Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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Athens Bars Consider Closing Up Shop
Snow day, round two. Students and parents are staying home and businesses have closed their doors. Except the bars. Almost all of the bars in downtown Athens are still open. Even as weather conditions get worse, many opened hours ahead of schedule. As we approach the third night of the “snowpocalypse,” many…
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Tis the Season of Overflow… at Homeless Shelters
Athens, Ga- This wintry mix has brought icy roads and threatens many households with a power outage, but local homeless shelters face limited space.
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Athens Weather Update
Athens, GA- Megan Malasarte has your top weather stories and what to expect for the rest of your snow day.
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Most Staying Home and Off Roads
Most drivers across Athens-Clarke, Barrow and Jackson counties are staying off the icey roads. Minimal accidents, no power outages are making for a quiet day in.
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Athens Mayor: The worst has yet to come
Athens, Ga- When asked about her response to this weather, Mayor Nancy Denson says "we have not seen the worst yet."
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Athens Regional Hospital Preparing for the Worst
ATHENS, GA- Staying safe should be your number one priority in this ice storm. Find out what hospitals are doing to prepare for any emergency situations that arise due to the weather.
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5 Tips For When The Lights Go Out
Snow days are fun, but if your power goes out it’s a different story. Buddy up with your flashlight and check out a few tips to maximize your energy and limit its usage. 1. If you survived the grocery store rush and stocked up on food, prevent it from spoiling…
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Stores Open as Long as Possible
The wintry mix has not yet stopped Kroger and Wal-mart from staying open, but for how long?
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Top 3 Reasons Ice Could Shut Down Athens
A severe winter storm could pound Athens with ice tomorrow, and that could have drastic effects. The National Weather Service projects around a half inch of ice to fall on Wednesday, in addition to snow and high winds. An ice storm of this magnitude could possibly shut down the city…
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Cops Say Alcohol and Severe Weather Don’t Mix
ATHENS, GA - ACC PD warns against drinking and driving...and drinking and walking.