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Northeast Georgia News
UGA Adding More Crosswalks on Campus
Athens, GA–People at the University of Georgia will be seeing more crosswalks on campus, thanks to the Student Government Association. These crosswalks will be placed in high traffic areas, including River Road by East Campus Village and Rodgers Road near Family Housing.
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Northeast Georgia News
Jefferson Library Update
Jefferson, GA–A gift from the county to the schools. Commerce City Council voted unanimously on Monday to give an unused library to the school system for free. The library was already paid for, and was originally going to be sold to the school system for $400,000. Reporter Brittney Laryea is out…
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Athens-Clarke County
Michelle Nunn Encourages Athens Residents to Vote Early
Athens, GA–Democratic Senate Candidate Michelle Nunn is in Athens today to encourage voters to start early. The Athens-Clarke County Board of Elections has seen a steady turnout in the first two days of early voting, with 200 votes on the first day and 173 votes yesterday. Nunn will be holding a voter rally today at…
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Athens-Clarke County
Gun Violence Assembly Held at Local Middle School
Athens, GA–Students at Hilsman Middle School are taking a pledge against gun violence today. Athens-Clarke County Police are hosting an assembly speak to them about the issue. Reporter Allison Morrow is at the school and will have more updates on the event later.
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Athens-Clarke County
5 Thing To Know October 15
Athens, GA–Athens-Clarke County Police are hosting an assembly at a local middle school today. They are talking to students about gun violence, and the students are taking a pledge against it. Athens, GA–Michelle Nunn is in Athens today to encourage voters to take advantage of early voting. Athens, Ga–Bigger vision homeless shelter is open and ready to operate in…
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Athens-Clarke County
Weather Update October 15
Athens, GA–The storm is over and the sun is out again. Today’s weather is expected to be sunny with some slight showers. Expect temperatures to be in the 70s going into the weekend, with a high of 76 on Saturday and 71 on Sunday. Student Meteorologist Riley Hale tells us more on…
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Jackson County
Jackson County woman disturbed by Luke Bryan concert
A Jackson County woman is still upset that country music star Luke Bryan brought his farm tour to her hometown last Thursday. The concert brought thousands of fans to Jackson County. Pauline Hancock says she is upset the concert even came in the first place. Most days Pauline Hancock is…
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Sports
SOCIAL MEDIA: Viewers react to football autograph scandals
Controversial Florida State quarterback, Jameis Winston, is now being investigated for signing over more than 900 autographs for the same company UGA running back, Todd Gurley, signed his autographs for. Right now, the NCAA is not involved but Florida State’s compliance is investigating if money was exchanged. Jameis says he…
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Northeast Georgia News
Bag to Bag group asks Clarke County stores to charge for plastic bags
Some people in Athens want you to pay an extra five cents when you buy your groceries. A group called “Bag to Bag” is asking the Athens Clarke County Commission to have stores charge for plastic bags. The group says its mission is to reduce single used plastic items by…
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Northeast Georgia News
Coach Richt addresses Gurley suspension, upcoming Arkansas game
Saturday’s blowout win against Missouri, the upcoming game against Arkansas, and of course, Todd Gurley’s suspension were all subjects addressed at today’s UGA Football Press Conference. Coach Richt confirms that Gurley’s return to the practice field will not determine if the running back returns to competition. He also also says Gurley was…