Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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Yik Yak Changes Follow Racial Comments
Founders of Yik Yak say they are looking for a way to better the app by preventing threatening comments and racial slurs. Tyler Droll and Brooks Buffington say they have a basic filter for words like rape on their app already, but some yaks still get posted. They hope to partner…
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Former Business Owner Leaves Corporate Job for Teaching
One Burney-Harris-Lyons teacher left his past management career to teach eighth grade. Alex Holman has a MBA and spent most of his life working as a corporate trainer and business owner. Around five years ago, Holman decided he wanted to stop teaching adults and start teaching children. He says his…
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Athens Christian Coach Retires
Athens Christian School Basketball Coach Ron Link has announced he is now retiring. As we previously reported in February, he has been struggling with ALS. The eight year Athens Christian veteran made the announcement Monday at the school’s basketball banquet. Van Beacham, the school’s athletic director, says the coach is leaving…
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Transportation Bill to Raise the Cost of Gas
One Georgia House Bill is looking to raise one billion dollars to improve transportation in Georgia. The money raised would go towards repairing roads and bridges. A version of the bill was originally passed in the House would add a 29 cent gas tax to every gallon you purchase at…
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Powdered Alcohol Could Be Coming to Athens
Powdered alcohol is now legal. Since March 16th, the big question has become whether it is safe or not. Nine states, including Maryland and Tennesee, are already trying to make it illegal in their respective state. Reporter Taylor Bisciotti speaks with local liquor stores and police to find out if it has hit…
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UGA Group Campaigning for New Women’s Center
A group at UGA wants to open a new women’s center. UGA already has a women’s clinic as part of the University Health Center, but the group Dawgs for a Women’s Center wants a space that is more of a safe zone for counseling and relaxation. Reporter C.J. Gaan will have…
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Today’s News Recap
A recap of the top stories from Monday, March 23.
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Amy Robach to Deliver UGA Spring Commencement Address
University of Georgia graduate and “Good Morning America” anchor Amy Robach will deliver the commencement address at UGA’s spring commencement ceremony. The ceremony will begin at 7 p.m. on May 8 in Sanford Stadium. “Amy Robach is a veteran television journalist with national and international recognition. She also is one of…
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UGA Students Respond to Controversial Yik Yak Comment Following UGA Student Death
University of Georgia students are responding to a social media post (below) that has stirred up cause controversy and anger for some groups.
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Behind the Scenes with a 9-1-1 Operator
ATHENS, GA - You trust them to help you when you have no other option. But how much do you actually know about 9-1-1 operators?