Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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Jackson County School Presents Dilemma
NICHOLSON, GA - Benton Elementary School will remain open for a 79th year despite not receiving money from the federal government.
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Extra Special People’s Big Hearts Pageant Sales out Classic Center
WATKINSVILLE, GA - Extra Special People raises money through the Big Hearts Pageant to support an expansion building to help children with disabilities.
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Case of Measles in Georgia
There have been cases of measles in Georgia this year. Reporter Cara Lynn Clarkson spoke with Ashley Hannings of the UGA College Pharmacy. Hannings says it is important to get your kids vaccinated. Here are some characteristics of Measles: According to a study done in 2013, the percent of 24 month-old…
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New Beer Bill Could Bring More Breweries to Athens
As a new brewery makes its way to Athens, the way they conduct business for breweries in the state could be changing- this is up to a bill called the “beer jobs bill.” Breweries would be able to sell beer straight out of their breweries, lifting a restriction that affects very…
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Valentine’s Day Jewelry Sale on UGA’s Campus
Handmade jewelry is being sold at the Lamar School of Art today form 10am to 5m. All proceeds go to the Metals and Jewelry Department. Need Jewelry for Valentine’s Day? In the Lamar Dodd School of Art, there is handmade jewelry for sale. pic.twitter.com/Ykf6Sek8KM — Grady Newsource (@GradyNewsource) February 9,…
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Local Gas Station Has Cigarettes Stolen
Update 3:55pm: Reporter Macey Lauren talked with the owner of the Marathon gas station that got robbed. A local gas station on hull road had $150 of cigarettes stolen Sunday. Reporter Macey Lauren has the story at 5pm.
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Oconee County Baseball Star Hopes to Make Big Leagues
Oconee County’s pitcher/outfielder star player Brooks Crawford is hoping to enter the MLB draft. Crawford attended a camp when he was 12 years old with current Clemson head coach Jack Leggett. He verbally committed with coach Leggett to attend Clemson. Crawford has been scouted by major league scouts and wants to play…
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Decision Postponed on Permit for Crematorium for Madison Funeral Home
The decision on opening the crematorium has been postponed again. Judge Boswell gave everyone until Febrary the 16th to send in all documents pertaining to the case and from there he would make a decision. Ivie funeral home in Madison has a crematorium but no final inspection has been approved.…
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VA Medical Center Ramping Up Commitment to Serving Veterans
The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs works to provide better services for their patients. Disabled Veterans are deserving of only the best medical care, but it doesn’t mean much if they can’t get there. To ensure that veterans get the medical treatment they need, VA Medical Centers- like the one in…
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CeLOVEbration Raises Awareness Against Sexual Assault
Relationship and sexual violence prevention works through the UGA health center to raise awareness for consensual and healthy relationships. An event called “CeLOVEbration” started Monday morning. People at the event will learn about the importance of sexual consent and healthy relationships. “CeLOVEbration” is kicking off a week long event partnered through the…