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How Presidential Candidates are Polling in Georgia
ATLANTA — Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump are the projected winners for the state of Georgia. Within each county, the numbers vary. Here is the break down by county: Madison County (12/12 precincts reporting) Donald Trump — 44.53 percent Ted Cruz — 28.57 percent…
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Barrow County
Husband Arrested for Wife’s Murder
A Barrow County man sits in jail charged with the murder of his wife. Barrow County Sheriff’s investigators arrested 36-year old Kevin Richard Harrison for the murder of 29-year old Heather Marie Harrison. According to a press release from The Barrow Sheriff’s Office, Kevin Harrison called 911 stating that his wife was…
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Athens-Clarke County
This Week’s Clarke County High Risk Restaurants
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIFkAgPhRP0] Three Clarke County restaurants were deemed “high risk”. The lowest score recorded was a 72 by a local taco shop. Public Health Athens provided the score for the Northeast health district. Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, Waffle House on Milledge Avenue (2034 S Milledge Ave), and Zaxby’s on Atlanta…
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Barrow County
Plans Announced for Wimberly Community Center
Barrow County is honoring the late middle school principal Robert Wimberly. Even though his middle school has been closed for years. The projected start date for the center is March 1, with completion by August 1. The grant for the center must be closed by September 5. This center aims to encourage…
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Athens-Clarke County
CDC Releases New Report to Stop Women from Drinking
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a new report Tuesday linking women who are alcohol users, sexually active, and not on birth control to an increased risk of disabilities in pregnancies. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism says “although drinking is illegal for anyone under…
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Barrow County
Georgia Foster Care Orientation Begins
Georgia is holding orientation sessions to inform people of foster parent requirements to help with the rising number of child neglect cases across the state. According to the Georgia Division of Family and Child Services, there are approximately 11,551 children in state custody as of September of 2015 Region five, which…
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Barrow County
Stories to Watch: Dec. 2
Gang Violence: Reporter Lana Harris investigates the impact of a growing gang problem in Northeast Georgia that left an innocent bystander dead in Madison County. New App: Barrow County schools created a new application for parents, students and teachers to stay informed, have access to important resources…
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Athens-Clarke County
Northeast Georgia Upcoming County Meetings
By Jordynn Abernathy Here are upcoming government meetings around Northeast Georgia this week: ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY November 3oth: Mayor and Commissioner Meeting @ 5:30 p.m. December 1st: Board of Elections Meeting from 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.; Mayor and Commissioner Meeting – Regular Session @ 7 p.m. December 2nd: Mayor and Commissioners Meeting – Site Selection…
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Barrow County
In Wake of Paris Attacks, Georgia Beefs up Emergency Preparedness
By Katya Riedlinger Emergency officials are ready if a terrorist attack like the one in Paris hits our own backyard. Reporter Katya Riedlinger takes you to an emergency-preparedness drill in Barrow County, where volunteers practice what to do in the event of a disaster. After the drill participants filled out…