Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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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.
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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.…