Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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Deputy Gilstrap Ceremony UPDATE
Watkinsville, GA – Today the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office honored one of their Deputy’s who was in killed in the line of duty. Deputy David Gilstrap was struck by a car while directing traffic six years ago today. Now there is a highway dedicated in his name. Reporter Krissy Robinson…
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Jefferson High School Foreign Exchange Program
Jefferson, GA – Jefferson High School has a foreign exchange program each year. The program is now in its 16th year. Students from Scotland are at the school now. Hear what Scottish Student Charlie Takl says about his experience in America so far HERE.
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Jefferson County WWII Teacher UPDATE
Jefferson, GA – There is a World War II guru at Jefferson High School. Each year Pittard takes seniors from Jefferson to Europe to visit famous WWII battle sites . Throughout his European travels, Pittard has collected thousands of items from the war including books, postcards and photo albums. Reporter Heather…
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Weather Update October 9
Athens, GA – Local temperatures for today and tomorrow are above average for this time of year. If you plan to go Missouri this weekend for the UGA football game don’t forget your umbrella. There is a chance of rain during the game. Student Meteorologist Riley Hale has more details on what…
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Former POW at Jefferson Library
Athens, GA – Former prisoner of war, Colonel Lee Ellis, spoke at the Jefferson Library today. Ellis was a POW with Senator John McCain for more than five years in Vietnam. Ellis was released 40 years ago and is now an author who travels the country speaking about his…
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Athens to Atlanta Road Skate
Athens, GA – The 32nd annual Athens to Atlanta Road Skate is this Sunday, October 12th. This in-line skating event starts at the Classic Center in Athens and costs $120. There are three different mileage options for those who may not make it the entire 87 miles to Atlanta. For…
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UGA Women’s Soccer Ranking
Athens, GA – The UGA women’s soccer team is ranked 16th by the NSCAA. This is their highest ranking since 2009. Junior Emma Sonnett, a defensive player for the soccer team, says their team chemistry is what helped lead to their high ranking. Sports Anchor Ashley Jetton tells us more…
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Jefferson County WWII Teacher
Jefferson, GA – Bob Pittard is not only a World War II teacher at Jefferson High School, but he is also a WWII antique collector. He has a collection of over 2,000 items from the war. Reporter Heather Hyatt spoke with Pittard about his love for teaching and his love for history.
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Deputy Gilstrap Ceremony
Watkinsville, GA – Oconee County Sheriff’s Office honored Deputy David Gilstrap today at a ceremony at the Oconee County Civic Center. Gilstrap died in 2008 after a car struck him while on duty. Hear what one of his fellow officers had to say about working with Gistrap HERE.
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5 Things To Know October 9
Watkinsville, GA – The Oconee County Sheriff’s office honored the late deputy David Gilstrap at a dedication ceremony at 9:30 AM this morning. Giltrap was killed on duty six years ago today. Reporter Krissy Robinson tells us more about the ceremony, and the new naming of the “Deputy David…