Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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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…
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UGA Women’s Basketball Coach Gets 850th Win
ATHENS, GA- Women’s Basketball Coach Andy Landers just got his 850th career win at the University of Georgia this weekend. He is now part of a very short list of coaches who have done so. Landers is one of seven coaches to win 850 victories at a single division one…
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Harry’s Barbeque Gets It’s Wheels
ATHENS, GA- Harry’s Barbeque in downtown Athens has closed it’s restaurant doors but that doesn’t mean that it has stopped serving up it’s barbecue, mac n’ cheese, and baked beans. However, owner Ashley Epting has big plans for the restaurant. He plans to open a food truck to keep the…
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Cyber Monday Hits Local Businesses
ATHENS, GA- Stores in Athens may be a little less crowded today, but that doesn’t mean their websites won’t be busy. Several stores including the Red Dress Boutique and Cheeky Peach hope to attract customers through Cyber Monday sales. The Red Dress Boutique, known for its online presence, says it…
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Benefit Concert for REM Steeple
ATHENS, GA- Nuci’s Space is hosting a benefit concert at the 40 Watt tomorrow as one of its final pushes to meet its fundraising goal for the REM Steeple. The goal? 250,000 dollars. So far, the campaign has raised almost $95,000. Nuci’s Space hopes the steeples historical significance will help…
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Jury Selection Begins for Drunk Driving Case
ATHENS, GA- The jury selection process has begun in the case of William Heaton who is accused of hitting Emily Bowman while driving under the influence back in 2013. 20 year old Bowman was left partially paralyzed in the accident, and is still recovering almost two years after the accident.…
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5 Things You Need To Know – December 1st, 2014
1. ATHENS, GA- The jury selection process begins today for the case of William Heaton who is accused of hitting Emily Bowman while driving under the influence back in 2012. Bowman was partially paralyzed in the accident. Heaton is at the Superior Court House in Athens for the process that could…
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Missing Person- Jackson County
JEFFERSON, GA- The Jackson County Sheriffs Department put out a new request for any information on a man who has been missing for 18 months. Twenty-five year old Joshua Scott Adams has been missing from Jackson County since May of 2013. He was last seen in Nicholson, Georgia. Adams is…