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Oct. 19: Weather
Abby Jessen explains that though temperatures are getting down to 38 degrees tonight, things should warm up as we get closer to the weekend.
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Northeast Georgia News
Coile Middle School Receives White House Award
By: Danielle Herman A local middle school has been recognized by the White House for Educational Excellence for Hispanics. Coile Middle School, in Winterville, Georgia, received a Committment to Action from the White House for their project Coile Services, as well as a $2000 grant. The program connects ESOL students…
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Northeast Georgia News
Ga. Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments in Undocumented Students Case
By Dillon Richards The Georgia Supreme Court has six months to decide whether or not a group of undocumented students has the right to sue the Board of Regents, according to Supreme Court spokesperson Jane Hansen. That policy bans them from the state’s top schools. The oral arguments took place…
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Northeast Georgia News
New Rules May Affect Prices of Inmate Phone Calls
Clarke County Jail inmates might benefit from cheaper phone calls if the Federal Communications Commission approves a crackdown on service rates Thursday. The FCC’s proposal would cut the average price of a making a phone call by $1. Inmates using the jail’s phone service could expect to face rates of between 14…
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Northeast Georgia News
Oglethorpe County Teachers of the Year to be Recognized
On Tuesday, Oct. 20, the Oglethorpe County Teachers of the Year will be recognized at the Board of Education work session. The winning teachers were announced at the Oct. 6 board meeting. They were: → Kasie Brown, Oglethorpe County Primary School → Mary Colquitt, Oglethorpe County Elementary School → Amy Glinski, Oglethorpe County…
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Madison County
Reading, Writing, and Metallica: Grady Newsource Profiles Dallas Cowne
By Kristin Miller The Madison County High School Teacher of the Year uses Metallica music as a way to connect with his students. Dallas Cowne teaches American Literature and AP Language Arts. Since students are constantly consuming media, Cowne hopes they will apply the lessons to their daily lives. Relating to his…
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UGA
ICYMI: Grady College Challenges Missouri School of Journalism
Will we soon see Missouri’s School of Journalism Dean David Kurpius wearing the Georgia red and black? Last week, Dean Charles Davis of the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication issued a challenge; the loser of the Georgia-Missouri football game has to wear the opposing team’s colors on Monday. The Bulldogs defeated the Tigers by…
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Athens-Clarke County
Where to Get Your Flu Shot in Northeast Georgia
By Danielle Herman Cold weather has descended upon the Northeast Georgia area, bringing with it the onset of flu season. According to the Centers for Disease Control, flu season begins in October and lasts until May. Influenza can affect everyone differently, ranging in age and health. The best way to…
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Athens-Clarke County
23 New CASA Volunteers Sworn In
By Shaunteri Skinner and Savannah Brock Twenty-three New Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) were sworn in under oath to represent foster children on Oct. 15. More than 270 children are in foster care in Athens-Clarke County. Almost a quarter of them still need someone to advocate for them in court. Currently,…
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Northeast Georgia News
ICYMI: Unwanted, Grady Newsource Special Report
By Dillon Richards The Georgia Board of Regents has a policy that bans undocumented students from attending some of Georgia’s top public colleges. Reporter Dillon Richards took an in-depth look into why this policy exists. Watch the two-part series here: The Board of Regents declined an interview with Grady Newsource, but they…