Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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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…
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Revised Election Issues Survey
Our previous anecdotal survey that we released was corrupted and recorded multiple responses from a single respondent. As a result, we have taken down that survey. We now have a revised survey that you can take here. Thanks to those who participated in the original survey, but we are unable…
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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…