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Sports
Oct. 20: Sports Update
Reporter Savannah Wilson provides a quick summary of the latest sports events for Grady Newsource. More details to come in the 5 p.m. newscast.
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In-Depth
Photojournalism from the 2015 Georgia National Fair
They are days just like any other days, except they involve 50,000 people, livestock, music, carnival rides and food that is almost never good for you — it’s the opening weekend of the Georgia National Fair. To capture the life of the event, Mark Johnson’s advanced photojournalism class at…
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Athens-Clarke County
ICYMI: Changes in Fee for Inmate Phone Calls
Every time an inmate makes a phone call, it means more money for Athens-Clarke County. A new contract approved by the ACC commissioners in September will bring in $1.25 million from inmates’ calls over the next five years. Reporter Zack Sims took a look at how this contract came about.
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens Organization Fights to Expand Medicaid
By Shaunteri Skinner A local organization is fighting to expand insurance coverage for those who need it most. Athens For Everyone will start its Medicaid expansion campaign today in a meeting at 6 p.m. at the Athens-Clarke County Library. The public is invited to attend. Over 600,000 Georgians do not have health insurance,…
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Northeast Georgia News
Grady Newsource Profile: Kaycie Rogers, Elementary School Teacher
Start them young. Make it exciting. You can see this formula in action when you watch one local elementary school classroom. Kaycie Rogers, an East Jackson Elementary School teacher, knows how the take the fear out of math and science and replace it with fun. Reporter Damian Reynolds talked with Kaycie Rogers and…
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Athens-Clarke County
Donate your Diapers!
By Shaunteri Skinner Come drop off diapers for families in need for the Athens Area Diaper Drive hosted by Erin Campbell, an Athens resident, and Food Bank of Northeast Georgia. One in three families in the United States struggles with buying diapers for their children. In Northeast Georgia 6,500 children under…
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Athens-Clarke County
Stories to Watch: Oct. 20
\t The Athens-Clarke County Police department is discussing a $150,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to improve the relationship between the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program (JMCHP). Other items will be discussed at the Athens-Clarke County Board of Commissioners agenda setting meeting at 7 p.m. Follow us online…
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UGA
Mini-Segways Gain Popularity with UGA Athletes
By Sammy O’Brien Mini-segways are appearing all over UGA’s campus. Athletes have taken to the mini-devices most fondly and even use them to get to class and practice. Senior guard Tiaria Griffin rides her mini-segway all over campus to get to class fast and to get to practice on time.…
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Athens-Clarke County
Boil Water Advisory Still in Effect
If you live in western Clarke County, local officials say you should STILL be boiling your water. This area is bounded by Jefferson Road / Hawthorne Avenue / Atlanta Highway / Epps Bridge Parkway to the east and the Oconee County and Jackson County lines to the west. It also includes Bogart…
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Northeast Georgia News
Daily Digital Wrap: Oct. 19
Why is Dean Kurpius of the Missouri School of Journalism wearing a UGA sweatshirt? Where can you get a flu shot in Athens? How does the UGA football team feel about the upcoming bye week? Watch the Daily Digital Wrap Up to see digital reporter Abby Jessen and anchors Kalyn…