Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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Tarleton research group receives grant for Chagas disease treatment
Athens, Ga.– Valentine’s Day is coming up, and one dangerous bug is feeling the love- maybe a little too much. Tonight Reporter Mikhaela Singleton speaks with UGA researcher Rick Tarleton to find out how the “kissing-bug” brings about Chagas Disease. PIC_0820
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Today’s Top Stories: Interview with the Producer
Digital Producer Katie Kraft talks to the Show Producer Zack Watson about today’s top stories.
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Budget request for Athens transit bus service on Sundays
Athens, Ga.– There is a budget request for a Sunday bus service in Athens-Clarke County. Reporter Taylor Bisciotti talked to the Athens Transit Director K.E. “Butch” McDuffie about the proposal.
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Warrant out for teen charged with theft by receiving
There’s a warrant out for a 19-year old’s arrest for theft by receiving. The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office says the teen had a stolen cell phone that was obtained during the robbery of a pizza delivery person on Kings Mill Run.
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SPORTS: Oconee County Middle School basketball goes to championship
Watkinsville, Ga.– Reporter Steven Farmer talks to the OCMS basketball coach Allan Bailey and a few players about their upcoming regional middle school basketball championship game. IMG_2183
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Jackson County BOE discusses closing Benton Elementary school
Nicholson, Ga.– Jackson County Board of Education meets tonight about potentially closing Benton Elementary School. Reporter Ellen Rittiner is following the story at Benton Elementary where the hearings will be held. IMG_2177
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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.