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Northeast Georgia News
Coming Home: One Man’s Journey to His Roots
One Oglethorpe County worker is proof that home is where the heart is. Josh Hawkins ended his seven years in the U.S. Army with a deep-rooted desire to return home and serve those in his community through public administration. While managing budget, employees and county operations can be hard, Hawkins…
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In-Depth
Southern University’s ‘Human Jukebox’ to perform Saturday
By Ann Drinkard The seventh-ranked Georgia Bulldogs and the Southern University Jaguars tee it up between the hedges on Saturday, and this game day will be like others in many ways – tailgating, football and a halftime performance. The difference will be who is performing at halftime. The Southern University Marching…
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Barrow County
BREAKING: Barrow County Child Molester Gets Life Sentence
A Barrow County man was sentenced to life without parole Wednesday afternoon for molesting children as young as 2 years old. Richard Paltrineri, 64, plead guilty to 27 child molestation charges. Police said they identified at least seven juvenile victims during the course of their investigation, both boys and girls, of…
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Athens-Clarke County
Things You HAVE To Do This Fall
Fall is finally here, but what should you do? That’s what we were wondering! So we sent reporter Lana Harris out to find some events around the Northeast Georgia area that you can go to this season. In this video: Washington Farms: http://www.washingtonfarms.net Athens Corn Maze: http://athenscornmaze.com/activities…
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Northeast Georgia News
An Update on Oglethorpe County’s ‘Black Hole’
By Abby Jessen The uproar among Oglethorpe County citizens that led to the gym being referred to as a ‘black hole’ is quieter as construction moves forward on the Oglethorpe County High School gym. Director of System Operations Cindi Lowe and Construction Manager Malcom Bryan give an update on the modernization project…
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Athens-Clarke County
ICYMI: Athens Group Travels to See Pope Francis
When Pope Francis arrives in Philadelphia this weekend, people from Athens, Georgia will be in the crowd. Yesterday, Newsource Reporter Mary Grace Shaw visited the University of Georgia Catholic Center to learn about their planned trip.
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Northeast Georgia News
Washington Farms Virtual Tour
Washington Farms kicks off their Fall Season this Saturday the 26th at 10 am. Take a virtual tour to see what fun things they offer!
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UGA Sports
UGA Women’s Tennis Team Begins Season in Puerto Rico
By: Kristin Miller A tropical trip to Puerto Rico is all business for the UGA Women’s Tennis team. The Bulldogs leave later this afternoon to begin their fall season at the Puerto Rico College Challenge, a round robin singles and doubles tournament also featuring Illinois, Miami, and Mercer. The team finished…
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UGA
ICYMI: PETA files complaint against UGA
PETA has filed a formal complaint with the U.S. Department of Agriculture against the University of Georgia. The organization has claimed UGA has allowed animals to be cruelly killed in what they describe as an “archaic” medical training course. Yesterday, Reporter Rayleigh Rozier spoke with UGA President Jere Morehead about…
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Northeast Georgia News
Stories to Watch: September 23
Local high school gets a face lift: Oglethorpe County High School’s gym is undergoing a renovation. Reporter Abby Jessen is speaking with the Director of System Operations and the Construction Manager about the importance of this project. Fall is in the air: Washington Farms is having their opening day is this Saturday at 10am!…