Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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Game of Dominoes Turns Violent
Athens – An Athens man is still in jail after a dominoes game turned ugly Saturday evening. The dispute began as just some friends hanging out, but police say it quickly turned into an argument that led to one man threatening his brother-in-law with a knife. The offender, Douglas Hardman,…
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Bill to Legalize Medical Marijuana Sails Through Georgia House Committee
Athens – Possession of medical marijuana could soon be legal in the state of Georgia. A bill seeking to legalize medical marijuana unanimously passed its committee in the Georgia House of Representatives yesterday. This is just another step toward the legalization of possession of medical cannibas. Barrow County Sheriff Jud Smith,…
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UGA Group Keeps Students Hydrated Downtown
Athens – One group of UGA students goes downtown every Thursday night. But, these students aren’t looking to party. UGA Hydrolove stands on the street corners of downtown to hand out water bottles to anyone and everyone who wants them. Members of the group say they want to both show love…
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UGA Students Dance for Kids Who Can’t
Athens – This weekend UGA students danced, laughed and sang all night long. But this wasn’t just your average Saturday night in a college town. Participants in this year’s Dance Marathon raised $683,251.15 for the kids at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Current and former patients at the hospital along with 1,000 students celebrated…
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Athens in Running for High Speed Railway
Athens- A high speed train could be laying down tracks in Athens soon. Athens is one of three finalist to have a high speed railway run through it. The proposed plan would have a train run from Charlotte, North Carolina to Atlanta. At its highest speed, the train would travel…
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Athens Police Act to End Harassment on Pope Street
Athens-Traffic on Pope Street has returned to normal. The Athens-Clarke County police are monitoring the area where UGA students have been harassing a resident living on the street. The Athens-Clarke County Police tweeted to the website, Totalfratmove.com, to warn students that they are heavily patrolling the area and that the…
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Winter Weather Could Be Returning to Athens
Athens- North Georgia could be facing another round of winter weather. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for north Georgia until 1 am tomorrow. North Georgia can expect a dusting of up to 1.5 inches of snow. However, current forecasting models have…
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Community Pushes for More Athens Transit Funding
ATHENS – Athens Bus Transit is facing a decrease in funding. The Athens Clark County Transit will meet on March 3 to request for federal funding. Reporter Sierra Grady will show us how that could effect commuters tonight at 5.
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School Lunches Set to Change in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY — Jackson County is hoping to get more input from families about the lunches they serve in schools. Their goal is to find out what kids actually want to eat. The survey will be taken next week, and the board of education will use results from it to…
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Cedar Shoals High School Raises Awareness for Teen Dating Violence
ATHENS — Cedar Shoals High School is having a ceremony to remember one of its alumni who was a victim of dating violence. Darla Gibbons died last year after her boyfriend set her car on fire. February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, and Georgia is currently ranked first in the country…