Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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Unemployment Dropping In Athens
Unemployment rates are down in the Athens Metro Area, but these rates may go back up by the beginning of next year. Grady Newsource Reporter Shannon Wiggins tells us what industries in Athens are booming. http://youtu.be/I1L_7Bq0CpE
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UGA Enrollment Declining Due To Economic Slowdown
Enrollment is down almost one percent at the University of Georgia this fall. Reporter Fernando Ordaz says it’s a bit of a suprise. He’s live in the newsroom to tell us how the university is working on new ways to encourage more students to enroll
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Athens’ School System Promotes Healthcare Initiative
Athens Clarke County School Districts is having a lot of success with a new initiative to keep their students healthy and ready to learn. The initiative is part of a federal grant to increase the enrollment of eligible students in Medicaid or Peachcare programs According to the director of…
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Red & Black Publishes Controversial Florida Ad
Independent student newspaper The Red and Black published an ad bashing UGA. Reporter Fabi Rodriguez got the scoop on why it was in there.
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McGill Lecture On Journalistic Courage
Journalists from all over the nation told UGA students today about what it takes to bring a true story to the people. And grady news source reporter Alesia Snell says it all comes down to one thing, courage.
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Potential Effects of Binge Drinking
With Georgia/Florida right around the corner, many people are going to drink. Reporter Naomi Keitt tell us the importance of knowing your limits.
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Athens’ Cyclist Remarks on Lance Armstrong’s Doping Scandal
Reporter Matt Clark sees how Lance Armstrong’s recent fall is influencing the Athens community.
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Jamie Hood Trial Update
Jamie Hood, the man accused of killing Athens cop, Buddy Christian, took the stand once again today. Judge Sweat granted the motion to continue. Since this case has already been delayed several times, he only gave the defense 4 days. The hearing is reset to this Friday at 10 am.…
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Tailgate With the Team & Jason Aldean Concert Coverage
Last night, the UGA Bulldog football team and head coach Mark Richt welcomed students out to “Tailgate with the Team”. The event was advertised as a pep rally for the UGA vs. Kentucky game this weekend. Students were surprised when a curtain onstage fell to reveal Jason Aldean and his…