Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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Police Officers are Reaching Out in Athens
Local police officers are trying to get closer to the community at Hendershots, a popular coffee bar. Find out what they're talking about tonight at 5:00.
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Semi Truck Wreck Blocking Lexington Road Eastbound Lanes
All eastbound lanes of Lexington Rd. are blocked at Cooper Rd. due to a semi truck wreck. Athens Clarke County police ask motorists to seek alternative routes. Grady Newsource is on the scene and will keep you posted. A woman is injured in the accident and has been taken to…
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UGA Athlete’s Scooter Reported Stolen
Collin Barber’s motorized scooter was reported stolen yesterday from his apartment at the Retreat. Reporter Zack Watson spoke to Barry Brough at Cycle World where the scooter was purchased. Zack is bring us the updated information on this theft. Tune in tonight at 5:00 for an update.
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Electric Cars in Athens
Electric Cars are being used by the Athens Clarke County Police Department. Reporter CJ Gaan is talking to Major Sizemore of the ACCPD about the Police Department’s Nissan Leaf cars.
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J.J. Harris Elementary School Students Raise Money for Field Trip
99% of Judia Jackson Harris Elementary Charter School‘s students qualify for free or reduced lunch says Assistant Principal Beverley Harper. Reporter Katie Kraft will tell you how a group of financially challenged 5th grade students are raising funds for an educational field trip to St. Simons Island through a gofundme account. Katie talked to the 5th…
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Black Ice Reported in Athens-Clarke County
Reporter Zack Watson ran in to a patch of black ice this morning in Athens Clarke County. Zack reported from the corner of Lenox Rd and Kings Rd while Athens Clarke County crews were cleaning up the ice for morning commuters. We will keep you posted if more dangerous driving conditions appear in…
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Could you Uncover Hidden Clues to Escape the Space?
Reporter Jacob Moore is at an Athens attraction on Prince St. called Escape the Space. Tune in tonight at 5:00 to find out more about this unique attraction in our community. Jacob interviewed the owner of Escape the Space, Andrew Brasher, to get his take on the unique activity.
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Gregg Allman Funds Scholarship To UGA Hugh Hodgson School of Music
Legendary rock and blues musician, Gregg Allman, established a scholarship that will help fund UGA students at the Hugh Hodgson School of Music.
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Police Search For Suspect After 5 Found Dead In LaGrange
Police are still searching for a man who murdered four family members and a friend in Troup County.
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Comedy Clubs On The Rise
The amount of comedy clubs in Athens are on the rise, but the amount of money being made isn't.