Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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5 Things to Know – November 18, 2014
Take a look at the Top Five Things you need to know for Tuesday November 18, 2014
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November 17 Weather Forecast
Athens, GA | Nov 17 Weather Highlights \t Bundle up! \t The low tonight will be around 20°s in Athens. \t Tomorrow morning our low is 24°F. \t It will warm up to a high of 40° tomorrow. 4 P’s of Cold Weather
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Medical Marijuana Discussion Returns
Athens, Ga | Nov. 17 Story Highlights \t The seeds of conversation over legalizing medical marijuana are being sown yet again. \t The proposed bill would legalize cannabid oils. \t When was the last time we saw a bill like this? \t What will it take to pass this bill? Medical marijuana…
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Midday Weather
Student Meteorologist Riley Hale looks at satellite maps to break down the cold front that’s covering the southeast. He says you can expect colder weather and clear skies. So you can wave goodbye to those clouds.
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School is Cancelled : The Logic Behind the Call
Athens, Ga | Nov. 17 Story Highlights \t When it’s raining, or snowing, the biggest question on students minds is “Is school cancelled?” \t Find out how educators make the decision to cancel class. \t What are “road runners? “Snow day, school’s cancelled.” That’s what every student wants to hear. But it takes…
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What Happens After You Flush?
Athens, GA | Nov. 17 Story Highlights \t Commode. Latrine. Potty. Loo. The Head. Crapper. Powder Room. \t No matter what you call it, all these words describe the one place you run to when “duty calls.” \t But what happens after the duty is done? \t There’s a process involved to get…
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You Can’t Sit Here
Athens, Ga | Nov. 17 Story Highlights \t A new traffic ordinance may prohibit delivery trucks from sitting in the middle of Clayton Street. \t The Clarke County Commission will hear a proposed ordinance change from the Athens Downtown Development Authority (ADDA) on Thursday. \t If passed, the ordinance it could also…
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Oconee County Holds Georgia’s Highest Graduation Rate
Athens, GA | Nov. 17 Story Highlights \t Oconee County now has the highest graduation rate in the state. \t The recently released graduation rate for Oconee County stands at 91.9%. \t This is an increase of .9% from 2013. \t Reporter Shannon O’Keefe is at North Oconee High School…
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Today’s Weather
Athens, GA | November 17, 2014 If you are headed out the door this morning, be sure to grab your jacket. We are seeing rain in our area this morning but it should clear by this afternoon. Along with the rain, there is a cold front pushing through our area today.…
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Affordable Care Act Sign Up Starts Again Saturday
Athens, GA-Don’t get fined $325 this year by not signing up for the Affordable Care Act. The number of people who enroll this year is expected to double.Open enrollment for the Healthcare Marketplace opens again this Saturday and local health navigators urge people in Athens area to enroll. Reporter…