Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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Underage Alcohol Arrest Reform: Senate Bill 160
http://youtu.be/GiuV8SkiOis ATLANTA, Ga- The consequences of getting caught drinking under age may be going down. Georgia Senate Bill 160 is being voted on tomorrow by Senate committee members. Minors who are caught under the influence may not be spending a night in jail anymore. The penalty would decrease from arrest to…
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Breaking News: Three Athens Residents Arrested in Medicaid Protest
Atlanta - Three Athens residents along with nine others were taken into custody after participating in a sit-in about Medicaid on the Capitol's south step. \n
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Update: Georgia Woman to be Executed Tonight at 7 p.m.
UPDATE: The State Board Pardon's and Parole is denying the second clemency application on behalf of Kelly Renee Gissendaner. Gissendaner is set to be executed Mar. 2 at 7 p.m.
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21-Year-Old Jumped By Six Men Facing Police Charges
A 21-year-old was jumped by six guys in downtown Athens and is now getting charges pressed against him by the police.
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15th Annual Peace Place Ball to Raise Awareness for Domestic Violence
Winder, Ga., - Peace Place, Inc. held the 14th Annual Peace Place Ball over the weekend to help raise awareness for domestic violence in Georgia. Peace Place also runs a domestic violence shelter in Winder as a safe haven for victims.
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Open Dialogue on Sexual Consent tonight at 6:30 at UGA’s MLC
Athens, Ga., - Assistant Professor Welch Suggs talked about how the media focuses more on sexual assaults involving athletes.
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Insurance Fraud Case in Oconee Could Create Problems for Others
Oconee, Ga., - Oconee fraud investigator Dave Stauffacher explains how this case can affect other people's insurance premiums.
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UGA Senior Fights for Sick Child
Athens, Ga., - The Bulldawg Brawl charity event was this weekend and Ben Mozingo talks about why he's fighting for Nathan, a child with mitochondrial disease that has no cure.
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Athens Solid Waste Department Teaching Classes on How to Compost
Athens, Ga., - The Athens solid waste department is teaching a three month class to help people learn how to compost
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One Local Roofer Works to Repair Damage from Ice Storm
Athens didn’t get as much snow and sleet as many others areas in North Georgia, but the winter storm did cause some damage around the classic city. Jerry Mccune’s homes have been a part of this city for some time, many of them standing for half of a century or…