Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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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…
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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…