oconee county
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Uncategorized
Oconee County Schools Approve Redistricting Plan
Three Oconee County elementary schools will follow a new redistricting plan starting next school year. The Oconee School Board voted unanimously to approve the new redistricting plan. The new map breaks up enrollment at Rocky Branch Elementary and Malcolm Bridge Elementary to send students to Dove Creek Elementary…which will open…
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Athens-Clarke County
High School Football Playoff Season to Begin
High School Football regular season is over. Now it is time for the playoffs. 8 High Schools from around the Athens area will be competing in the Georgia High School playoffs this season. The playoffs start November 10. All the games will start at 7:30 PM. Here is the full…
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Health
Opioid Deaths Increase in Northeast Georgia
Nearly 1000 people died of opioid overdoses in Georgia in 2016. That’s more than four times the overdose number a decade ago. Information compiled from the Georgia Department of Health shows the deaths relating to opioids has steadily increased since 1999. How you can help prevent opioid addictions: \t Talk to…
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Athens-Clarke County
High School Football Update
Catch up with all the local high school football games that are scheduled to play out under the Friday Night Lights with sports reporter Allie Bailey. Athens Academy (6-0) vs. Providence Christian Academy (1-5) at 7:30 p.m at Providence. Clarke Central High School (5-2) vs. Johnson High School (0-7) at…
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In-Depth
Jody Hice Hosts a Telephone Town Hall
Congressman Jody Hice (R-GA) will host a telephone town hall tonight at 6:15 to give a legislative update for Georgia District 10 and take questions. Hice says this is an opportunity for him to be able to speak with his constituents during this busy time. Hice has held 11 town hall…
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Northeast Georgia News
Oconee County Elementary School Proposes Rezoning
The Oconee County Board of Education members will vote on the proposed redistricting of its elementary Schools on November 13th. To make sure your voice is a part of the final decision, you can fill out the board’s official feedback form here.
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2017 Election
Special Elections Explained: What to Expect on Ballot
If you live in Athens-Clarke county, in a few weeks you can return to the polls for special elections. You can see a sample of the upcoming ballot on the Board of Elections website, every section will not be on every ballot, but here’s the rundown so you can find…
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Changes to New Privacy Law Lead to Arrest in Oconee County
A local Walmart manager will remain on suspension until an investigation is complete into the accusation that he “upskirted” a customer. Twenty-three year-old Walmart manager, Jonathan Perez, was arrested (when?) and is accused of recording video under a customer’s skirt with a cellular phone at the Epps Bridge Road location in…
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Madison County
UGA Gymnast to Miss Freshman Season
University of Georgia freshman gymnast and Oconee County High School alum Madison McPherson will have to sit out the 2018 season after recently having shoulder surgery.