Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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Barrow County Improves Radio System
Barrow County, GA- The Barrow County Public Safety Radio System will improve. Last night Barrow County Commissioners voted to use several million dollars to improve this system. In the past and currently it’s difficult for responders to communicate with each other, due to bad service. The improvement is supposed to fix that. Reporter Allison Aulds speaks with Sheriff…
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WEATHER UPDATE: Cold Front Heads Our Way
Athens, GA- The cold front heads our way in the next couple of days. UGA Associate Professor of Geography says it’s here… two months early. Reporter Allison Morrow spoke with him today, to bring you the latest. Game Day Hour by Hour Forecast
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Coffee with a Cop
Athens, GA- The Athens Clarke County Police Department wants people to voice their questions and concerns in a casual setting. That’s why four Athens-Clarke County police officers met at Hendershots Coffee bar this morning for “Coffee with a Cop.” The police department began this event in 2011 but the turnout…
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We Asked, You Answered: Blackout Game
This week we asked our followers if they think a blackout will help Georgia win the Auburn game like the blackout game in 2007 (W, 45-20). We decided to include the tweets so that you can see why each person answered yes or no. Here are the responses:
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Barrow County Sheriff Department- “Mama Faye” Profile
Barrow County, GA- 52 year old Sergeant Faye Spaulding is Barrow County Sheriff Department’s oldest and only woman sergeant. They call her Mama Faye because of her motherly tendencies. She says her job is to uphold the law, but it does take a toll on her sometimes… She says she…
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Free Smoke Alarms Saving Lives this Winter
Jackson County, GA- The Commerce Fire Department gives away free smoke alarms to single mothers or those 65 years and older who own their own home. Women like Genelle Chandler tell us how thankful she is for this program. 300 smoke alarms were purchased with money raised from the fire department’s fundraisers. To…
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UPDATE: Waffle House Wager
Athens, GA- Waffles, hash browns, and coffee… The SEC East is not the only thing on the line if the Bulldogs win this weekend! Waffle House is giving out free meals to the fans of the winning team for the Georgia vs. Auburn game this weekend. This is the second year in…
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Christmas with a Cop
Barrow County, GA- The Barrow County Sheriff’s Department takes a break from battling crime to read letters from local kids. They received letters from 26 children this year, and will treat one child to “Christmas with a Cop.” The child will be paired with a cop that has a similar experience, and…
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Bike Lights Added for Safety
Athens, GA- Bike lights could save your life this winter! Local groups are teaming up to add a light to bikes this season. The three groups teaming up are Bike Athens, Complete the Street: Prince Avenue, and the Downtown Athens Business Association. Their goal is to bring awareness to bike safety. It…
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The Waffle Wager
Athens, GA- Waffles, hash browns, and coffee… The SEC East is not the only thing on the line if the Bulldogs win this weekend! Waffle House is giving out free meals to the fans of the winning team for the Georgia vs. Auburn game this weekend. This is the second year…