Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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ID Needed of an Entering Auto Suspect
Athens, GA- The name of a suspect is needed in connection with an entering automobile crime.
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Holiday Lights Parade Around Athens
ATHENS, GA- Bows, ornaments and bells all topped off with a silver star. The christmas tree, donated by an Arnoldsville couple, will be lit by Santa Claus himself in tomorrow night’s parade of lights. The parade is themed the ’12 Days of Christmas’ this year. The parade kicks off at…
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Athens Police Department Uses Body Cameras
ATHENS, GA- Amidst a national conversation about police brutality, Athens-Clarke County Police Department is ahead of the game. The Obama Administration announced Monday that they are taking steps to improve police training and that they will provide funding for police body cameras. Athens-Clarke County however, already uses police body cameras…
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SPOTLIGHT: Oconee County Deputy Sheriff Adam Thrower
OCONEE COUNTY, GA- Oconee County Sheriff Deputy Adam Thrower doesn’t want people to see his car and assume the worst. Even when giving tickets and making stops, Deputy Thrower aims to keep every experience positive. Thrower says “They might be getting a speeding ticket, but make it a positive interaction,…
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Recycling Mandate Deadline Is January 1st, 2015
ATHENS, GA- Starting in January, apartment complexes in Athens will be required to provide recycling bins for residents. A 2012 mandate requiring off-campus housing and businesses to provide recycling receptacles has been in place for nearly two years, but 50% of complexes have two weeks left to comply. The recycling…
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Ferguson Conversation Continues in Athens
ATHENS, GA- The conversation surrounding the Ferguson decision that came out early last week continues today after last nights “die-in”. Students and faculty at University of Georgia have already felt the impact of this week’s events. Kelley Meyer, a former 8th grade teacher in Ferguson says that based on her…
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SPOTLIGHT: Cop Trades In Uniform To Be A Teacher
MADISON, GA- She has traded real guns for hot glue guns. Meet Kelly Kincaid, she’s a 2nd grade teacher at Colbert Elementary School in Madison, Georgia, turning in her badge to become a teacher. Kelly was a cop and detective for 12 years before she took up teaching. She began…
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Homeless Help Cards Connect Businesses and Community
ATHENS, GA- The Homeless Help Card is transforming the way businesses and community come together in support. By buying a card, customers are donating money to local charities while saving money sat the same time. Customers receive discounts and deals by presenting the card to local, participating businesses, restaurants and…
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Barrow County Urges Citizens to Use Alert System
BARROW COUNTY, GA- Text, email, phone calls, fax line. You choose the devices on which you want to receive your alerts. This is all part of Barrow County’s push to get citizens to sign up for their emergency alert system. The system immediately notifies users of severe weather, gas leaks,…
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5 Things You Need To Know – December 3rd, 2014
1. ATHENS, GA- A 2012 mandate requiring off-campus housing and businesses to provide recycling receptacles has been in place, but the transition hasn’t been quite as smooth as it would seem. The recycling authority set a January 1st, 2015 deadline for apartment complexes to comply with the regulations. Reporter Jordan Lee…