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2016 Election
Keep up with the Presidential Debates
The fourth Republican Presidential Debate is tonight. Gov. Chris Christie, Gov. Mike Huckabee, Sen. Rick Santorum, and Gov. Bobby Jindal will kick off the debate at 7 P.M. on the Fox Business Network. Candidates Donald Trump, Dr. Ben Carson, Sen. Marco Rubio, Gov. Jeb Bush, Carly Fiorina, Sen. Ted Cruz, Gov. John…
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Madison County
Stories to Watch: Nov. 10
Here are the top stories to watch for Nov. 10: \t Update: How dangerous is Highway 316? \t School Bus Shortage: Madison County is providing incentives to hire more bus drivers. \t Sports: A Jefferson High School student broke his school’s record for most rushing yards during a football season.…
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Athens-Clarke County
The CHaRM of recycling in Athens
By Kristin Miller Rainy weather is not dampening recycling efforts in Athens. The recycling division is now located in a large warehouse, and the new space allows residents to unload unwanted items – even in the rain. People can drop off a small load of items for $5 per vehicle. Paint costs…
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Barrow County
Local High School Seeks to Bring Hollywood to Barrow County
By Danielle Herman Movie making, editing software, and music score composition? Not your typical school subjects, but one local high school is prepping students for a different kind of success. Barrow County’s Sims Academy is hoping to cash in on the billion dollar film industry sweeping the state. With specialized…
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Archives
Fear Not, Oglethorpe County! Your Officials are Prepared for Bad Weather
By: Jordan Mecca Copious amounts of rain are something that local officials get used to this time of year. In Oglethorpe county, officials have a system that keeps people safe on some of their more rural roads. One problematic area is the Goose Pond area along the Broad river. Goose…
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Athens-Clarke County
Prince Avenue Closed Due to Emergency Vehicle Fire
By Zack Sims One side of Prince Avenue closed earlier this afternoon after a Franklin County ambulance caught fire at the intersection of Prince Avenue and Chase Street. An official from the Franklin County Emergency Services told us two employees were driving the vehicle when they smelled gas. They immediately pulled…
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Jackson County
School Shootings Continue, But Not in Jackson County
Some schools wait for tragedy to strike before change happens. But Jackson County isn’t waiting around for bad news to hit. Georgia led the nation with 12 school shootings last year, according to an Everytown for Gun Safety report in 2014. Jackson County schools are trying to take precautionary measures…
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UGA
Have You Been Counted? UGA Survey Measures Social Climate, Comfort on Campus
By Madison Keiger and Kalyn Wilson Have you ever felt targeted, uncomfortable or unwelcomed on the University of Georgia’s campus? If so, now is your time to share your voice. The University of Georgia has created a study to better understand the social climate of UGA through the eyes of…
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In-Depth
Grady Newsource Explains: Snapchat Trophies
By Savannah Brock Snapchat is a phenomenon that took selfies to a new level. Having the ability to take a photo of yourself, sometimes unattractive ones, and it disappearing is something many millennials have fallen in love with. However, there is that one friend who will “screenshot” your photo while…
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Northeast Georgia News
Black Friday Shopping: Thrill or Kill?
By Savannah Brock Thrill? For those who don’t know, according to BlackFriday.com, “Black Friday” was coined in the 1960’s to mark the kickoff of the Christmas shopping season. Why? Back when stores kept accounting records by hand, they would indicate a loss in red ink and profits in black. Now,…