Caroline Elliott
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2018 Election
Secretary of State Runoff is Tuesday: Where the Candidates Stand
Democrat John Barrow and Republican Brad Raffensperger will face off in Tuesday’s runoff election for Secretary of State. Neither candidate got 50 percent of the vote in the general election last month. Raffensperger led Barrow by 16,539 votes. Grady Newsource compiled information about where the candidates stand on the issues. On the…
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Health
Global Handwashing Day Aims to Fight Germs
Have you washed your hands today? How about every day? October 15th is Global Handwashing Day, a reminder for all of us to protect ourselves from germs. Hand washing is an important step we can take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others, especially during flu season. Flu…
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Uncategorized
Operation Watchful Eye III: How Georgia Keeps Up With Sex Offenders
OCONEE COUNTY, GA — Oconee County is wrapping up a statewide effort to reverify where all registered sex offenders live and work. The initiative, Operation Watchful Eye III, was enforced by the Georgia Sheriff’s Association. Grady Newsource reporter Caroline Elliott rode along with officers as they completed their routine check-ups…
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Uncategorized
UGA Student Briefly Hospitalized After Bird Scooter Accident
A University of Georgia student was sent to Athens Regional Medical Center after a bird scooter accident last week. Christina Conner was riding down Sanford Drive when she says she lost her balance and hit her head on the concrete. “Apparently I fell twice, and I don’t remember falling two…
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Environment
Eyes On Waffle House As Hurricane Florence Approaches
As the first effects of Hurricane Florence are felt along the East Coast, it isn’t clear whether or not Waffle House will shut down restaurants in the storm’s path. A local Waffle House employee told us the restaurants try to stay open in “rain, sleet, snow, and hail.” And officials…