Madison County
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Madison County
Grady Newsource Explains: Banned Books Week
It's Banned Book Week! Grady Newsource Explains what a banned book is and why this week is important to the freedom of reading.
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Madison County
Grady Newsource Profiles: Deputy Sheriff William Minish
By Kayta Riedlinger Madison County Deputy Sheriff William Minish balances life at home and his job in the community. Watch how he provides children with a safe place to learn by patroling the halls and handling complaints.
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Madison County
Grady Newsource Explains: Madison County Jail Expansion
By: Damian C. Reynolds The overcrowded all-male Madison County Jail will begin a $2.65 million expansion soon and also has the potential to become coed. The jail currently houses 101 male inmates, but has only 64 beds. The expansion will add 32 beds, but Capt. Greg Fisk, Madison County jail…
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Madison County
Today’s Top 5 – Sept. 17, 2015
1. Texting and driving is turning into a leading cause of death. Reporter Savannah Wilson is finding out what the UGA Student Government Association is doing to help stop it. 2. The University of Georgia College Republicans are hosting a tailgate with presidential candidate Jeb Bush on Saturday. Reporter…
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Madison County
Stories to Watch
\t For 23 years, Bobbie Rooker has dedicated her service to the Madison County Food Bank. Reporter Chelsea Beimfohr found out how her love, compassion, and commitment are felt by the community. \t A second waste water leak in Oconee County has some residents concerned about the quality of their…
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Madison County
Grady Newsource Explains: School Bus Safety
Two Madison County school buses have been involved in accidents within the last 10 days.
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Madison County
Today’s Top 5: Sept. 16, 2015
Grady Newsource’s Top Five News Stories cover Northeast Georgia. We will continue with updates throughout the day as our reporters cover the latest news. To stay updated, check out our Twitter and Facebook pages. 1. The Athens Community Council on Aging (ACCA) was one of four organizations to receive a service grant from the National…
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Madison County
Stories to Watch Today
\t Athens Community Council on Aging (ACCA) was one of the four organizations nationwide to receive a service grant called “What a Waste.” Grady Newsource reporter Madison Keiger is at the ACCA to find out how this grant could help combat hunger among senior citizens in Athens. \t Two Madison…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens Collisions Continue to Increase, Safe Program Regroups
By Sammy O’Brien The Complete Streets organization will revamp their master plan for Athens-Clarke County next week with a new emphasis on all of Athens, not just Prince Avenue. The number of collisions and injuries have increased in Athens Clarke County each year for two straight. This year’s incidents are…
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Barrow County
Grady Newsource Explains: CASA Volunteers
By: Janai James CASA is calling all volunteers in the area. The Athens-Oconee CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) hosted a volunteer orientation Thursday. A CASA is a trained community volunteer who is appointed by a judge to advocate for the best interests of an abused or neglected child who is in…