Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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Fundraising Begins for Hit and Run Victim
Friends of Emily Bowman create fund, schedule events to help with medical bills Athens, Ga (GradyNewSource.com) – Friends of Emily Bowman are beginning fundraising efforts to help the family of the 19-year-old Kennesaw State University student pay the girl’s mounting hospital bills. “Any little bit will help right now,” says friend…
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Entomology Department Displays Insect Zoo
ATHENS, GA – Whenever you think of a zoo, you may think lions, tigers, bears, and cute cuddly pandas. But UGA is home to a different kind of zoo. Grady Newsource Reporter Meredith Dean introduces some of the Entomology Department’s star insects who are part of UGA’s Insect Zoo. In 1985,…
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Kudzu Bug, A Soybean Killer
Athens, GA – There is a new bug in Georgia and and its affecting Soybean crops. Mache Kane has more about this pest which is actually called the kudzu bug. In 2009, the kudzu bug was first found. Now, its called the kudzu bug because it eats kudzu, but the real…
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UGA’s Only Female to Complete Mountain Warfare Course
Athens, Ga–Uga’s R-O-T-C unit is awarded the annual MacArthur award. Reporter Hannah Patrick has the story about one of their outstanding cadets in this program. The MacArthur award is given to 8 out of 273 ROTC units nationwide.This award came right after Kayla Lechance became the only female from UGA…
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February 21st Morning Webcast
Here’s a look at this morning’s top stories with web anchor Julie Calhoun.
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Full Interview with Emily Bowman’s Father & Friends
Jessica and Paul spoke to Emily Bowman’s father and 4 of her closest friends. We have the whole interview posted here. Also, Emily’s Facebook page “Bows for Bowman” is constantly updating how she is doing.
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Blast 900 Comes to Athens
A new fitness fad is blasting through Athens at 900 calories per hour. It’s a combination of cardio interval training and strength training designed to create the ultimate workout. At Blast 900 they call that a recipe for burning fat, and blasting up to 900 calories in just one hour. Owner…
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Arrest Possible in Athens’ Hit-and-Run
Investigators: Arrest warrant could come Wednesday Athens, Ga (GradyNewSource.com) – Investigators say an arrest warrant in a weekend Athens hit-and-run could now come as early as Wednesday. Athens-Clarke County Police Department Lieutenant Don Eckert says investigators could ask a judge for the warrant Wednesday after a warrant was not issued Tuesday.…