Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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New Mama’s Boy Spin-off Restaurant is Open for Business!
Athens, Ga -- A new restaurant just opened in Athens. It's a spin-off of Mama's Boy. Want a taste of what this new restaurant is all about? Tune in tonight at 5:00. Channel 181 on Charter.
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Is Your Home an Easy Target for Theft?
Athens, Ga - If you're planning to leave for the holidays, your home may be an easy target for theft. Don't let this happen to you! We'll tell you how to avoid this potential trap, tonight at 5:00.
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A Day in the Life of a School Counselor
Madison County, Ga - Meet Lari Scarborough. She's the Madison County High School Counselor. Reporter Joey Ripley plans to take you behind-the-scenes for a day in the life as a school counselor.
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5 Things to Know Today
Athens, Ga -- Click here to hear about our top 5 stories for the day. We've got protests and scams, money updates, and stories on home safety and sports. Don't miss out!
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Bowman family reacts to plea deal
Athens, GA – An Athens-Clarke County judge sentenced a man to 20 years of prison after a drunk driving accident left a Kennesaw State University woman partially paralyzed. William Heaton accepted 7 of 13 charges against him for striking Emily Bowman in February 2013. The Bowman family, including Debbie Bowman pushing…
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Girl Scout Cookies Go Digital
The ever popular Girl Scout cookies are now being sold online. For the first time ever, you can now get order Girl Scout cookies online, breaking a 112 year old tradition of door-to-door sales. The organization used door-to-door sales to teach scouts valuable lessons, but realized young girls can benefit…
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The Way Your Mailbox Looks Could Save Your Life
JACKSON COUNTY, GA- Having your street number on your mailbox can save your life, but only if first responders can see them. Having highly visual, reflective numbers on your mailbox helps emergency crews get to you as fast as possible. Firefighter, Kevin Anderson says “A call like a cardiac arrest.…
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Local Protests In Wake of Ferguson Decision
ATHENS, GA- Today protestors were on UGA’s campus protesting the Ferguson decision that was released last Tuesday night. This protest was the first of several events happening at UGA this week. External Affairs Chairman of the National Association of Black Journalists, Ryan Kelly says “We want to see tangible change,…
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World Aids Day Brings Awareness To Athens
ATHENS, GA- Several Athens and UGA Organizations are trying to raise awareness of AIDS today for World AIDS Day. Georgia has the second highest number of people affected by HIV/ AIDS in the nation. AIDS Athens is having free HIV screenings all week at different locations throughout Athens. Locations can…
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Weather for December 1st
ATHENS, GA- We can expect warmer temperatures this week and partly cloudy skies this week. It is currently 70 degrees in Athens. The low tonight is expected to be 46. Temperatures will remain in the 60’s all week with little chance of rain. Student Meteorologist, Molly McCollum gives you a…