oconee county
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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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Athens-Clarke County
Yard Sale Benefits Local Animal Shelter
By: Anna Clark You can start on your Christmas shopping while helping puppies at the same time! [junkie-hightlights color=”red”]Hightlited words[/junkie-hightlights] Friends of Oconee County Animal Shelter is hosting its second annual yard sale. Hundreds of items have been donated to this sale. All items are “name your own price” and the money raised will…
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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 &…
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Athens-Clarke County
Upcoming Halloween Events for all Ages
Here’s a list of Northeast Georgia Halloween-related events happening this week throughout Northeast Georgia. Tuesday, October 27 \t Halloween “Spooktacular” Carnival \t Location: Lay Park, Athens \t Time: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. \t Fee: $3 ACC resident, $5 non-resident \t Halloween-themed games, a costume contest, and candy. \t East Athens…
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Northeast Georgia News
Stories to Watch: Oct. 27
\t An Oglethorpe County board is recommending a rezoning tax map so a new animal shelter can be built. Grady Newsource is finding out how the new shelter will help more animals in North Georgia find safe homes. \t Anew polls shows presidential candidate, Ben Carson overtook fellow candidate…
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Barrow County
Unemployment Rates Drop in Northeast Georgia
By Shaunteri Skinner Preliminary unemployment rates (September 2015): The unemployment rate in Georgia dropped to 5.8% for the month of September from 5.9% in August. It still remains above the national average which remains at 5.1%. The rates in the display above are preliminary and may be subject to change…
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Northeast Georgia News
Grady Newsource Profiles: Mischele Freeman
There’s more to this Oconee County classroom than just worksheets and homework. Mischele Freeman is now the county primary teacher of the year. Reporter Anna Clark takes you into her special education classroom.
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Northeast Georgia News
Grady Newsource Stories to Watch: Oct. 22
\t The trial for Corey Blount continues today. Blount is accused of shooting Derrick Merritt in May. The defense will present its evidence and witnesses. Reporter Erin O’Brien is there, and she will have more for you at 5 p.m.. \t The Athens Clarke County Police department may receive a $150,000 grant…
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Northeast Georgia News
Oconee County Tethering Laws Creates Controversy
By Zack Sims One of the biggest fights going on in Oconee County is whether residents should be able to tie their dogs up. It may sound like an easy problem to solve, but reporter Zack Sims tells us that dogs have died because of this issue.