Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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From Trains to Trails, a New Bike Trail is in the Works
Athens, GA – Bikers and runners, we have a new challenge for you. Firefly is a new 39 mile-trail that will connect Athens to Winterville, Crawford, Woodville, and Union Point. The trail would take place on the old Athens portion of abondend Georgia railroads. Accoding to a Firefly Trail board member,…
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Athens Clarke County Looking for New Permanent Police Chief
Athens, GA – Carter Greene is Athens Clarke County’s new interim police chief for the next few months until the permanent chief is named. Alan Reddish, the manager of the unified government of Athens Clarke County says “in the next few weeks, the position will be officially announced as vacant, a…
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Early Voting ends Friday
Athens, GA – If you are going to vote early, make sure you get to the polls this week. Early voting ends this Friday. Lines were out the door this weekend, averaging close to 100 voters an hour. Here is a picture of what the line looked like at the voting…
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WWII Bomber Planes in Athens
Athens, GA – Three WWII bomber planes will be on display for viewing at Athens-Ben Epps airport this week. Visitors can tour the restored aircraft and can even fly in the plans for $450 for 30 minutes. Walk through tours are $12 for adults and $6 for children 12 and under.…
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Two Undefeated Teams Went Head to Head this Weekend
Athens, GA – The Hart County Bulldogs continue a perfect season and are now 8-0 after playing the Oconee County Warriors, who are now 7-1 this weekend. Both teams went into the match up undefeated. The Bulldogs took home the victory with a 49-21 win over the Warriors. Newsource reporters were at the…
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Local Athens Church Buys Gentlemen Club and Lingerie Boutique
Athens, GA – In August, Athens Link Fellowship Church bought Fantasy World and Chelsea’s Gentlemen’s Club, both on Baxter Street. They want to expand the church which is currently holding services in a house on South Lumpkin Street. A manager at Bulldog Sporting Goods, located near the Gentlemen’s club, told Newsource reporter Jordan…
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Five Things You Need To Know October 27, 2014
Athens, GA – The University of Georgia could pass a new policy that will have a major effect for UGA students. Students will now have the opportunity for unlimited withdrawals and will be able to withdrawal from a class regardless of their standing in the class. There would no longer be an option for…
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Forecast: Monday October 27, 2014
Athens, GA – Happy Georgia Florida week! The next couple of days will be warm in the mid 70’s. These warm temperatures are not normal for this type of year. Wednesday, expect a cold front and possible isolated thunderstorms (nothing severe). After the cold front moves through expect cooler temperatures and…
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Forecast: A look into Georgia Florida Weekend
St. Simons, GA – Expect highs in the 70’s and low 80’s during the week. On Friday, there is a 20% chance of showers through out the day. If the rain stays away, expect temperatures in the low 70’s and a mostly sunny afternoon. Make sure you bring a sweater if you…
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Operation MasqueRAID Update
Athens, GA – Law enforcement officials say they had been watching a man accused of child pornography for monthsbefore arresting him. It’s all part of a sercret operation throughout the state.