Jackson County
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Jackson County
5 Things to Know October 8
Athens, GA – Following the first U.S. Ebola death in Dallas, Texas, reporter Shannon O’Keefe takes a look at how this, combined with the flu, could affect public health in our area. Watkinsville, GA – Oconee County High School’s football team is 6-0 for the first time since 2001 under…
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Jackson County
Firefighting Inmates
Jefferson, GA – The Jackson County Correctional Institute is transforming inmates into firefighters. The program trains low-security inmates to fight local fires. Reporter Brittney Laryea has more on how the firefighting team is serving their community, while serving time.
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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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Jackson County
Jackson County vs. Jefferson Preview
Jefferson, GA- Jackson County High School head coach Benji Harrison is 14-15 in his career since taking over the head coaching job in 2012. Harrison has a chance to move to a .500 career record with a win against Jefferson High School tomorrow in Jackson County’s homecoming game. For the 1-3…
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Jackson County
5 Things To Know September 25
Athens, GA- The University of Georgia’s Police Department sent a friendly reminder to UGA students, faculty and staff this morning to remind students to be careful when moving about campus either as pedestrians, bikers or drivers. Reporter Heather Hyatt is interviewing UGA’s chief of police Jimmy Williamson to find out if…
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Jackson County
Jackson County Sheriff Breaking Gender Norm
Jefferson, GA- Every sheriff in Georgia is a man, except Jackson County Sheriff Janis Mangum. Reporter Lesley Hauler spoke to Mangum about the challenges she faces in being the only female sheriff in Georgia. This story and more tonight at 5.
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Jackson County
You React: Praise and Preparedness
Athens, GA - Georgia Emergency Management Agency/Homeland Security (GEMA) is partnering with religious leaders in a new program called Praise & Preparedness. Tell us what you think about it.
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Jackson County
Highlights for Tuesday
Athens, GA – The threat of sexual assault on UGA campus has the UGA Student Government taking new measures to make campus safer. SGA proposed a plan to the University of Georgia to have security escorts for students walking from the dorms tothe library and SLC. Juliane Aberle is speaking…
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Jackson County
Church Safety Programs
Jackson County - Disruptions at a Jefferson church have pastors and the local sheriff's department taking action. Reporter Andrew James explains the new plans to keep church congregations safe.
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Athens-Clarke County
5 Things to Know for Monday
Here are 5 of the top stories in the northeast Georgia area. For more images and updates follow @GradyNewsource and see the stories today at 5 PM.