Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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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…
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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…