Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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Weather Update October 8
Athens, GA – It looks like the warmer weather will stick around for the rest of the week. Student meteorologist Riley Hale says to expect high temperatures in the 80s through next Monday.
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Ebola vs. Flu
Athens, GA – The panic surrounding Ebola is even greater today after the first Ebola patient diagnosed in the United States died this morning. This is the first Ebola-related death to occur in the country. The common flu, however, kills thousands of Americans each year. Reporter Shannon O’Keefe has more information on why one local…
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Georgia Political Debates
Athens, GA – With voting day for Georgia’s U.S. senate and gubernatorial seats less than a month away, political campaigns are making their last attempts to fire up voters. The candidates for both positions added fuel to that fire at last night’s debates. Reporter Ally Laukhuf has more details on who won the debates…
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South Jackson Elementary School Building Up for Lease
Jefferson, GA – South Jackson Elementary School’s old building is now available to the highest bidder. The Jackson County Board of Education is leasing the structure and has released bid applications to members of the public. Reporter Brittney Laryea has more details on why the facility is being leased and what this could mean…
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Local Food Banks Preparing for Busiest Season
Athens, GA – Local food banks say that they need more items for Thanksgiving and the upcoming winter months. They expect to feed more people during the holiday season, and they need all of the help they can get. Reporter Heather Emmett shares more details on what the local food banks are doing this…
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Oconee County Warriors Work to Stay Undefeated
Watkinsville, GA – Oconee County High School’s football team is 6-0 for the first time since 2001 under new head coach Travis Noland. Coach Noland says that the Warriors have not focused on their next opponent yet. He says they’re using the bye week to focus on their own team. Reporter Ashley Rosenberg…
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5 Things to Know October 8
Athens, GA – Following the first U.S. Ebola death in Dallas, Texas, reporter Shannon O’Keefe takes a look at how this, combined with the flu, could affect public health in our area. Watkinsville, GA – Oconee County High School’s football team is 6-0 for the first time since 2001 under…
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Weather Update October 8
Athens, GA – You can expect warmer temperatures today, with a high in the upper 80s. Have an umbrella handy: we may see some light, isolated showers early on in the afternoon. Student meteorologist Riley Hale will have more details on what kind of weather you can expect, later this afternoon.
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Richt is Strict
Athens, GA- It is no secret that the UGA football coach Mark Richt has strict disciplinary policies for his team. The most recent player to be dismissed from the team is freshman Shaq Jones who was released Sunday after being accused of shoplifting in a local Walmart. Reporter Briana Belser…
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UGA Coming Out Week
Athens, GA – Although Georgia was not one of the five states that were cleared Monday by the Supreme Court to legalize same-sex marriage, this week is “Coming Out” Week at UGA. There are events going on each day for the LGBT community. Reporter Morgan Hall sat in on a…