Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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Legalizing Gambling to Help Fund HOPE Scholarship
Athens, Ga. — One alternative to the budget problem may be casino gambling. One proposal is to legalize casino gambling with the money going towards the HOPE scholarship. The issue has both residents and public officials split. Some say it’s an issue of morality, while others say it may be…
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Middle Schoolers Facing Prescription Pill Problem
Illegal drugs are not the only type of drugs causing problems for young people. Abuse of prescription pills is the biggest drug problem facing middle schoolers across the country. Reporter Kyle Taylor looks into how the DEA is addressing the problem of prescription pill abuse.
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Athens Man Charged With Sex Trafficking
An Athens man is still on the loose for taking children and selling them for sex. Reporter Brendon Mitcham says President Obama is addressing this issue.
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UGA Presidential Search Forum
The search for UGA’s new president is underway. Tedi Rountree reports that the Board of Regents held a forum to discuss what students, faculty, and staff want to see in UGA’s next President.
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Drought Causing Higher Pork Prices
If you like to eat pork, be prepared for prices to rise. Reporter Ashley Hollander says it’s all because of the midwest drought.
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Synthetic Marijuana Has Dangerous Side Effects
Spice, Syn, K2 and synthetic marijuana. These are all names for a drug that used to be considered a safe and legal alternative to marijuana. Emily Fernie reports that these drugs are illegal but still in use.
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UGA Presidential Search
Reporter Naomi Keitt asked UGA students what qualities they think would make up a great UGA president.
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Controversial Agriculture Paintings Moved to Athens
Four historic paintings were removed from the walls of the state agriculture building. Reporter Danielle Brown tells us why they are now on display here in Athens.
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Police Investigating Cases of Rape in UGA Dorms
UGA police are actively investigating two rapes that have been reported in University dorms this fall. Reporter Mike Reiter tells us how much concern there is, and what can be done to prevent thi
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Legalizing Gambling Might Benefit Hope
Tune in on Thursday’s Grady Newsource to find out how legalizing gambling in Georgia could affect the HOPE scholarship.