Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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5 Things to Know October 6
Watkinsville, GA – The Oconee County Library is making the cost of Halloween a little less scary by collecting used costumes for their costume swap on October 11. The National Retail Federation projects that the average American will spend more than $77 on Halloween this year. Reporter Shannon O’Keefe has more on how the spooky swap could make this Halloween…
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Weather Update October 6
Athens, GA – You can expect warmer temperatures today with a high near 76°. Enjoy today’s sunshine while you can: we could be seeing some thunderstorms tomorrow. Student meteorologist Molly McCollum has more details.
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Update: Darden Family March Today Cancelled
Athens, GA | UPDATE: The family of a 20 year old male fatally wounded in a shooting with a federal agent cancelled a march they had scheduled this morning. The family had originally scheduled the march from 10am to 12pm in front of the Athens-Clarke County courthouse. Javonta Darden was fatally shot on September…
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Update: Latest information on the investigation into the death of Athens man and wounding federal agent
We have obtained the criminal complaint and affidavit from the events on September 30, 2014 from the Athens-Clarke County Police. The document is attached here.
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ATF Community Update
Athens, GA – Family and friends still want answers as to who shot 20 year old Javonta Darden. Reporter Naome Seifu sat down with Darden’s best friend and sister today to talk about their sudden loss. Last night, a memorial was held to honor the young man. The family is…
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ATM Fees
Athens, GA – Banks are raising the prices of their ATM fees by 5%. The reasoning for the increase is the exact reason why people are being charged. Reporter Brianna Watts explains.
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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…