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TOCCOA - With the number of swine flu infections rising, some schools across the country have closed their doors in hopes of not spreading the illness. Though their currently haven't been any schools in Northeast Georgia that have closed, local schools a...
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STEPHENS COUNTY - Registered Nurse Jean Jones of Stephens County Hospital says that they are definitely ready in the event that Swine Flu makes it way to Northeast Georgia. "The first person that comes in with any sneezing or upper respiratory gets a ma...
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NORTHEAST GEORGIA - Beware. There have been bear sightings in Northeast Georgia. Hibernation season is officially over for the furry four-legged creatures. ...
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WINDER - A water study committee says Barrow County will run short of drinkable water by 2020 if the county government doesn't start planning soon to increase the supply....
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MOUNTAIN CITY - The search continues for a UGA professor now listed on the FBIs "Most Wanted" list. George Zinkhan hasn't been seen since Saturday's tragic triple homicide. Investigators have widened their search to include the Appalachian Trail. ...
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ATLANTA - Health officials have confirmed the first case of swine flu in Georgia. The head of Georgia's Division of Public Health said Thursday a 30-year-old woman from Kentucky who had traveled to LaGrange in west Georgia had fallen ill. ...
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*Denotes UGA StudentArrest Mark S. Lake, Forest Heights Dr, was arrested and charged with Sexual Battery and Simple Battery at 0010 April 30 on E. Broad St. (09-04-2432) Theft Nathan A. Alewine, Colbert, GA, reported between 1000 and 1100 April 29 two Sti...
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NORTHEAST GEORGIA - Casey Whitlock is supposed to be on a beach in Mexico right now, but instead she's at work today. The Swine Flu scare to blame for her derailed plans. ...
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NORTHEAST GEORGIA - Is your child up to date on their vaccines? If not, now is a good time for Stephens County parents to get them caught up. ...
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CARNESVILLE - Another Northeast Georgia county is officially "Work Ready". Franklin County is now among only 8 sites in the state to have the prestigious designation. WNEG's Amelia Hines explains how several sectors of the community worked togethe...
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ATHENS - Athens-Clarke County and Oconee County have modified their watering restrictions. Residents can now wash cars and water lawns twice per week. ...
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ATHENS - Funeral arrangements have been set for the three victims of Saturday's shootings in Athens....
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*Denotes UGA StudentArrest Kendrick D. White, Pauldoe St, was arrested and charged with Disorderly Conduct and Possession of Marijuana at 0832 April 28 on Pauldoe St. (09-04-2266) Ramon A. Stokes, Fox Hall Trail, was arrested and charge with Obstruction...
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ATHENS - The three victims from Saturday's shooting were remembered during the University of Georgia's annual memorial service....
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WATKINSVILLE - Failing to buckle your seatbelt, rolling through a stop sign or the all too common speeding, can earn a citation from law enforcement. But now that the Oconee County Sheriff's Department has adopted the STOPPED program, it will be virtu...
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ATLANTA - Gov. Sonny Perdue is set to sign a bill that will soon require Georgia students to complete an annual fitness test....
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HARTWELL - Rising lake levels are good business for the Hartwell Community. Lake Hartwell has 50 ramps, most of which are open now after past weeks of heavy rain. ...
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ATHENS - A white supremacist is scheduled to be put to death Wednesday night after a Georgia judge corrected a legal glitch that had delayed the execution. The Georgia Department of Corrections rescheduled the execution for 7 p.m. ...
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Denotes UGA StudentArrest Michael Wayne Davis, age 37, Sartain Dr, was arrested on April 27 around 10:52pm. He was charged with Aggravated Battery (FV), Aggravated Assault (FV) and Criminal Trespass to Property (FV). (09-04-2256) Robbery by Force Shirley ...
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ATHENS - The search for alleged gunman George Zinkhan, professor at the University of Georgia, has now gone international. Zinkhan disappeared Saturday evening after allegedly gunning down three people and wounding two others at the Town and Gown Theatre...
