Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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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…
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Midmorning Weather Update
Athens, GA- We are seeing fall weather right now, but a cold front is moving through our area today. We can expect temperatures to drop. Reporter Allison Morrow gives you an hour by hour forecast for the day.
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10th District Congressman Elect- Jody Hice Interview
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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5 Things to Know- November 12
Athens, GA- Today you can expect temperatures in the low 70’s and tonight it will drop to the low 40’s. Reporter Allison Morrow will bring you a morning, midday, and afternoon update of today’s weather. She will also show you an hour by hour forecast for this weekends Georgia vs. Auburn game. Athens,…