Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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Former Police Officer Files Racial Discrimination Suit On Department
Barrow County, GA- Former Auburn city Police Sergeant Lawrence Wade has filed a racial discrimination suit against the city police department. The mayor and chief of police are named as defendants in the court documents. Wade was fired from the Auburn Police Department in 2012. Connie Clepper, another employee, reported…
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Weather Updates For September 10th
Athens, GA — Student Meteorologist Michael Stewart has your Northeast Georgia forecast.
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Tech in County High School Promotes Mobile Learning
Jackson County, GA – One student watches an instructional video another accesses another class from her smartphone. All of these devices are allowed and welcome. Holly Canup,the media resource specialist at East Jackson Comprehensive High School, is a big fan of the Blended Learning program. “It’s a combination. We’re using a…
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You React: Net Neutrality
Athens, GA- You’re reading the words on this page right now thanks to your internet connection. That very connection is the center of fierce debate among cable providers and popular websites. Today, sites across the web are protesting new rules proposed by FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler. Wheeler’s rules would allow broadband…
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Alleged Cop Killer in Front of Judge Today
Athens,Ga – Admitted cop killer Jamie Hood went before a judge today. Hood requested the courtroom be ex parte according to Grady Newsource Reporter Brittey Laryea. Ex parte means no public or media is allowed in the courtroom at the time of the hearing. Hood, representing himself, requested to be tried…
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North Oconee County High School implements concussion management plan
Athens, GA — North Oconee County High School is just one of the few schools that take part in the concussion management policy.
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UGA head football coach reacts to Ray Rice incident
Athens, GA — UGA head football coach comments on how he handles the issue of domestic violence on his team.
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Fallen Tree on Sanford Drive
Athens, GA— This afternoon a tree branch crushed a car parked on Sanford Drive.
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What to Look Out For at 5
Athens, GA — For Tuesday, September 9, 2014, here's what to keep your eyes on.