Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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Coach Richt addresses Gurley suspension, upcoming Arkansas game
Saturday’s blowout win against Missouri, the upcoming game against Arkansas, and of course, Todd Gurley’s suspension were all subjects addressed at today’s UGA Football Press Conference. Coach Richt confirms that Gurley’s return to the practice field will not determine if the running back returns to competition. He also also says Gurley was…
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WEATHER UPDATE: Tornado Watch in effect
Athens, GA — A Tornado Watch is in effect until 10:00 p.m. Tuesday night in Athens-Clarke County and surrounding counties. The rest of the day is expected to be mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. A slight chance of showers is expected after midnight, with sun tomorrow. …
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BREAKING: Barrow County Sheriff searching for jewelry robbery suspects
Bethlehem, GA — The Barrow County Sheriff is searching for suspects in an armed robbery that took place at Kay Jewelers in Bethlehem at about 10:30 Tuesday morning. Two black males entered the store and obtained an undisclosed amount of cash. One male brandished a dark handgun. However, nobody was injured during the incident.…
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WEATHER UPDATE: UGA students evacuated, Fallen tree blocks Oconee traffic
Severe storms are causing traffic accidents and evacuations in northwest Georgia. Another string of storms is expected to move in around 1 p.m. Tuesday. Oconee County reported a downed tree blocking traffic lanes Highway 78 near Highway 53. Crews are working to clear the roadway at this time. Weather has caused…
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BREAKING: Lumpkin Announced as New Chief of Savannah Police Department
Athens, Ga — The Savannah City Manager is officially announcing the selection of Joseph “Jack” Lumpkin as the next Chief of the Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department. He is scheduled to begin November 9. Lumpkin has 43 years of law enforcement experience, including the last 17 years as Chief of Athens-Clarke County. “Chief Lumpkin brings proven leadership that…
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WEATHER UPDATE: Second Storm Front to Come
Athens, GA — The line of thunderstorms that arrived early Tuesday morning has moved east out of the state. A secondary line of storms is likely in the Athens area between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. Strong wind gusts and heavy rain are expected. All of these storms are ahead of a cold front that…
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WEATHER UPDATE: Storms cause Traffic Accident
Athens, GA — Police are attending to a car accident on the corner of Broad St. and Harris St. in Athens. The collision occurred around 9 a.m. Tuesday morning. Storms that reached northwest Georgia the night before have created traffic hazards. The Athens area is under a tornado watch until 11…
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WEATHER UPDATE: Severe Weather in ACC
Athens, GA — Northeast Georgia is under a tornado watch until 11 a.m. Tuesday morning. This means conditions are favorable for a possible tornado. The University of Georgia issued a severe weather warning to students. It told students to “seek shelter indoors immediately. The university issued an all-clear around 7:45 when a previous tornado warning…
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SEVERE WEATHER takes over Athens, GA
Athens, GA — Severe weather crippled much of northwest Georgia Tuesday morning. Isolated tornadoes on the radar, strong winds and heavy rain prompted a tornado warning for Athens and Oconee Counties until 7:45 A.M. The University of Georgia issued a severe weather warning to students. It told students to “seek…
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UPDATE: UGA Soccer
Athens, GA– The UGA soccer team is nationally ranked at 21st this season. They are shooting to get to the NCAA tournament in November. The team is doing everything it can to stay ready for the postseason with only five games left. The soccer team had last week off but…