Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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Chief Lumpkin’s Last Day as Police Chief with ACC
Athens, Ga-Today marks the end of Police Chief Joseph Lumpkin’s seventeen year long career with Athens-Clarke County. Chief Lumpkin says he is excited to take on Savannah as their new Police Chief. Lumpkin says, “I want to work, I think thats Savannah offers a great opportunity for me to apply…
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UGA New Ebola Measures
Athens, Ga-UGA students will now have to notify the university if they have been to West African countries affected by Ebola virus. This measure is meant to keep the university in line with guidelines set by the CDC and the state of Georgia especially with the virus trending nationally. Students…
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E-SPLOST initiative Passed
Citizens voted in favor of the E-SPLOST initiative and the result could be an increase in the number of schools in Barrow and Oconee counties. The E-SPLOST will allow for one percent of local sales tax to go towards building more schools and retiring bond debts. 65% percent of voters…
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UGA Soccer Advances to Quarterfinals of SEC Tournament
Athens, Ga- The UGA Women’s Soccer team advances to the quarterfinals in the SEC tournament as they defeated the nine seeded Arkansas Razorbacks in a penalty kick shootout on Monday. They will face the top seeded Texas A & M Aggies tonight at 6 P.M. on the SEC Network in…
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Liquor Referendum passed in Oconee County
64.38% voted yes to pass the liquor referendum in Oconee County. Restaurants like Chops&Hops in Watkinsville can now serve distilled liquor Monday through Saturdays to their customers. The Oconee County Administrator, Jeff Benko says that although many churches and religious groups were against the referendum, he was happy that it…
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OCC Fire Department Infectious Disease Class
The Oconee County Fire Department is preparing for their medical class on infectious diseases tomorrow. With ebola being the hot topic they will touch on their new protocol and protective equipment, but also touch on flu with flu season in full swing. Oconee County Fire Departments will soon be equipped with…
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ACC Police Department gets a Grant for DUI Enforcement
Athens, Ga- The Athens-Clarke County Police Department received a 250,000 dollar grant for DUI enforcement. Reporter Didi Abdulnabi spoke with Traffic supervisor Lieutenant Don Eckert and he says the Athens-Clarke County Police Department will use some of their grant money to purchase 3 new police cars with the acronym H.E.A.T. decal…
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Weather Forecast- November 5, 2014
Athens, GA- We’ll be expecting a cold front moving to here in Athens with a high in the upper 50’s and lower 60’s. The cold front is predicted to move in this evening and Thursday morning bringing scattered showers. Northeast Georgia can expect a quarter inch of rain. There is a 40%…
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Nuci’s Space raises money to renovate REM Steeple
Athens, Ga- Nuci’s Space is hosting a campaign to raise $250,000 to save and renovate the REM Steeple which has become an Athens staple since REM first played there. In addition to raising money for the steeple, Nuci’s Space is raising money to expand its programs for local musicians. One…
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5 Things to Know for November 5, 2014
1. Election results: The Election was last night and we have the results in! 2. Oconee Liquor: Wine and beer are no longer the only alcohol being consumed in Oconee County. Residents can now buy liquor at local restaurants and grocery stores. 65 percent of citizens voted to pass the liquor by…