Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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How ACC Election Officials Spent Months Preparing for 2022 Vote
While the nearly endless flow of ads, leaflets and rallies may have been the most visible part of the midterm election cycle, the hard-working team of elections officials in Athens-Clarke County spent months working behind the scenes to get their community ready for Election Day. Charlotte Sosebee, director of the…
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Holiday Movie Offerings Range from ‘Must-Try’ to ‘Worth Skipping’
Holiday movies have dropped on streaming platforms, so here’s a look at two options, plus a seasonal classic. Review: ‘Spirited’ could be your new feel-good holiday favorite “Spirited” is a light holiday musical buoyed by charismatic performances and memorable music. Directed by Sean Anders, whose past work includes other comedies…
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The Opioid Crisis: America’s Last Concern, But Happening in Athens
Meet Americans’ top three concerns for 2022: strengthening the economy, reducing healthcare costs and dealing with COVID-19. At the bottom of this 18-item long list of concerns lies drug addiction, according to the Pew Research Center. A Continuous Public Health Emergency This means in urban areas 29 out of 100,000…
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UGA Students Struggle With Lack of Reliable Transportation Options
As the clock strikes 8:50 a.m., thousands of students pour out of their dreaded Monday morning classes. For many, the day goes from bad to worse when they see that the bus stop is crowded. Adding insult, seating is limited after the rush of students squeeze through the bus doors. …
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Students Dispersed Around Athens After Numerous Construction Delays at The William
When Alyssa Maresco signed her lease for the new apartment complex, The William, last December, she and her roommates were more than relieved after their previous living situation fell through. Marketing material for The William, located on North Finley Street just blocks from the heart of downtown Athens, billed it…
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Winder Police Revamps Body Cameras, Focuses On Transparency
The Winder Police Department is embracing new technological advantages in a world of rapidly changing police tactics. In early August, the WPD issued new body-worn camera technology to its force, replacing the prior camera system that police chief Jim Fullington said was implemented in 2015 and is no longer being…
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Northeast Georgia Farms Face Hardships Amid Recent Labor Shortages, Inflation
The past year has brought numerous challenges for the nation’s industries, two of the most impactful being record-high inflation and labor shortages. An industry tightly tied to Georgia’s economy that has felt the strain — the agriculture industry. The labor shortages have arisen in the past few years and industries…
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Quinn sets himself apart as top recruit for UGA tennis
It doesn’t take long to see that Ethan Quinn is different compared to most college freshmen, and the 2022 No. 1 overall tennis recruit has already proven why he had every school in the nation clamoring for his talents. Quinn became a well-known name in college tennis after winning his…
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Evans hits UGA volleyball milestone, sets stage for season
Georgia volleyball coach Tom Black gathers his team around a whiteboard and begins to explain practice. The players listen intently and disperse to the surrounding courts, and the gym is suddenly filled with the sound of bouncing volleyballs. On the middle court, the only player in red takes her stance,…
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Jackson County School System Adapts to Growing Student Populations
Due to significant population and economic growth, the Jackson County School System is looking at plans to expand and build new schools to alleviate overcrowding. At a called meeting on Sept. 16, the Jackson County Board of Education unanimously approved the general budget and millage rate for the current fiscal…