Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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10th District Elect Congressman
Athens, GA- Reporter Taylor Saxton sat down with 10th District Elect Congressman Jody Hice. She asked him some controversial questions, and found out what his next steps are.
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Friday Night Lights- GA Football Playoffs Set
Hart County, GA– Georgia’s High School football playoffs are set! Jefferson County High School advances to the playoffs as one of the top seated teams in the Georgia 8-AAA Division.The Jefferson Dragons took on the Hart County Bulldogs in the divisions championship in Hartwell. It was a offensive battle early with each…
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Behind the Bars in Madison County
Madison County, GA- Madison County Jail plans to get relief from a problem that’s felt nationally… overcrowding. This local jail is awaiting new beds, in hopes that this will make life easier for the jail’s employees. A Madison County Jail Sargeant says the overcrowding makes it hard to manage the inmates,…
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Harvest for the Homeless
Athens, GA- The Athens Area Homeless Shelter is doing more than just keeping a roof above their residents’ heads this winter. The local shelter is holding their eleventh annual Harvest for the Homeless fundraiser this Friday night. This shelter houses mothers and children, but goes beyond their regular services. They’re calling…
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UGA Hindu Students want Holiday
Athens, GA- The University of Georgia is now recognizing Christian, Jewish, Islamic, and Hindu holidays on their master calendar…and it’s all because of the efforts from a few Hindu students. These students set up a petition to have their message heard, and Vice President of Public Affairs at UGA heard it. He…
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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…