Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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Police Activity on Eastside Athens
Nov 19 | Athens, Ga Athens Clarke County Police served search warrants at an apartment complex on Barnett Shoals Road, according to Hilda Sorrow, Public Information Officer at the Athens Clarke County Police. Reporter Andrew James was at The Summit apartments. James says around 3:45 PM he saw three people in handcuffs. He also…
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November 19 Forecast
Nov 19 | Athens, GA Weather Reporter Shannon O’Keefe takes a look at the cold front in our area today.
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Bigger Vision Brings People In and Out of the Cold
Nov 19 | Athens, GA Story Highlights \t Bigger Vision Homeless Shelter brings in 10 extra beds when temps hit 35°F. \t They normally host 36 people. \t On Monday night, they brought in 6 extra people. \t On Tuesday night, they brought in 5 extra people. \t Bigger Vision employees say that…
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Winterize Your Car
Nov 19 | Athens, GA Story Highlights \t Make sure to check the air pressure in your tires. \t If your battery is oder, get it checked out. Colder weather puts a toll on those tires. \t Leave plenty of time in the morning for your car to start.
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High School Football Region Playoff
Nov 19 | Athens, GA Sports reporter Michael Foo breaks down how local high school football teams are prepping for the big region playoff game.
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And Deputy of the Year Goes To…
Nov 19 | Athens, GA Story Highlights \t Reporter Andrew James features a distinguished member of the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. \t Corporal Brian Perrin has earned numerous awards including the Jackson County’s Deputy of the Year Award. \t Perrin has been with Jackson County for over 5 years. “Get up for…
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Jittery Joes Grinds Out a New Blend
Nov 19| Athens, GA Story Highlights \t Baba Java is the first in a new series of coffee churned out by Jittery Joes. \t The blend’s name honors a local Athens band, Futurebirds. \t The Futurebirds last album was titled Baba Yaga.
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Are Your Pipes Ready for Winter?
Nov 19 | Athens, Ga Story Highlights \t A local insurance agent says many renters in our area do not have tenant insurance. \t This means that if a pipe bursts, renters would NOT be reimbursed by the property management company for water damages to renters belongings. \t If you do have renters insurance, then the insurance company…
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Downtown Athens Welcomes its First Liquor Store
Nov 19 | Athens, GA Story Highlights \t Spirits on Washington (SOW) is Athens’ first downtown liquor store. \t For Class A liquor licenses the store must be 100 feet from another liquor store, 200 years from a residential zone, and 200 yards from a church and educational facilities. \t SOW’s…
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BRR! Freezing Temps are Headed Our Way
Nov 19 | Athens, GA Story Highlights \t Tonight we are looking at temperatures dipping BELOW the freezing mark. \t This is the SECOND NIGHT in a row that we’ve seen freezing temps. \t The low this morning hit 20°F \t We came close to beating our record low for today. Temperatures in…