Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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UGA Students Hold Die-In Rally After Ferguson Decision
ATHENS, GA- Around 100 people at The University of Georgia “died” for 4 1/2 minutes last night. It was all in protest of last week’s Ferguson grand jury’s decision not to indict Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson for the shooting death of teenager Michael Brown. “Die-ins” like this have happened in…
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Suspicious Incident Downtown Athens
ATHENS, GA- Police are looking into what they are calling a suspicious incident in downtown Athens. According to Athen-Clarke County Police Department Spokesperson Hilda Sorrow, earlier today a man came int0 Athens First Bank on Hancock Avenue claiming his wife and children were being held hostage. Sorrow added that the…
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Weather for December 3rd, 2014
ATHENS, GA- Athens is under a dense fog advisory with visibility at a quarter of a mile. The current temperature is at 50 degrees, with an expected high of 69 degrees today. Athens can expect highs in the 60’s for the rest of the week with lows falling into…
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Success Update on Black Friday & Cyber Monday
Athens, Ga -- Local businesses reveal their success on Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
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FULL STORY: “Peaceful Protest” in Athens
Athens, Ga -- The NAACP is holding a march today to protest the lack of indictment against the police officer in Ferguson, Missouri.
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Watch out! Don’t Fall for this SCAM
Athens, Ga -- The "Secret Santa Shopper Scam" is in full force. Don't let it get you. Find out how by checking out this money-saving story!
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FULL STORY: A Step in her Shoes
Madison County, Ga -- The Madison County High School Counselor shares why she enjoys helping students every day.
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FULL STORY: Is your Home a Target for Holiday Burglaries?
Athens, Ga -- Want to protect your home and car from being broken into over the holidays? Just click and watch for the simple tips.
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Increased Concern over Synthetic Drugs: What’s the Problem?
Athens, Ga -- Synthetic Drugs. They're increasingly becoming a concern. Click here to find out why synthetic drugs may forever remain "on the market." For ALL the details, tune in tonight at 5:00. Channel 181.
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We’re all Facing the Same Struggle
Athens, Ga -- The President of the NAACP here in Athens speaks on the march planned for this evening at 5:30. Tune in at 5:00 for coverage of the "peaceful protest."