Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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SGA Fights to Stop Sexual Violence on Campus
Athens, GA – The UGA Student Government Association is taking on a national fight to stop sexual violence on college campuses. The SGA Senate passed a resolution to become part of the White House’s “It’s On Us” campaign and hopes to reduce the number of rapes on campus. Reporter Russel Abad…
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Northeast Georgia Football Weekend
Athens, GA – Oconee County isn’t the only football team looking for a win tomorrow. Several other local high schools will compete in region play. Clarke Central will take on Winder-Barrow on their home turf while Cedar Shoals will battle against Gainsville. Number 6 ranked Jackson County will take on number 7…
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Gas Prices Continue to Decrease
Athens, GA –  What have you paid for gas lately? The national, state, and local average gas prices are at their lowest since two thousand eleven. Audience Gas may not stay this low for long so fill up while you can!
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Oconee County High School Faces Number One Ranked Hart County
Athens, GA – The Oconee County warriors football team will take on number one ranked Hart County tomorrow at home. Both teams have battled this season with each team trying to avoid their first loss of the season. Head Coach Travis Noland says that he hopes his team is well-prepared and…
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Is Gurley Still in the Race for Heisman?
Athens, GA – With still no resolution in Todd Gurley’s reinstatement, the bulldog nation is left wondering when he will return. The University of Georgia announced early yesterday that they worked with the NCAA to file the necessary paperwork regarding Gurley’s eligibility. If he is allowed to return back to the field, the…
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Weather Update for October 23, 2014
Here’s today’s weather update for Northeast Georgia:
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Barrow County Seeking Vietnam War Veteran Photos
Athens, GA – Barrow County and the surrounding areas are in search of Vietnam War Veterans’ photos who were killed in the line of duty. These search efforts are to help the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund at the nation’s capitol. This organization is on a nationwide search for photos of war veterans.…
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Athens Has the Lowest Jobless Rate in Georgia
Athens, GA – The Georgia Department of Labor Athens Career Center will host a job fair tomorrow morning. They will recruit workers for the Home Goods distribution center in Jefferson. The Department of Labor also announced this morning that unemployment rates dropped and the number of jobs increased in Athens this past…
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Art Students Raise Sexual Assault Awareness at “Pillow Talk”
Athens, GA – UGA administration is also taking a role in changing rape culture with the “It’s On Us” campaign…and now students are speaking out on the issue. Art students created a pile of mattresses which turned a lot of heads. Geetu Vailoor has more on the event called “Pillow…
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Local Discussion about Discrimination Heats Up at NAACP Meeting
Athens, GA – A battle of civil and private rights may be heating up here in Athens. The local chapter of NAACP says it will take action against what some minorities feel is discrimination. Students shared their downtown experiences at Tuesday night’s NAACP meeting. Reporter Briana Belser was in attendance and will…