Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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Jackson County Sheriff Breaking Gender Norm
Jefferson, GA- Every sheriff in Georgia is a man, except Jackson County Sheriff Janis Mangum. Reporter Lesley Hauler spoke to Mangum about the challenges she faces in being the only female sheriff in Georgia. This story and more tonight at 5.
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Weather Update September 25
Athens, GA- The fall weather is in the air as cooler temperatures are in the forecast for the coming week. Rain should be coming in the near future, but not in time for Georgia’s noon kickoff against Tennessee on Saturday. Weather anchor Lani Hannah will have more on the weather…
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High school students experience veterinary school for a day
Athens, GA – Around 350 high school students were on the University of Georgia’s campus today to see what a day in the Veterinary School of Medicine is like. The day is part of the “Vet School for a Day” program, where potential vet school students get to take a tour of…
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Barrow County budget meeting brings changes
Winder, GA – Property taxes will be going down this year for Barrow County residents. The county commission decided in a meeting last night to take in $173,000 less in property taxes compared to last year during the commission meeting on September 23. The county is also forgoing capital investments for…
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5 things you need to know for September 24
Athens, GA – Athens-Clarke County police have confirmed that the body of a woman found in Ben Burton Park is the body of 40-year-old Mickey Lynn Mills of Athens, who was missing since September 22. According to police, a hiker called 911 on the afternoon of September 23 after finding the body deep…
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State parks call for volunteers to help in preservation efforts
Comer, GA – Volunteers are teaming up this weekend in a statewide effort to help maintain and preserve Georgia’s state parks. One state park is opening this weekend for volunteers to help with repair work on the grounds. Reporter Mason Gepp tells you how these efforts are affecting the Watson Mill…
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Athens motorcycle ride event provides book bags for foster and crisis-influenced children
Athens, GA – An Auburn, GA charity organization is hosting a motorcycle ride that will benefit children in crisis. Adventure Bags is hosting the third annual 62-mile motorcycle ride that will start in Athens. Ride participants donate 25 dollars to pay for a book bag for children, which contain things like shampoo, toothbrushes,…
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Body found in Athens park identified
Athens, GA – Athens-Clarke County police have confirmed that the deceased person found in the Middle Oconee River in Ben Burton Park is 40-year old Mickey Lynn Mills, from Athens. Mills was reported missing on Monday, September 22. ACC police and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation responded to a 911 call…
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UGA replacing campus coal boiler
Athens, GA – The University of Georgia is replacing a fifty-year old campus coal boiler that has been the subject of environmental protests and controversy for years. UGA says it will replace the coal boiler with a new electrode boiler that is powered by electricity. The change is expected to save the University of…
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New athletic facility keeps athletes out of the elements
Athens, GA – A potential athletic facility could keep University of Georgia athletes training during the winter. The UGA athletic board is looking into plans for an indoor facility that will keep athletes training for the indoor season. This means that athletes like triple jumpers will be able to practice year-round in sand pits…