Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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Another Racist Facebook Comment Prompt Students to Question UGA Administration
The controversy continues over a series of racist remarks aimed at black students here at the University of Georgia. Members of the Black Student Affairs Council say they are not just angry with the person who posted the remarks, but also with the university. Caroline Bailey, the President of…
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Oconee County’s Veterans Day Memorial
Anthems playing… Flags flying… Veterans saluting… Friends and family arriving to give their thanks. This was the scene at the Oconee Hill Cemetery this morning.  Athens natives and coordinators of the Annual Veteran’s Day Observance, Jane Begnaud and Helen Mills, believe this event is important because there are Veterans…
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A Happy Homecoming
Reported by Lindsay Tuman The excitement from this past football game came from more than just touchdowns.  A family reunited after months and countries apart. If you watched the game this Saturday you probably saw how emotional this homecoming was. National Guard Specialist Robert Owens reunited with his family…
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Pre-Show Webcast 11.11.13
By Monica Kalousek and Catherine Patterson Just a little taste of our show tonight: Braves fans out there… listen up! Our sports anchor Tiffany Buck has the details on new stadium plans. She’ll tell us more on what you can expect to replace the Ted. We’ll also tell you how one…
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Afternoon Webcast 11.11.13
By Monica Kalousek and Catherine Patterson It’s Veterans Day and UGA is celebrating the men and women who serve our country. At Oconee Hill Cemetery they’re holding a service to honor veterans in our community. We had the opportunity to talk to Major Jerry Cushenberry and his father Colonel Anthony…
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Morning Webcast: 11.11.13
By: Monica Kalousek and Catherine Patterson If you woke up early this morning– you probably noticed a chill in the air. But that’s nothing compared to what you’ll experience tomorrow. Winter’s is officially on its way with lows in the upper twenties for the next couple of days. Our weather…
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Marching for a Stand
“Vice presidents and deans are gonna call me into their office, and we’re gonna sit down and talk about it. I’ve done this before. I’ve sat down and talked with people. It hasn’t done anything. We go back to living like it doesn’t exist,” said Caroline Bailey, the president of…
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Racist Facebook Post Raises Questions About Cyber-Bullying Laws
By Holly Sweat Georgia law is a little outdated when it comes to cyberbullying. At least that’s what University of Georgia Police Chief Jimmy Williamson told me. He says today the law focuses on minors in school instead of bullying that happens over the internet. Terrance Rhodes and Brittany Arnold…
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Heated Jefferson Election Sparked by “Old Grudges”
Jefferson, Ga- An anonymous letter, some hard feelings, and even two Country music stars taking sides…this was the election for the Mayor of Jefferson. Former City Councilman Roy Plott beat out former Police Chief Darren Glenn for the job. Plott said in an interview today, he’s certainly relieved the race…