Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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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…
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Congressional running candidate speaks on the race to Congress
Athens, GA— 10th Congressional District Candidate Republican Jody Hice speaks about his race to Congress. We sat down with Jody Hice today to talk about his book as well as his agenda going into the election in November. If he wins, he will take the seat of current US Representative Paul Broun.…
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UGA seeks Gurley’s Reinstatement
Athens, GA— Less than an hour ago, UGA stated that Todd Gurley confirmed his desire to seek reinstatement to play football at UGA. UGA Sports Communications Associate Director Christopher Lakos provided this information via press release, which also stated that The University fully supports Todd’s request and plans to file the necessary paperwork with the NCAA later…
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Governor Deal’s HDIC Workplace Initiative
Athens, GA – The numbers are in and Georgia is ranked last in the nation for unemployment rates… again. The unemployement rate in Georgia dropped from 7.9 to 8.1 percent which is still the highest in the nation. Six different local companies along with state leaders and secondary education representatives from…
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How to Keep Your Kids Safe on Halloween
Athens, GA – Halloween is a couple weeks away which means kids will be out trick or treating. Police want residents to be safe and aware of any posible sex offenders in their area. Reporter Pauline Villanueva spoke with a parent who says there are other things she’s more concerned with for…
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Lack of Tobacco Ban Enforcement
Athens, GA – Although the schoolwide tobacco ban is in place, UGA employees and students continue to smoke on campus. Faculty, students, and stafff are supposed to enforce the regulation. But some people on campus aren’t afraid of the consequences. Geetu Vailoor has more on what the consequences are for getting…
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UGA Chapter of NAACP Holds Meeting About Alleged Bar Discrimination
Athens, GA – A group of minority students are complaining about being denied entry into some local bars. Some transgender and students of color don’t feel they have the ability to go inside every bar. Pictures of the signs stating private business rights outside some bars have circulated on social media. Now…