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Barrow County
Machines Saving Lives: Taking Cardiac Emergency Aid to Next Level
Barrow, Ga.- Barrow County Emergency Service’s (EMS) new team member isn’t human – it’s a machine. The department has purchased seven LUCASä2 automatic chest compression devices to give patients improved odds of survival in a cardiac emergency. The machines provide automatic continuous CPR for patients in cardiac arrest. EMS Capt.…
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Athens-Clarke County
Update: Tornado Warning Issued in Barrow, Clarke, Jackson Counties
A tornado warning has been issued for Barrow, Clarke, and Jackson county by the National Weather Service. Authorities are advising you seek shelter indoors immediately. The most likely location for a tornado touchdown has been identified as West of Athens in Commerce and Jefferson area. Get on the ground floor of…
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Barrow County
Drought Affects Barrow County
The Barrow County Commission has voted to increase the non-contract wholesale water pricing in Barrow County by 25%. This is a response to the ongoing drought in the area. Barrow County Commission Chairman Pat Graham said that the price increase should have little effect on Barrow County, as all retail…
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2016 Election
Election Night 2016 *UNOFFICIAL* Running Totals
NATIONAL* CANDIDATE ELECTORAL VOTES % STATES REPORTING Hillary Clinton 122 62% Donald Trump 167 62% Gary Johnson 0 62% STATE** CANDIDATE VOTES % COUNTIES REPORTING Hillary Clinton 1,175,758 76.7% Donald Trump 1,535,128 76.7% Gary Johnson 78,856 76.7% Senatorial Candidates Johnny Isakson 1,545,868 76.7% Jim Barksdale 1,001,381 76.7% Allen…
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Athens-Clarke County
BREAKING: Barrow County Gunman Arrested
The Barrow County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a gunman in response to the shooting death of an 18-year-old last week. The victim, 18-year-old Jose Tovar-Campuzano, was shot at a residence on Rooks Road in Winder on November 4. According to the sheriff’s office, Tovar-Campuzano was trying to moderate an argument between…
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Athens-Clarke County
Where to Trick or Treat in Northeast Georgia
[…] Various communities in the Northeast GA area will come together and celebrate Halloween with “Trick-or-Treat” festivities. Jackson County will celebrate with a Halloween Walk taking place in downtown Jefferson. The Shiloh Volunteer Fire Department in Madison County invites community members to join them for candy. The Statham United Methodist…
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Athens-Clarke County
Halloween Events Coming Up This Weekend
If you are still looking for something to do this weekend for Halloween, there are plenty of events where you can get your spook on. Here is what you can expect this weekend around the area: Thursday, October 27 Halloween Carnival, Memorial Park (5:00-8:00 p.m.) – A haunted trick-or-treat…
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Barrow County
Barrow County Vehicles Need Repair
Only one fire truck in Barrow County has a ladder, and today, it’s having difficulties. According to John Skinner, the county’s Emergency Services Director, the truck’s engine troubles have put it out of commission for 80 days out of the past year. The truck was originally estimated to last until 2020, but now…
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Athens-Clarke County
Why You Should Be Careful When Trick or Treating
Costumes, candy and decorations are not the scariest part about Halloween. Children trick or treating at the wrong house could be a real horror story. \n
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2016 Election
Early Voting Numbers By County
Early voting in Athens has seen high turn outs in its first week. Find the numbers from your county below: Athens-Clarke County: 650 to 740 people. Barrow County: 650 to 700 people. Jackson County: reported turn out in the 600’s Oconee County: 520 to 580 people. Madison County: 250 to…