Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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Pre-Show Webcast Aug 20
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UGA Jaywalking Update
UGA Police are monitoring the crosswalk on Lumpkin and Baxter near the Miller Learning Center. The construction on campus has taken out many of the campus sidewalks and has limited walking options for students, especially freshmen in the high rises. The cops will be out there for an indefinite amount…
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Flood Watch
Weeks of downpour led to a flash flood warning for Athens-Clarke County and parts of northern Georgia. Nearly 1 to 3 inches of rain fell on Sunday. Forecasters predict to see at least 3 inches today. Athens-Clarke County’s Public Information Assistant, Hilda Sorrow, said “even though the heavy rain is…
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Five Arrested in Hall County Shooting
By Ben Bolton CLERMONT, Ga.— Five men were arrested following a shooting in Hall County. Just after 7:00 PM on Friday night, officials responded to a report of a shooting with one injury at Green Circle and Bradley Lane. The investigation revealed a dispute between two groups of the arrested…
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Tri To Beat Cancer
Tiger Woods, Lebron James, Roger Federer…You’ve heard all their names is their fear of cancer.0 “I’ll be swimming this sunday August 18th in the Tri To Beat Cancer” says Terry Ray. Cancer survivors will have another fight on their hands this weekend. This time in a triathlon. One of those…
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Federal Program Offers Free Snacks for Some Students
One federal program is taking a different approach in fighting childhood obesity. The fresh fruits and vegetable program offers students the chance to eat healthy snacks but only half the schools in Georgia that need the funding are getting it. “It’s for every student in the school…” said cafeteria manager…
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Bernals to be Tried in Athens
In just six weeks, a former Athens-Clarke County police dispatcher will appear in court for federal charges. Cynthia Ramirez-Bernal and her husband Darley are scheduled to appear at the Athens federal courthouse on Hancock Avenue on September 30. Cynthia and Darley Bernal were indicted in June for their involvement in…