Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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Drug Dropbox
Oconee County, GA – Georgia has more than tripled the number of prescription drug overdose fatalities in the past five years. Oconee County Sheriff says it is the fastest growing problem in the county. Reporter Krissy Robinson went to the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office to discover what they are…
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Walk for Wellness
Athens, GA – One of the local hospitals has a new program that helps citizens walk the malls better. St. Mary’s Health Care System wants people interested in slow-paced exercise to get more out of it. Brianna Watts reports on a group of fitness-goers and their morning routines.
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Highlights for Tuesday
Athens, GA – The threat of sexual assault on UGA campus has the UGA Student Government taking new measures to make campus safer. SGA proposed a plan to the University of Georgia to have security escorts for students walking from the dorms tothe library and SLC. Juliane Aberle is speaking…
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Weather: September 15
Northeast Georgia weather for today and looking forward.
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UGA Composting Reduces Landfill Waste
Athens, GA - UGA has begun composting its leftover foods instead of sending it to the local landfill in the amount of 10,000 pounds per week.
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‘You Matter’ Campaign Redefining Beauty
Athens, GA - A local boutique is starting a campaign that encourages women to rethink their definition of beauty and defeat self-esteem related diseases.
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Church Safety Programs
Jackson County - Disruptions at a Jefferson church have pastors and the local sheriff's department taking action. Reporter Andrew James explains the new plans to keep church congregations safe.
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Profile: Chief Investigator Jimmy Patton
Madison County, GA - Jimmy Patton handles evidence from every court case as he tries to tackle Madison County's two biggest issues: property theft and financial fraud.
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You React: Athletic Clothing Now the Norm?
Is athletic apparel dominating your closet? NPD Group says it’s leading sales in apparel in the past year. Let us know how much athletic wear influences your wardrobe below. Click here if you can’t view the poll. You can check out the study by NPD Group here. Loading…
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5 Things to Know for Monday
Here are 5 of the top stories in the northeast Georgia area. For more images and updates follow @GradyNewsource and see the stories today at 5 PM.