Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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Jefferson Police Department Ride Along
Jefferson, GA – Some local police departments are trying to restore faith in their departments by letting people get to see what they do. Problems between police and the citizen in Ferguson, Missouri made some people distrust offiers. The Jefferson Police Department says it has always been open to citizens…
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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.