Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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UGA Spring Concert 2013
By: Brittany Chenelle There was an unusual amount of people in the Tate Center today linked to the annual Spring Concert. Tickets went on sale this morning at 9am for this year’s concert which features rapper Kendrick Lamar. The line wrapped throughout the Tate Center full of students eager to…
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Social Media Listening
Athens, GA- Sick with Strep? Caught the flu? You post it and the rest of the world sees it. It’s not just peers and fellow social media users seeing this information, though. Lecturer and photographer Marni Shindelman decribes social media listening, “So they’re kind of listening in to see what’s happening. And…
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Reed Hall Is Giving An Interactive Underground Railroad Tour
Athens, GA – UGA’s Reed Hall is giving campus and the athens community a look at the underground rail road through the eyes of a slave. Glory Bound is an interactive guided tour of the underground railroad. The event starts in the lobby of Reed and tourists are guided throughout…
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Weaver D’s Gives One Last Cry For Help
Athens, Ga– After 27 years and a call to action, Weaver D’s on Broad street is up for sale. Reporter Hannah Patrick talked to Weaver D about his plan. Weaver D’s is on the Album cover of REM, for it’s famous slogan, “Automatic, For the People.” As soon as you…
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Chi Phi Cut-a-thon Benefits Hurricane Sandy Victims
One group of hairdressers is not only cutting hair, they’re cutting a lot of costs for East Georgia’s Red Cross chapter. Grady Newsource Reporter Mary Grace Fisher was able to see UGA’s Chi Phi fraternity get a makeover for a good cause. Jesse Codner’s mother has probably cut his hair…
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Outcome of National Court Case Could Affect UGA
Athens, GA– An Indiana farmer is going head-to-head this week with one of the largest agricultural companies over seed infringement. Reporter Iris Garrett tells you how this particular Supreme Court case is significant to the University. This is not a unique occurrence. The Monsanto company has been a Goliath to farmers…
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Restaurant Health Inspection Scores in Athens
Over 100 restuarants in Athens recieved critical violations in health inspections according to the Environmental Health Department of Northeast Georgia. The number of restaurants that actually failed their inspection is much smaller. However, even if a restaurant passed the test, critical violations can mean very dangerous foodbourne illnesses. Chef Candace…
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Athens Neighborhood to be Demolished
Athens, GA– The playground on Pauldoe Street is home for many kids like Nydejuh who live in the community currently known as Jack R. Wells. But that is changing soon, and these kids will have to find a new spot to play.  The Athens Housing Authority has decided to take…
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Earn Money on Brainpik.com
By: Alexcia Fauscett Athens, Ga.- Brainpik.COM is an online business ratings company that PAYS you money to take a short survey after you visit a particular business in Athens. “Being a college student and always being strapped for cash it’s always nice to get a little break there, UGA student, Robin…
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Preshow Webcast
Tyler Linn gives us a quick rundown of what’s on our show and reminds you to tune in to the post show critique!