
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Hundreds of Students Compete in Science and Engineering Fair
 More than seven hundred students from local middle and high schools will compete for scholarships and prizes at the Georgia Science and Engineering Fair.  Sarah James is a seventh grader at Clark Middle School who has entered a test on beam and arch durablity as her project. She says…
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Chefs Compete for Spot on School Menu
Local chefs in the Athens-Clarke County area will participate in a cook-off competition this weekend. Chefs from restaurants like The National, Heirloom Café, and Goodie Two Shoes will compete. Each restaurant will be paired with an Athens-Clarke County school. Competitors will create dishes that not only taste delicious, but also conform…
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Superintendent Worried about Education Funds
A new form of education funding is being tossed around the state. It is called Poverty Concentration, and the details have not been completely hashed out. The Madison County Superintendent says he is worried about these changes. Dr. McCannon says there are problems with the current education funding, but he…
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Shining the Shoes of Georgia Lawmakers
Anthony Hines has been shining shoes at the Georgia Assembly for the past 10 years. He sets up shop every morning while the legislature is in session and waits for lawmakers to come by. Though Hines undoubtedly hears all sorts of gossip, he says he tries to keep his political views…