Northeast Georgia
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Athens-Clarke County
Coffee with a Cop: Your Chance to Meet Law Enforcement
The Athens-Clarke County Police Department is hosting “Coffee with a Cop,” a chance for members of the community to meet law enforcement officers. There are four opportunities for you to attend Coffee with a Cop this month. Your questions and concerns will be addressed as well as any discussion topics…
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Archives
Quick Look at Tonight’s Weather
Tonight, clear skies in the forecast with a low of 59 degrees. Get your full forecast this evening at 5!
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Jackson County
Jackson County Officials Propose Property Tax Increase
Homeowners in Jackson County could see an increase in their property taxes. This evening, the Jackson County Commission is holding a public hearing to discuss the millage rates for 2017. The proposed millage rate will raise property taxes by more than three percent for unincorporated areas. That means an increase…
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Athens-Clarke County
Some School Districts in Northeast Georgia Create Charter System
(DISCLAIMER: some information has been corrected in this article) Barrow and Athens-Clarke County recently made the switch to a charter school system. The charter system provides parents and other community members a greater influence on school policy and other issues. But for parents who want to take advantage of these benefits,…
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High School Sports
What You Need to Know For Northeast GA High School Soccer
North Oconee Titans boys’ soccer team starts its playoff run tonight. They will play against Woodward Academy in Atlanta, who is ranked 2nd in their region. The Titans are currently (12-4) overall and (6-1) in region. The Clarke Central Gladiators boys’ soccer team travel west of Atlanta to face…
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Madison County
Grady Newsource Profile: Danielsville Volunteer Fire Chief Marc Perry
By Danielle Herman Forty-four years. That’s how long one local firefighter has been volunteering his time to support his community. Danielsville fire chief Marc Perry has been with the Madison county station since its beginning, and has helped bring his service to qualify as one of the finest in the…
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Athens-Clarke County
East West Owner Takes Valuables from Restaurant, Disappears
By Abby Jessen The owner of East West Bistro in Downtown Athens disappeared last week, taking everything of value from the restaurant. The items taken are worth more than 9 thousand dollars. “He just disappeared,” remarks previous owner Renee Middleton. The restaurant has been closed since owner Joe Yan ran…
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Athens-Clarke County
No Costco, No Problem: E.coli is Not a Threat to Athens
By Jordan Mecca Athens residents have no reason to worry about a recent E.coli (escherichia coli) outbreak from Taylor Farms Pacific Inc.’s celery. In a press release, the company said the recalls are a precautionary measure after a celery and onion dice blend was tested positive for E.coli in a…
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Northeast Georgia News
Top Stories from this Fall, Honorable Mentions: Part 1
By: Sam Lack As this semester of Grady Newsource starts to wind down, we take a look back at some of the top stories between August and December. However, before we reveal our top 5 later this afternoon, let’s take a look at some of our honorable mentions. Meet Que…
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Barrow County
Stories to Watch: Dec. 2
Gang Violence: Reporter Lana Harris investigates the impact of a growing gang problem in Northeast Georgia that left an innocent bystander dead in Madison County. New App: Barrow County schools created a new application for parents, students and teachers to stay informed, have access to important resources…