Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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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…
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Weather Update for October 21
Here’s today’s weather update for Northeast Georgia:
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Barrow County Board of Education Seeks New Member
Winder, GA – The Barrow County Board of Education is holding a special session tonight at six in Winder. The board will hear from candidates who will replace member Mitch Churchill. Churchill’s resignation will be effective at the end of the month. The remaining board members will choose his successor. He or…
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5 Things To Know for October 21
Athens, GA – The Georgia Department of Economic Development’s Workforce Division and the University of Georgia are hosting an High Demand Career Initiative (HDCI) meeting to discuss future workplace needs. Governor Deal created the HDCI to allow those involved in training Georgia’s future workforce – the University System of Georgia and the Technical College…
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FORECAST: Tuesday, October 21
Weather for Tuesday, October 21, 2014 Athens, GA — Local temperatures will be relatively moderate today, although they are projected to drop a little but will rise again by Wednesday. A cold front from last night is expected to pass over into surrounding cities tonight and will not bring any precipitation. Student meteorologist…
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Man dies after taking breathalyzer
Athens, GA– The GBI is conducting an autopsy to find out the cause of death of a man who died after taking a breathalyzer test. Athens Clark County Police officer Mark Sizemore says John Mardsen was taken into custody for driving under the influence and was able to give one…
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How local hospitals are prepping for Ebola
Athens, GA– Local hospitals are preparing for Ebola in case it lands here. Governor Deal has called for a response team to handle Ebola if it were to outbreak in Georgia. The Director of System Relations says Athens Regional hospital is already prepared to treat patients with Ebola if it comes to the…
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Lowest Gas Prices in your area
Athens, GA– We compiled the lowest gas prices in your area Athens-Clarke County: $2.84 at Marathon and Kroger Market Place on U.S 29 Barrow County : $2.89 at Ingles on North Broad Jackson County: $2.93 at Citgo on Borad and Ilard Jefferson County: $2.99 at Shake Rag Express at the…
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The Red Dress Boutique sees $$$
Athens, GA– A local business in Downtown Athens is making a huge profit off of its appearance on ABC’s Shark Tank. We spoke to one of the business owners of The Red Dress Boutique and the store has had more than 4,000 sales in the past two days since the show aired last Friday. A…
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Barrow County’s new plan to make Barrow County safer
Athens, GA– Barrow County Board of Commissioners will implement a new 911 software which officials say will make the county safer. It will allow sheriffs and emergency services to share the same computer system. The Board of Commissioners approved a $200,000 budget to improve the software and will meet with the…