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Jackson County
5 Things to Know Today
Athens, Ga -- Click here to hear about our top 5 stories for the day. We've got protests and scams, money updates, and stories on home safety and sports. Don't miss out!
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Athens-Clarke County
Bowman family reacts to plea deal
Athens, GA – An Athens-Clarke County judge sentenced a man to 20 years of prison after a drunk driving accident left a Kennesaw State University woman partially paralyzed. William Heaton accepted 7 of 13 charges against him for striking Emily Bowman in February 2013. The Bowman family, including Debbie Bowman pushing…
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Northeast Georgia News
Girl Scout Cookies Go Digital
The ever popular Girl Scout cookies are now being sold online. For the first time ever, you can now get order Girl Scout cookies online, breaking a 112 year old tradition of door-to-door sales. The organization used door-to-door sales to teach scouts valuable lessons, but realized young girls can benefit…
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Jackson County
The Way Your Mailbox Looks Could Save Your Life
JACKSON COUNTY, GA- Having your street number on your mailbox can save your life, but only if first responders can see them. Having highly visual, reflective numbers on your mailbox helps emergency crews get to you as fast as possible. Firefighter, Kevin Anderson says “A call like a cardiac arrest.…
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Athens-Clarke County
Local Protests In Wake of Ferguson Decision
ATHENS, GA- Today protestors were on UGA’s campus protesting the Ferguson decision that was released last Tuesday night. This protest was the first of several events happening at UGA this week. External Affairs Chairman of the National Association of Black Journalists, Ryan Kelly says “We want to see tangible change,…
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Athens-Clarke County
World Aids Day Brings Awareness To Athens
ATHENS, GA- Several Athens and UGA Organizations are trying to raise awareness of AIDS today for World AIDS Day. Georgia has the second highest number of people affected by HIV/ AIDS in the nation. AIDS Athens is having free HIV screenings all week at different locations throughout Athens. Locations can…
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Northeast Georgia News
Weather for December 1st
ATHENS, GA- We can expect warmer temperatures this week and partly cloudy skies this week. It is currently 70 degrees in Athens. The low tonight is expected to be 46. Temperatures will remain in the 60’s all week with little chance of rain. Student Meteorologist, Molly McCollum gives you a…
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Sports
UGA Women’s Basketball Coach Gets 850th Win
ATHENS, GA- Women’s Basketball Coach Andy Landers just got his 850th career win at the University of Georgia this weekend. He is now part of a very short list of coaches who have done so. Landers is one of seven coaches to win 850 victories at a single division one…
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Northeast Georgia News
Harry’s Barbeque Gets It’s Wheels
ATHENS, GA- Harry’s Barbeque in downtown Athens has closed it’s restaurant doors but that doesn’t mean that it has stopped serving up it’s barbecue, mac n’ cheese, and baked beans. However, owner Ashley Epting has big plans for the restaurant. He plans to open a food truck to keep the…
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Athens-Clarke County
Cyber Monday Hits Local Businesses
ATHENS, GA- Stores in Athens may be a little less crowded today, but that doesn’t mean their websites won’t be busy. Several stores including the Red Dress Boutique and Cheeky Peach hope to attract customers through Cyber Monday sales. The Red Dress Boutique, known for its online presence, says it…