Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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LEAD Athens Educates Community about Child Sexual Abuse
Athens, GA- The local organization LEAD Athens put on a conference called No Fear Here: Protecting Children from Sexual Abuse. The event took place at St. James United Methodist Church, and featured panels filled with experts on the issue. Participants included members from the Athens-Clarke County Police Department, The…
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Five Points Lunch Counter a Place for Friendship, Food
Athens, GA–There aren’t that many lunch counters left around the country, but there is one here in Athens that has been going steady for over five decades. ADD Drug in five points not only sells prescription drugs but has the only lunch counter in Athens. The store and lunch counter…
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Search Committee Announces Four Finalists for New Dean of Grady College
It’s official. The search committee announced Friday the names of the four finalists in the run for Grady’s new dean. Finalists include: \t Michael Evans, interim dean and associate professor, Indiana University School of Journalism \t Jeffrey Springston, associate dean for research and graduate studies and professor, Grady College \t…
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North Avenue Bridge Burning
-Athens, GA Homeless people who live under the North Avenue Bridge are recovering from a fire that damaged the one place they call home. Emergency Response teams responded to a fire under a bridge on North Avenue late Tuesday night. “This is where the fire started, right here. It started…
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12th Annual “100 Days Until Graduation”
The 12th annual 100 days until graduation is going on right now. 100 Days till graduation is a one-stop shop for seniors. They can get everything they need from caps and gowns, to announcements, to frames, and more. They also have games to play so students can learn helpful tips…
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Woman Attacked at Athens Restaurant
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4cxgtclRkM&feature=youtu.be Athens, Ga- The 35-year-old woman that was brutally attacked on Tuesday night at an Athens’ restaurant, is recovering. Police are still looking for the suspect. The aggravated assault happened around 9:30 at La Fiesta on College Station Rd. The victim, who declined to go to the hospital, said that…
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Breaking News: Shooting at Atlanta Middle School
Student suspect in custody, victim shot in head Atlanta, Ga (Grady NewSource) – A teen shot in the head outside an Atlanta middle school Thursday afternoon is conscious and alert at the hospital. Around 1:50 p.m., one student shot a 14-year-old boy – also a student – in a grassy…
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UGA Takes a Hit at Obesity
Athens, Ga–Georgia has one of the highest obesity rates in the Nation. Uga is taking multiple steps to fix this problem across campus and the Athens community. Hannah Patrick has details about the program that help 75 people lose over three hundred pounds.  Stacy Connell started a biggest loser…
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Athens Extra: Interview with Lukas Nelson
Lukas Nelson is performing in Athens tonight with his band, Promise of the Real. Before opening for his country superstar dad, Willie Nelson, Lukas stopped to talk to Grady NewSource reporters, Mamie Shepherd and Sarah Edwards, at the Georgia Theatre. For information on Lukas Nelson and Promise of the Real,…
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UGA Spring Career Fair Sets Recruiter Attendance Records
Athens, GA — This year’s Spring Career Fair filled the Classic Center to capacity. Representatives from 205 companies nation-wide came to recruit UGA students for jobs, topping last year’s total of about 170. Students didn’t let the bad weather stop them from starting a bright future! By: Alli Christensen &…