Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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Athens GOP on Sex Trafficking
Athens, GA- Human Trafficking is the topic of discussion right here in Athens after Atlanta was named the number one city for sexual exploitation in the United States. The Athens Republican Party is holding a special meeting tonight to raise awareness for human trafficking in Georgia. There will be a panel…
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JC Food Store- Going on 80 Years
http://youtu.be/Vsx4XtMtMOw Athens, GA- Many older and smaller grocery stores are forced out of business, but JC Food Store is not one of them. A giant grocery store has just opened on Old Hull Road, and JC stays in business. The owner for the past 25 years says it’s not like any other grocery…
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Bag the Bag UGA
Athens, GA- For the second time in 5 years, “Bag the Bag UGA” is making an effort to cut back on the use of plastic bags. Bag the Bag is an official UGA Club. The purpose of the program is to be more conservative with the use of plastic in the environment.…
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Google Glass- A Look Behind the Glasses
Athens, GA- This week is UGA’s Spotlight on the Arts. One of this week’s performances will include an ensemble wearing Google Glass. Dr. Cynthia Johnston Turner is conducting the ensemble at 3:30PM on Wednesday at the Georgia Museum of Art. All of the performers will wear Google Glass, including Turner. Google Glass…
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5 Things To Know for November 10
Athens, GA- As promised on Wednesday, we have an interview with 10th District Elect Congressman Jody Hice. He will tell you what his next steps are as Congressman, and answer some controversial questions. Athens, GA- This week is UGA’s Spotlight on the Arts. One of this week’s performances will include a test…
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Weather November 10
Athens, GA-- We started off the day with a chilly morning, and temperatures in the 40's.
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ALS Coach
ALS is not stopping one basketball coach at Athens Christian School. Coach Ronald Link is the head coach of the Eagles. They’re preparing him for a gift of a lifetime. Their season begins November 22nd when they take on Georgia Military College Prep School. He will be on the sidelines…
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Athens Man Jailed
A local photographer is in jail in the Middle East. He’s received a photography violation and now is fighting for his freedom. He’s been in jail for a little over 2 weeks. Rosemary Rein speaks about how close she is with Black and was at the conference with him in…
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Lung Cancer 5K
Make sure you make it out to the “Free to Breathe” 5K race this Saturday at 10:30 AM. Sandy Creek Park will have tons of people who will run to help fight lung cancer. One Athens’ family experienced a loss of a child from lung cancer. The Tackett family lost…
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Finding a Happy Ending in Law Enforcement
Daniel Bradley is still in search for his missing daughter of 6 years. Skeletal remains recently found near his Auburn home may be investigator Sergeant Robert Wheeler’s new lead. Wheeler says a match to the remains could bring closure for Bradley and his family. Wheeler is the head of the…