Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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No More “Free Gurley” T-shirts
Athens, GA- The “Free Gurley” t-shirt operation is officially out of business. The Collegiate Licensing Company, Legal Affairs Office at UGA, and assistant athletic director Alan Thomas have sent cease and desist letters to those selling non-trademarked merchandise, such as the t-shirts that say “Free Gurley”. Senior Business Management major Peyton Bennett has been…
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Jason Carter Visits UGA
Athens, GA- Jason Carter came to Athens today with his #GeorgiasReady bus and spoke to a large crowd of students, encouraging them to vote. With the election only six days away, Carter says there’s a lot of enthusiasm on his side and feels good about the election. Carter also brought a…
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Early Voting Turnout In Commerce Good
Commerce, GA- Poll managers in Commerce are pleased with early voting turnout. Poll Manager Deborah Kesler expects to be busy all the way up until the Tuesday election. She says people have been really involved in this election and says she’s “really pleased with the public coming out and doing their job.”…
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Weather Update for October 28, 2014
Athens, GA- Take a look at the weather forecast for the week. Some showers expected tomorrow, but it will be sunny with a high around 69 degrees the rest of the week.
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Walmart Costume Controversy
Athens, GA- Walmart is in the middle of a costume controversy. A section of the store’s website, clearly hosting the plus size women costumes, was inappropriately labeled “Fat Girl Costumes”. Some Athens shoppers thought the labeling was insensitive to customers. Hear what one customer has to say:
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Georgia Voting Report Good
GA- The lobby organization Common Cause released a report on the progress of voting problems in Georgia. Common Cause says Georgia is close to fixing problems at the polls that voters experienced in the 2012 election. It says that Georgia is making progress to fix the issue of long lines, clerical errors,…
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UGA Soccer Comeback Kid
Athens, GA- UGA Senior Laura Eddy has experienced her fair share of pain and pleasure during her time at UGA. Eddy has gone through three ACL surgeries over the past three years. She recently celebrated senior night and her last game at UGA’s soccer stadium. Her last game of the regular…
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Convicted Felons Not Allowed To Visit Oconee County Jail
Watkinsville, GA- The Oconee County Sheriff’s Department says no convicted felons will ever be allowed to visit the Oconee County Jail. Sheriff Scott Berry says “you don’t get it your way, you take it our way.” The Sheriff’s Department wants visitations to be safer for everyone in the jail and says…
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Highway 316 Lane Shift
Lawrenceville, GA- Traveling from Atlanta to Athens will now be easier for commuters. The Georgia Department of Transportation Communications Officer, Teri Pope, says they redirected transportation on the east bound lanes off 316 to go under the new bridge in Lawrenceville. They will do the same on the west bound lanes going…
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Five Things To Know For October 28, 2014
Athens, GA- Jason Carter and the #GeorgiasReady bus will be at UGA today. They want to encourage students to get out and vote. They will be at the Tate North West Lawn at 1:00. We’ll also have a second report on whether students are excited to vote in the upcoming election.…