Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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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.
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5 Thing To Know October 15
Athens, GA–Athens-Clarke County Police are hosting an assembly at a local middle school today. They are talking to students about gun violence, and the students are taking a pledge against it. Athens, GA–Michelle Nunn is in Athens today to encourage voters to take advantage of early voting. Athens, Ga–Bigger vision homeless shelter is open and ready to operate in…
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Weather Update October 15
Athens, GA–The storm is over and the sun is out again. Today’s weather is expected to be sunny with some slight showers. Expect temperatures to be in the 70s going into the weekend, with a high of 76 on Saturday and 71 on Sunday. Student Meteorologist Riley Hale tells us more on…
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Jackson County woman disturbed by Luke Bryan concert
A Jackson County woman is still upset that country music star Luke Bryan brought his farm tour to her hometown last Thursday. The concert brought thousands of fans to Jackson County. Pauline Hancock says she is upset the concert even came in the first place. Most days Pauline Hancock is…
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Bag to Bag group asks Clarke County stores to charge for plastic bags
Some people in Athens want you to pay an extra five cents when you buy your groceries. A group called “Bag to Bag” is asking the Athens Clarke County Commission to have stores charge for plastic bags. The group says its mission is to reduce single used plastic items by…