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Athens-Clarke County
5 Things to Know October 13
Athens, GA–Advanced voting season has sprung in Athens-Clarke county, Barrow county, and many more. You can vote for your chosen candidate in November’s election starting today. Athens, GA–It’s Columbus day, and what better way to celebrate than with an Italian-themed Columbus Day Festival. After all, Christopher Columbus was an Italian. The…
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Barrow County
Barrow County Sheriffs Host Last Open Range Day of Season
Winder, GA – The Barrow County Sheriff Department is pulling the trigger on their public gun range. On Saturday, they hosted their last public Open Range Day of the season. Locals were able to shoot a variety of firearms at the sheriff department’s gun range in exchange for a $10 donation. Reporter Mason…
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Athens-Clarke County
5 Things to Know October 6
Watkinsville, GA – The Oconee County Library is making the cost of Halloween a little less scary by collecting used costumes for their costume swap on October 11. The National Retail Federation projects that the average American will spend more than $77 on Halloween this year. Reporter Shannon O’Keefe has more on how the spooky swap could make this Halloween…
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Barrow County
Barrow County Superintendent
Winder, GA – Chris McMichael became the new Barrow County Superintendent back in July. Since then, his assistant superintendent, Jan Masingill, says McMichael’s leadership has led them out of financial trouble. Originally, McMichael did not see himself in the education field. Reporter Julianne Aberle talks with the former teacher on his…
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Barrow County
Oconee County Has Lowest Number of Sex Offenders in Area
Oconee County was the first county in Georgia to post a sex offender registry, making the number of registered sex offenders in the area known to the public. Barrow county has the highest number of registered sex offenders at 133 and Oconee County has the lowest number at 16. Oconee…
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Barrow County
Barrow County budget meeting brings changes
Winder, GA – Property taxes will be going down this year for Barrow County residents. The county commission decided in a meeting last night to take in $173,000 less in property taxes compared to last year during the commission meeting on September 23. The county is also forgoing capital investments for…
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Athens-Clarke County
5 things you need to know for September 24
Athens, GA – Athens-Clarke County police have confirmed that the body of a woman found in Ben Burton Park is the body of 40-year-old Mickey Lynn Mills of Athens, who was missing since September 22. According to police, a hiker called 911 on the afternoon of September 23 after finding the body deep…
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Barrow County
Former Police Officer Files Racial Discrimination Suit On Department
Barrow County, GA- Former Auburn city Police Sergeant Lawrence Wade has filed a racial discrimination suit against the city police department. The mayor and chief of police are named as defendants in the court documents. Wade was fired from the Auburn Police Department in 2012. Connie Clepper, another employee, reported…
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Barrow County
Tail Waggin’ Tutors Help Kids Read
ATHENS, GA — Teachers and reading tutors watch out! There’s a new dog in town, literally. Reporter Lauren McCleer tells you just how therapy dogs like Darla are helping kids improve their reading skills. “Tail Waggin’ Tutors” program lets students practice and improve their reading skills. Kids sit down with…
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Athens-Clarke County
First Look: Monday’s Stories
ATHENS, GA -- Fires in Barrow County, Governor Deal's announcement, and cannabis trials.