Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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A Day In The Life: Supervisor of Elections
Athens, GA – What does it take to be the one person that makes sure the voting process is fair and accurate? Reporter Michael Foo talks with Athens-Clarke County Supervisor of Elections Gail Schrader to see how ACC will make sure each vote is counted accurately in the early voting and November 4th election. …
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Forecast Update: October 29, 2014
Athens, GA – Student meteorologist Riley Hale has your local weather and a look ahead at the five-day forecast. With the rain came a cold front so temperatures will be in the mid 60’s this afternoon. Heading down to the Georgia Florida game? Friday in St.Simons will be warm and sunny with…
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Liquor Sales Could Be Allowed in Oconee County
Athens, GA – Tuesday is the last day to vote on key referendum in Oconee County. The liquor by the drink referendum is one of two bills on the ballot for this election. The referendum would allow sale of liquor in all parts of the county including restaurants and grocery stores (where…
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10th District Profile
Athens, GA – Neither Jody Hice nor Ken Dious have held public offices, but they’re contending for your vote to replace US Representative Paul Broun in Washington. Hice is a former pastor and conservative talk show host. Dious is a prominent African American lawyer who has practiced law in Athens over…
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Five Things You Need To Know: October 29, 2014
Athens, GA – What does it take to be the one person that makes sure the voting process is fair and accurate? Reporter Michael Foo talks with Athens-Clarke County Supervisor of Elections Gail Schrader to see how ACC will make sure each vote is counted accurately in the early voting and November 4th election. …
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Forecast: October 29, 2014
Athens, GA – Rain is in the forecast today and will start to fall around 10:30am. It should be out of Athens by 3pm. With the rain will come a cold front and bring cooler temperatures with highs in the upper 60’s. Our student meteorologist Riley Hale will have the five day…
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Todd Gurley WILL NOT Play Against Florida
Athens, GA – Georgia running back Todd Gurley will not play in the Georgia Florida game this weekend, but you will see him back on the field this season. The NCAA made a statement this morning that he sit a total of four games (30% of season) for accepting more than $3,000…
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Oconee County Looks To Rebound Against Jefferson
Watkinsville, GA- Oconee County High School takes on its second undefeated team in a row on Friday. The team will travel to Jefferson High School to try to turn things around after suffering its first loss of the season to Hart County High School. The Warriors turned the ball over four…
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UGA Athletes Graduation Rate Up
Athens, GA- The NCAA released figures today on student-athlete graduation rates. UGA student-athletes graduated at a rate of 84 percent, which is the highest graduation percentage rate for the Bulldogs since 2005. Georgia ranked first among SEC schools in gymnastics, women’s swimming and diving, and women’s tennis, all with a 100…
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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…