Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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Oconee County gives first liquor license
Bogart, Ga.– Reporter Adeline Kenerly prepares to talk to the first liquor license recipient in Oconee County Mark Bell. He is the new owner of Jennings Mill Country Club. IMG_2176
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Bill proposes more affordable solar panels in GA
A proposed bill aims to make solar panels more affordable in Georgia. Reporter Mallory Blount talks to the owner of a home with solar panels in Oconee county. IMG_7946
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Classic City Rollergirls Are Back in Action
Athens, Ga. — The Classic City Rollergirls are back in action this Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Classic Center. The team has some new skaters and they will have the chance to get acclimated to the team’s style of play in the green and black scrimmage this weekend.…
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Study Shows Your Animal Preference Reflects Who You Are as a Person
Are you a cat person or a dog person? The University of California in Berkeley says if you consider yourself a “dog person” you are outgoing but “not open to new situations” and if you consider yourself a “cat person” you are neurotic but creative and adventurous.
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Local Organization Provides Kids in Need with “Adventure Bags”
Athens, Ga.-- A local organization is trying to make life a little easier for more than 2,000 foster children. They're doing that by are giving them what they call "adventure bags" --bags that contain essentials and gifts to make the child's uncertain journey a bit easier.
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Thistle Farms Founder Gives Presentation at UGA
Athens, Ga.--Thistle Farms founder Becca Stevens is giving a presentation on social enterprises at the Presbyterian Student Center today. Thistle Farms employs women who have survived lives of prostitution, human trafficking, and addiction.
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Job Market Looks Positive For 2015 Graduates
Athens, Ga.-- Assistant Professor of Economics in the Terry College of Business says the outlook for jobs is optimistic for students graduating in May.
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Baldwin Hall To Become Handicap Accessible
Athens, Ga.-- Baldwin Hall announced that it is in the process of making the building accessible to all students.
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Former Top Chef Contestant Takes Part in Athens Science Cafe
Athens, Ga.-- Chef and author, Hugh Acheson will be at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia's Visitor Center today to host a class.
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A New Grant Helps UGA Researchers Make Science Fun For Third Graders
Athens, Ga.– A 1.2 million dollar grant from the National Institute of Health funded a project that will allow researchers in the UGA College of Education to create a science curriculum for third graders. The curriculm will include a software program that will allow students to apply researched-based digital teaching…