Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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Local Sculptor
Athens, GA – A local 75 year old man has been working with metal and steel for over 40 years. Harold Rittenberry has sculptures throughout his yard for visitors to come by and see. Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation also displays some of his work. Reporter Morgan Hall visited Rittenberry at his…
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Madison Crematory
A Madison County funeral home owner says being buried is becoming a thing of the past. That prompted him to want a crematory. A group of residents are not happy of this news and want an appeal. Report Justin Fedich talks to the Ivie Funeral Home owner about the recent…
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Weather Update October 2
Athens, GA – It’s going to be a rainy Friday night and chilly Saturday. Briana Belser has more on your weather update.
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Legion Carnival Re-Scheduled
Athens, GA – The traditional homecoming carnival at Legion Field has been moved to TODAY! It is usually held on Friday nights before the actual homecoming game. Due to bad weather, the University Union changed the time to Thursday 3 to 7pm. They say the last minute change will not…
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Memorial for Javonta Darden
The family of a local man who was killed during an undercover operation plans to move forward with a march on Saturday in his honor. Last night, gathers lighted candles in honor of 20 year old Javonta Darden’s life. His sister and father addressed the crowd. Everyone then marched around Bethel Church…
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Civilization Game
Athens, GA – An University of Georgia professor uses electronic gaming as an educational tool. Professor Jeffrey Berejikian got the idea from his son who played the game Civilization 4 just for fun. He now teaches his International Affairs course using the game to cover topics like decision making policies,…
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5 Things to Know October 2
Athens, GA – The Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms agent, who was shot Tuesday evening, is still hospitalized and name has not been released. Meanwhile, 21 year old Steven McKinley is in jail without bond and awaiting for possible federal charges. Reporter Ashley Jetton has more. Athens, GA – The family…
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ATF Shooting Update
ATHENS, Ga- Reporter Andrew James has all of the latest in the ongoing ATF shooting investigation here.
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Javonta Darden’s Family Speaks Out
ATHENS, Ga- Javonta Darden is the 20 year old who was shot and killed in an undercover operation shootout last night in Wintersville. Darden’s family is speaking out. Reporter Brittney Laryea has more on the developing story.
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Campus Safety
ATHENS, Ga- Pictured is UGA sophomore, Kaitlin Long who was hit by a car while walking on September 16th. She was crossing the street between Busbee Hall and the East Campus Village bus stop. Long suffered a concussion as well as other injuries. The UGA police department says that several accidents involved…