Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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Tate Grand Hall Shows Off Affordable House
ATHENS — Home Matters is building a model home in Tate Plaza to raise awareness about local low-income housing. Their goal is to bring more attention about homelessness in Athens. Individuals can show support by signing a pledge near where the house is being constructed. The home will be complete…
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Willy Wonka And The MEDLIFE 5K
http://youtu.be/XmW3RsR1gKM Athens- The UGA chapter of MEDLIFE is holding a Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory themed 5K this Sunday, February 22nd at 8am at Stegeman Coliseum. They have partnered with Athens Student Housing and Journey Juice to provide prizes for winners and all participants will revive a free t-shirt and…
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Sanding Dangerous Ice
Athens- In the event of winter weather, the Athens-Clarke County Streets and Drainage Department has a sand truck ready to be dispatched to cover ice on roadways. They will be called if there are any icy spots on roadways.
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Warming Centers In Barrow County
http://youtu.be/ExOtM0NOdzs Barrow County- There are still some people without power in Barrow County. The Red Cross has set up heating stations, including one at the First United Methodist Church in Winder, GA. Reporter Katie Kraft talked to one of the volunteers Ronald Lemke about how they have blankets and cots…
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UGA Day At The Capitol
ATLANTA- Georgia’s top legislators are facing some tough issues the current legislative session. University of Georgia student leaders were making their case for change on several issues the issues facing the state’s oldest flagship university and the state as a whole. \t Relax alcohol possession laws for college students \t Create an environment that…
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Update On School Closings
Athens- The lowest temperatures we’ve seen in a year have led to school closings, delays, and even excused absences in and around the Athens area. Oglethorpe County schools closed today… still no word of whether or not they will be open tomorrow. Madison County schools also closed today. ..but as…
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Lady Bulldogs To Take On LSU Tonight
Athens- The Lady Bulldogs are heading to LSU to take on the Lady Tigers tonight. They are looking to end their five game losing streak, their longest losing streak since 2009. Georgia lost lead scorer Shacobia Barbee to a season ending injury at Tennessee on January 25th while coming down…
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Cedar Shoals Advancing To Next Round Of Play-Offs
Athens- The Cedar Shoals Jaguars are advancing to the next round of the play-offs after an impressive win against Kell last night, beating the Longhorns 72-50. This Saturday, the Jaguars are taking on Northside Eagles in a home game.
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UGA Students Harass Woman On Pope Street
Athens- Athens-Clarke County police officers are setting up a house check for a home on Pope Street after the homeowner claimed she was being harassed by UGA students. Reporter Ellen Rittiner knocked on houses in the area but the people inside were too afraid to have their names mentioned, let…
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Oglethorpe Residents Try To Bring Jobs And Services Back To County
Oglethorpe- Oglethorpe County lacks the basic economic services that many people enjoy, such as eating out at restaurants, washing clothes, or even getting a haircut. One couple in the county, Thomas and Dee Pelewski, are trying to change that. They bought a plot of land back in November and now are…