Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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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…
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Transit For Everyone Rally
Athens, GA – The group “Athens for Everyone” is rallying tonight for what it says is a better transit system. One of the founders of the group, Tim Denson, says the rally tonight is for the community to come together and ask for lower fares, Sunday services, and later hours. Reporter…
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Gaming in the Classroom
Athens, GA – One class at the University of Georgia uses electronic gaming as an educational tool. The International Affairs course uses a game called Civilization IV that combines strategy with world history. Reporter Russell Abad takes you inside of the classroom and shows you how students play this game.
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Georgia Square Mall May Be Losing Business
Athens, GA – Georgia Square Mall may be losing business and store owners in the mall are worried. Manager of the store Earth Bound Trading Company, John Meadows, says he has been looking at other locations to move his store . Reporter Heather Hyatt tells you why Meadows is looking…
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Exercise and You Will Sleep Better
Athens, GA – New research shows a link between exercising and patterns of sleep. UGA Researchers conducted an experiment monitoring men and women over the time span of 35 years. The results show that decreasing exercise time by one minute increased the number of complaints of sleep quality. Reporter Krissy…
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Weather Update October 7
Athens, GA – The temperatures for this week are going to stay consistent with a chance of rain this weekend. You better hold on to your hats, because tomorrow may bring some gusty wind. Meteorologist Lani Hannah has your local weather updates.
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Georgia Governor’s Race Poll
Voter registration for the upcoming election just closed on Monday. Now that you’re all registered and prepared to vote in November’s election, we’re curious to find out what issue will sway your vote come election day. Click HERE to answer our poll.