Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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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…
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UPDATE: Todd Gurley
Athens, GA– Everyone is still wondering the same question….When will Todd Gurley be back? Although the school is still investigating his case and we aren’t sure yet, we do know that Gurley will at least be on the field for practice this week. However, the dawgs still blew it out of…
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Community Events Raise Thousands for Charities
Athens, GA–There’s a lot of sore muscles today, and thousands of dollars raised for local charities. More than 200 participants came out to Jittery Joe’s 5K Bike Ride on Saturday, helping reach a $6,000 goal for Athens habitat for humanity. The money raised will go towards building habitat’s 83rd home in Athens.…
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Potential Increase In Jackson County Property Taxes
Jefferson, GA–Jackson County residents may have to keep an eye out for a potential change in their taxes. County commissioners are planning to increase property taxes by nearly 10.5 to 11 percent. This could be the second year in a row property taxes in Jackson County go up to balance the…
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Advanced Voting Starts Today
Athens, GA–Advanced voting season has sprung in Athens-Clarke county, Barrow county, and many more. Georgia citizens can vote for their chosen candidate starting today. Registered voters can visit their local county elections board offices any day Monday through Friday to vote prior to election day. However, they have several other options for voting…
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Columbus Day Festival Keeps Spirit Alive
Athens, GA–It’s Columbus day, and what better way to celebrate than with an Italian-themed Columbus Day Festival. After all, Christopher Columbus was an Italian. The festivities are happening today at Memorial Park from 9a.m. until 3:30p.m. Children are participating in the event by making hats to wear as Columbus wore…
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Hall County Hosts Georgia Special Olympics for the First Time
Gainseville, GA–Special people playing some special games. For the first time, the Georgia Special Olympics was hosted by Hall county. Approximately 2,000 people attended the event, which included sports such as bocce ball, softball, and cycling. Will Crain, a participant in the Georgia Special Olympics, plays five sports and teaches…