Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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Athens Pride Kicks Off
Athens, Ga – Today marks the start of Athens Pride Week. For the first time in Athens Pride history, Athens will play host to a week long schedule of events to promote LGBT equality and discussion. “We hope to provide a venue for those and meet new people,” says Athens Pride…
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Local Clinics Prep for Spreading Virus
Athens, Ga – What may be a cold could end up being Enterovirus EV-D68, a virus strain that has hospitalized hundreds of children in midwestern states. Report Heather Emmett spoke with a local clinic to see what they’re doing to prepare for possible cases. The virus has been around since the 60s.…
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Local Library’s Story Time Benefits Infants And Parents
Athens, GA- Athens Clarke County Library holds an Infant Storytime every other Monday to help promote early reading skills. Some parents are saying not only does it help the kids but it also helps them.
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New Bike Share Coming to Campus
Athens, Ga – The University of Georgia bus system is one of the most congested in the nation. Pedestrian, cyclist, and motorist traffic make trips throughout campus take longer than expected. Unibikes is a new service dedicated to finding the solution. Grady Newsource Reporter Didi Abdulnabi spoke with members of the…
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Phase Two Moving Forward at CCHS
Athens, GA – Crews gutted out classrooms in the East Wing of Clarke Central High School as apart of the second phase of the school’s renovation. The total renovation of the school is divided into four phases dating back to when the project began last Spring. The second phase of…
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Work to Begin on Dead End Trail
OCONEE COUNTY, GA- Construction will start next Monday to complete the popular walking loop at Oconee Veterans Park. For seven years the park trail has been left incomplete. Grady Newsource Reporter Allison Morrow spoke with trailblazers and officials alike on what the new construction means to the community. “I’ve been living…
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What To Look Out For At 5
For September 8th, 2014 here are the 5 things you need to know and look out for on Grady Newsource at 5.
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You React: Apple’s Expected Announcements
Apple is expected to roll out some highly anticipated products tomorrow. The company itself has remained quiet but rumor has it that things to expect include a new iPhone 6 as well as a larger phone to compete with the big screens on the Samsung Galaxy. But, what really has…
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Keep it Quarantined
Athens, GA - The CDC is advising universities nationwide to protect students who have traveled to countries affected by the Ebola virus.
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Voters Cautioned About Phone Scams
Athens, GA - The Athens Board of Elections is warning the public of voter fraud and how to avoid it.