Jackson County
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Northeast Georgia News
West Jackson Middle School Named No. 1 at FFA Convention
By Sammy O’Brien The future of farming in America looks bright after West Jackson Middle School took home the National Outstanding Middle School Award. WJMS is the winner of this year’s award presented by the Future Farmers of America Organization in Louisville, Ky. All fifty-two states sent representatives for the convention. Chapter…
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Athens-Clarke County
Northeast Georgia Election Results Are In
By Kalyn Wilson Election night is over, and northeast Georgia has a few new elected officials. Check out the unofficial results by county below. ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY, Winterville: Candidate Number of Votes Percentage of Total Votes Dodd I. Ferrelle 187 53.28% George H. Chandler 93 26.50% Kenneth Dixon Hodges 69 19.66%…
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Athens-Clarke County
Election Day Across Northeast Georgia
By: Valerie Burgos Various counties across Northeast, GA, are hosting their city elections today, Nov. 3rd, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Below is all of the information you need to know to vote: Candidates: Voting Locations: Athens-Clarke County – Winterville Winterville Train Depot, Winterville, GA Barrow County – Winder Winder Community…
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Barrow County
Project Lifesaver Coming to Barrow County
By Zack Sims & Kalyn Wilson Barrow County officials received supplies, training and certification in aid of its new community program: Project Lifesaver. Project Lifesaver is a facet of a nonprofit organization dedicated to the search and rescue of missing persons with disorders such as dementia, autism and even brain…
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Athens-Clarke County
Northeast Georgia Local Elections
By Jordynn Abernathy Athens-Clarke County – Winterville Mayor: George H. Chandler, Dodd I. Ferrelle, Kenneth Dixon Hodges City Council: Samuel “Sam” Alvarez, Marus Boenig, Scott Howard, Lee Ann Pingel, Mary Williams Quinn Voting will happen tomorrow on November 3rd from 7am to 7pm at Winterville Train Depot. Be sure to…
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Athens-Clarke County
Upcoming Local Government Meetings
By Kalyn Wilson Here’s a look at which county government meetings are happening this week. Monday, November 2nd: Barrow County is having two public hearings for the FY2016 Millage Rates at 11:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. at the Commission Meeting Room, and a Special Called Meeting afterwards at 7 p.m.. Jackson…
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Barrow County
Upcoming Northeast Georgia Events : Oct. 29-Nov. 1
Upcoming Northeast Georgia events: Thursday October 29 \t All God’s Children Benefit at the Southern Brewing Company: 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. \t Halloween Carnival at Memorial Park and Bear Hollow Zoo: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. \t Listening in the Dark II: Spook Stories for Grownup: 7 p.m. \t…
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Athens-Clarke County
Stories to Watch: Oct. 29
\t Last night’s Republican debate caused a stir among the public. Reporter Shaunteri Skinner will let you know what people here are saying about it and about the moderators. \t Daniela Belton, a Barrow County field representative, for Johnny Isakson is hosting an open office today in Winder. Constituents will have the…
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Jackson County
Boys & Girls Club of Jackson County Facilities Get Upgrade
A leaking roof, holes in the floor, holes in the walls, a lack of security due to broken locks.
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Jackson County
Midday Update: Oct. 28
\t General’s accusation– Mayor Nancy Denson said she has received about 12 complaints related to the drink item at General Beauregards. All of these complaints were spurred from social media, and no one had seen the physical copy of the menu themselves. \t Boys & Girls Club – The Boys &…