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Athens-Clarke County
Michael Gabriel: Firefighting For His Community
When Michael Gabriel makes the walk to Engine No. 1 every day, he knows he could be putting his own life at risk, and he is doing it for free. Gabriel has been a volunteer firefighter for 26 years, and he is currently the fire chief in Winterville, Georgia, where…
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Northeast Georgia News
A Look Into An Oconee County Dispatcher’s Life
WATKINSVILLE, GA | Her childhood consisted of waking up in the middle of the night, packing into the car, and handing out water to firefighters or lending a helping hand in any way during fire emergencies. Beth Farrington comes from a family that has dedicated their lives to serve their…
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Northeast Georgia News
Oconee County Fire Department Wants New Gear
One local fire department hopes to improve the safety of its volunteers in order to improve the chances of saving lives. The Oconee County Fire and Rescue Department is asking for more than $150,000 in extra funds, to update some of their breathing devices. These breathing devices aid the volunteers when they…
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Winder Daycare Gets Support After Boy Hit By Tree
One small town in Georgia is coming together to help the family of an adorable two year old boy who was hit by a falling limb at his daycare. Little Tripp Halstead is at an Atlanta Hospital in critical condition. Reporter Alexandra tells us crews in Winder are making sure…