Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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Update: ATF Shooting
ATHENS, Ga- According to a GBI spokesperson, 21 year old Steven McKinley is charged with murder in the ongoing ATF shooting investigation. McKinley faces a murder charge because of a 20 year old who died at the scene of an undercover operation gone bad where a felony was committed, the…
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UGA Tobacco poll
ATHENS, Ga- We asked. You answered. The tobacco ban goes into effect on UGA’s campus today. What do people really think about this ban? More than 50 percent of people think the ban will not be effective. More than 75 percent think health will improve because of the ban. 65…
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Atlanta Hawks at UGA
ATHENS, Ga- The Atlanta Hawks are in Athens for a three day training session at Stegeman Coliseum.The team scrimmaged earlier today before working on individual shooting. Head Coach, Mike Budenholzer says, “We love Athens!” This is the team’s second year training on UGA’s campus. Reporter Allison Morrow will have more…
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month
ATHENS, Ga- Today is the start of breast cancer awareness month. Local groups and business are teaming up to give back. Thomas Eye Center is holding a pick a pumpkin fundraiser to raise money for the Tyanna foundation. Other businesses such as Georgia Power, Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe, and OnlineAthens.com are…
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Latest Update: ATF shooting
ATHENS, Ga- We have just learned that there will be a service at Bethel Homes today at 5pm for the boy who was shot and killed during an altercation with police.
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Bigger Vision Athens
ATHENS, Ga- Bigger Vision Athens homeless shelter is holding their biggest fundraiser of the year at First United Methodist Church tomorrow night. Ticket profits and donations will go toward the day-to-day functions of the shelter as well as employee salaries. The shelter holds 36 people on a regular basis but can accommodate up to…
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Police Buddy Kits
ATHENS, Ga- A chest seal, a pair of shears, pressure dressing and gloves. These are a few things found in police buddy kits. This buddy kit helped an injured victim after he was stabbed at a bar in downtown Athens. Senior Crime Analyst for Athens Clarke County Police Department, David Griffeth,…
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5 Things to Know October 1
ATHENS, Ga- The investigation into a shooting at Winterville Road where a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Special Agent was wounded continues. Reporter Brittney Laryea has more on the suspect who was shot and killed here. ATHENS, Ga- The Athens Farmers Market is having an Autumn Harvest Feast, a family-style dinner…
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UGA Smoke Protest
Athens, GA -UGA Smoking Prohibition Protest took place today in Tate Plaza. The Arch Conservative Magazine got 200 signatures for a petition to prevent the ban of tobacco on campus rule going into effect tomorrow. The group of students relaxed in chairs and smoked away. The Board of Regents voted last year…
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Barrow County Superintendent
Winder, GA – Chris McMichael became the new Barrow County Superintendent back in July. Since then, his assistant superintendent, Jan Masingill, says McMichael’s leadership has led them out of financial trouble. Originally, McMichael did not see himself in the education field. Reporter Julianne Aberle talks with the former teacher on his…