Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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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…
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Today’s Weather
Athens, GA-Freezing Temperatures will be here before you know it. The National Weather Service has already issued freeze warnings across the region. Student Meteorologist, Lani Hannah, bringsthe weather forecast saying when to break out the hats and scarves. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @GradyNewSource and like us on…
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TODAY’S TOP 5
Today on Grady NewSource we will bring you updates of what is going on in North East Georgia. We have reporters out to uncover the latest. In today’s Top 5 we bring you: \t Next Wave of Open Enrollment for the Health Care Marketplace starts Saturday \t Auburn Tigers coming…
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Hunger Bowl
Athens, GA- One group is trying to crack down on hunger in Georgia this Thanksgiving… It’s called “The Hunger Bowl”. They are sponsored by The Northeast GA Food Bank. They’ve been on a roll… receiving donations of nonperishable goods. Reporter Taylor Saxton sat down with the donations food manager who says…