oconee county
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Northeast Georgia News
Local Christmas Tree Farm Provide Opportunity to Donate Trees to Troops
The Greenbriar Creek Tree Farm in Oconee County is participating in Trees for Troops for their 13th year in a row. Since 2005, the tree farm has helped sponsor more than 200,000 Christmas trees to deployed family members. This year, their trees will be delivered to the Naval Ordnance Test…
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2018 Election
One Day Left to Vote in Northeast Georgia: List of Polling Locations for Election Day
Early voting concluded on Nov. 2, but there is still one day left to let your voice be heard: Election Day. Below is a list of every polling location in our coverage area where votes can be cast on Nov. 6: ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY \t Winterville Train Depot \t Gaines Elementary…
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2018 Election
Political Climate Between Oconee, Clarke Counties Often Differs
Situated right next to each other, Clarke County and Oconee County are polar opposites when it comes to voting. Typically, Oconee votes Republican, while Clarke votes Democrat. Athens Mayor Nancy Denson compares Clarke County to a breakfast treat. “Athens is like the blue donut, or the blue donut hole surrounded…
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Athens-Clarke County
Bucking the Trend: Life Away from Downtown and Campus
Athens has seen many large, luxury student housing complexes built downtown and around campus that are drawing students to the area. Luxury student living, equipped with pools, gyms and yoga studios, has taken the country by storm, and Athens has been no exception. In the last five years, out of…
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2018 Election
‘Road to Victory’ Bus Tour: Kemp Campaigns in Northeast Georgia
Republican gubernatorial nominee and current Secretary of State Brian Kemp stopped in northeast Georgia on Oct. 29 as part of his “Road to Victory” bus tour. Kemp campaigned in Winder, Watkinsville, Jefferson, Madison, Covington and Monroe. “Well, certainly I know this area well. I grew up in Athens. So, it’s…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens Clarke-County Police Department Connects with Community Through Social Media
When the Athens-Clarke County police department looked for a way to engage with the Athens community, social media seemed like the easy answer. Almost seven-in-ten Americans use at least one social media site, according to the Pew Research Center. Within the last three years, the police department has increased…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens-Based Food Rescue Program Enters New County, Breaking Records
The Full Plate program delivered approximately 161,562 pounds of food to agencies in need in 2017, and they are on track to deliver more than 200,000 pounds in 2018. These estimates come from ACTION, Inc., the parent nonprofit organization that began Full Plate. The program was started because “someone’s basic…
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Athens-Clarke County
Stuff the Truck Event Adds Adoptable Animals at Epps Bridge Location
The Food Bank of North Georgia is hosting their second annual Stuff the Truck event tomorrow from 3-8 p.m. at four different Walmart locations. Stuff the Truck is an event where the public can lend a helping hand to needy families for the holidays while they are already out shopping.…
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Athens-Clarke County
ANNOTATED: Oconee County Sheriff Alerts Residents As Dove Season Approaches
ANNOTATION INSTRUCTIONS: When you see a light red highlight, click on the small comment box to the right to read the reporter’s annotation. OCONEE COUNTY, GA — While the Athens community cheers on the Dawgs for the first game of the 2018 football season, other residents will participate in opening…
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Uncategorized
Operation Watchful Eye III: How Georgia Keeps Up With Sex Offenders
OCONEE COUNTY, GA — Oconee County is wrapping up a statewide effort to reverify where all registered sex offenders live and work. The initiative, Operation Watchful Eye III, was enforced by the Georgia Sheriff’s Association. Grady Newsource reporter Caroline Elliott rode along with officers as they completed their routine check-ups…