Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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Ebola UPDATE
Athens, GA–A second Dallas Health Care worker diagnosed with Ebola is in flight to Atlanta. The CDC is not saying whether or not the patient has landed yet. Health Care officials say she flew on a commercial airplane Monday–the day before she reported symptoms. CDC Director Tom Frieden said that the patient…
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Sports October 15
The Bulldogs take on Arkansas this weekend in football, UGA women's basketball prepares for season opener next month, and Prince Avenue High School's softball team moves on to State.
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Robocall Accuses Carter of Cutting HOPE Scholarship
Above is a recording of the Robocall. GA–The fallout continues following a robocall regarding the HOPE Scholarship that was made this past weekend to voters all throughout Georgia. The call said that Jason Carter plans to “eliminate the Hope Scholarship for thousands of middle class families.” A statement issued by Carter’s campaign…
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Homeless Shelter Raises More Funds Than Ever Before
Athens, GA–This year Bigger Vision Homeless Shelter raised more money from one night of fundraising than the total $15,000 they raised in two weeks last year. However, the shelter has not yet determined the total amount raised. Bigger Vision hosts individuals for a single night and provides them with dinner and…
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Madison County Jail Adds More Beds
Danielsville, GA–Madison county is adding roughly thirty beds to their jail. The extra beds are expected to reduce overcrowding. Reporter Ally Laukhuf visited the jail and will have more on the story later.
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No Replacement for Chief of Police Joseph H. Lumpkin
Athens, GA–Still no word on who will be replacing Athens Chief of Police Joseph H. Lumpkin. He has already accepted a new position in Savannah, Georgia for November 9, less than four weeks away.
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UGA Adding More Crosswalks on Campus
Athens, GA–People at the University of Georgia will be seeing more crosswalks on campus, thanks to the Student Government Association. These crosswalks will be placed in high traffic areas, including River Road by East Campus Village and Rodgers Road near Family Housing.
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Jefferson Library Update
Jefferson, GA–A gift from the county to the schools. Commerce City Council voted unanimously on Monday to give an unused library to the school system for free. The library was already paid for, and was originally going to be sold to the school system for $400,000. Reporter Brittney Laryea is out…
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Michelle Nunn Encourages Athens Residents to Vote Early
Athens, GA–Democratic Senate Candidate Michelle Nunn is in Athens today to encourage voters to start early. The Athens-Clarke County Board of Elections has seen a steady turnout in the first two days of early voting, with 200 votes on the first day and 173 votes yesterday. Nunn will be holding a voter rally today at…
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Gun Violence Assembly Held at Local Middle School
Athens, GA–Students at Hilsman Middle School are taking a pledge against gun violence today. Athens-Clarke County Police are hosting an assembly speak to them about the issue. Reporter Allison Morrow is at the school and will have more updates on the event later.