Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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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…
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5 Things To Know for October 23, 2014
Athens, GA – A second bond hearing is set for tomorrow morning for a man facing child pornography charges, according to the Athens-Clarke County Police Department. This morning, a judge denied bond for Athens resident Rodney Cook who was charged with child pornography. Athens, GA – “Let’s talk about consent.” This is the focus of…
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FORECAST: October 23, 2014
Weather for Thursday, October 23, 2014 Athens, GA — It’s Friday Eve and you can expect a high of 70 degrees today! Also, be on the lookout for today’s solar eclipse from 3:40 PM – 5:45 PM. This will be the last of its kind until 2023. Student meteorologist Riley Hale will have more…
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BREAKING: Human Remains Found in Athens
Athens-Clarke County Police confirm human remains found in a burned vehicle off Winterville Road in Athens. According to a news release from the Athens-Clarke County Police Department, the car was found at 1:38PM in the 1300 block of Winterville Road. We cannot confirm the gender of the human remains or the cause…
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Forecast: October 22, 2014
Athens, GA– today’s weather should be moderately sunny with highs in the mid 70’s. Tonight’s temperatures will decrease and we may see our coldest night that we have had so far for the fall season. Temperatures may decrease to the upper 30’s tonight so be sure to bundle up! We also can…
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Officers wear body cameras
Athens, GA— Athens Police department is implementing body cameras for their officers to wear. Athens-Clarke County Police Lieutenant Don Eckert says the Department will now be able to watch and review their officers’ actions when enforcing the law. The cameras will also help increase transparency with citizens. The cameras will cost about $600 each…
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Barrow County gets a $20,000 grant
Winder, GA— The Governor’s Office of Highways Safety hands over a $20,000 grant to The Barrow County Sheriff’s office. The money is allocated for traffic safety equipment and will fund new and improved technology in cop cars, bulletproof vests for deputies, and much more. Reporter Allison Aulds will have more details on how…