Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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Red Cross Discusses ways to Prepare for Emergencies during National Preparedness Month
September is National Preparedness Month. As the month comes to a close, what have you learned about staying safe? Grady NewSource reporter Aalia Shaheed sat down with Athens Red Cross for a crash course on being prepared during an emergency. http://youtu.be/wcisBlL3Joc
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Finding Missing Beagle Requires Much Time and Effort
It is not uncommon for pets to go missing. What’s rare is the effort that is put in to find that missing animal. Reporter Brendon Mitcham has more on the happenings of a missing beagle.
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Questioning Public Funding for Charter Schools
Should more charter schools be allowed in the state of Georgia? Reporter Ashley Hollander says the center of this debate is whether public money will be used for funding charter schools.
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Walkway Added at East Athens Community Center
The East Athens Community Center is incorporating one more use into their flex field space in an attempt to fight a nationwide problem. Reporter Kyle Taylor talked to the program specialist about how this new initiative came about.
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Park and Ride to Provide Free Parking for Athens Residents
Reporter Tedi Rountree went to the construction site of a new “Park and Ride” located on Oconee Street that will be done by December 31. The “Park and Ride” will provide free parking spaces for Athens residents.
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Loop 10 Construction Begins in Athens
Downtown parking can be a hassle. A new “park and ride” program is coming to Athens. Reporter Naomi Keitt tell us what drivers can look forward to by the end of this semester.
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UGA School of Agriculture Eliminates Jobs
Reporter Rachel Segers tells us how budget cuts in UGA’s school of agriculture will be affecting the entire state of Georgia.
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Athens-Clarke Schools Get a Nutrition Makeover
Red mule grits, zuchinni, and fresh watermelon are all part of a campaign that has Clarke County School students eating healthier meals. Reporter Crystal Mitchell tells us how these Georgia grown crops are making nutrition and wellness a number one priority.Parents can download breakfast and lunch menus for elementary, middle,…
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ATT Campaign to End Texting and Driving
Reporter Naomi Keitt educates us on the campaign that hopes to put an end to texting and driving.
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Decrease in Sanford Stadium Fan Ejections
Reporter Sarah Edwards tells us why the number of fans being ejected from the stadium during football games has drastically decreased.