Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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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…
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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…