Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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Burned Body Update
Athens, GA – This morning a memorial was held for a woman found in a burned car last week. Gardenview Funeral Chapel in Athens held the service for 23-year old Darla Gibbons.  Athens-Clarke County Police arrested 25-year old Rodricus Ward on a separate firearm related charge but did not clarify how…
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Gym Dogs Season Preview
Athens, Ga – 9 year old gymnast Lily Black who hopes to wear the Gym Dogs leotard one day and saw her future literally “flip” before her eyes. Saturday, the Gym Dogs hosted an event called “Pumpkin Peek”. Black was starstruck by the gymnasts, including the 5 new freshman…
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Georgia Football Updates
Athens, GA – The University has heard from ESPN but is still waiting to hear from the NCAA. The kickoff for the Bulldogs final road game of the regular season is set for noon at Kentucky. The Bulldogs still do not know if Gurley will play in this weekends game against…
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Policy May Drop the “WF” Option for Students at UGA
Athens, GA – The University of Georgia is on the verge of passing 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…
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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…