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Historic courthouse clock repaired after freak accident with bird
Facebook post by the Walton County government: We’re excited to share that the historic clock in the Downtown Courthouse clocktower is...

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Jul 26, 20251 min read


Athens CFO elected to Georgia Bankers Association board
The following was released by the Georgia Bankers Association: ATLANTA – Chelsea Colclough, CPA, chief financial officer at First...

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Jul 25, 20252 min read


Armed robber threatens elderly man on Cedar Shoals sidewalk
By Joe Johnson Milton Johnson is a familiar sight in east Athens. On a nearly daily basis the 67-year-old homeless man sits in a chair on...

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Jul 25, 20251 min read


Laken Riley murder case prosecutor honored
Released by the Alcovy Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office; Prosecutors from across Georgia recently gathered at the Jekyll...

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Jul 25, 20252 min read


Dalton Carpet One holds teacher appreciation event
The following was released by Dalton Carpet One: t’s our privilege to give back in a small but meaningful way. On July 21st, we hosted...

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Jul 25, 20252 min read


Georgia commit football player arrested in connection with Texas shooting
University of Georgia football commit Chace Calicut, a Top247 four-star prospect in the 2026 recruiting class, was charged with...

Classic City News
Jul 24, 20251 min read


Free screening of Fantastic Mr. Fox
The following has been released by Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services: The Leisure Services Department will host a free “Movies by...

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Jul 24, 20251 min read


Arrest of alleged drug trafficker yields arsenal of weapons
The following was released today by the Athens-Clarke County Police Department: On July 22nd, 2025, the Northeast Georgia Regional Drug...

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Jul 24, 20251 min read


Teen indicted for shooting outside of Lyndon House Arts Center
Ryderius Jakiese Clarke By Joe Johnson A Clarke County grand jury has filed an indictment in connection with a shooting last month that...

Classic City News
Jul 24, 20251 min read


Athens teen charged with sexually assaulting young girl
By Joe Johnson A Clarke County grand jury has indicted an Athens teenager who allegedly sexually assaulted a young girl. Devin Lawrence,...

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Jul 23, 20251 min read


Winterville man arrested for burglarizing home in east Athens
Daniel Jay Cochran By Joe Johnson A 55-year-old Winterville man was arrested early the morning of July 3rd for breaking into a home on...

Classic City News
Jul 23, 20251 min read


Athens public schools in person registration next week
Released today by the Clarke County School District: In anticipation of heavy demand for new student enrollment as the start of the...

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Jul 23, 20252 min read


Women’s business summit in Athens
From the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center: Join us for a day of inspiration, learning, and connection at the Women...

Classic City News
Jul 23, 20251 min read


Homeless woman arrested for prowling in Athens neighborhood
Christina Amber Gilmore By Joe Johnson A homeless woman was arrested the evening of July 4th after she was reported to be prowling in...

Classic City News
Jul 23, 20251 min read


Due to popular demand season extended for Bishop Park pool!
Posted today by Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services: Great news! The re-opened pool at Bishop Park has been so popular that we're...

Classic City News
Jul 22, 20251 min read


UGA football player arrested for marijuana in his car
By Joe Johnson A University of Georgia football player was arrested the night of July 16th when he was stopped for a traffic violation...

Classic City News
Jul 22, 20251 min read


New chair, vice chair for Athens Tech board
Athens Technical College would like to congratulate Dr. Reginald Woods on becoming the new College Board Chair. Dr. Woods begins his...

Classic City News
Jul 22, 20252 min read


Republicans puts medical debt back on credit reports
Thousands of low-income working class Georgians, already worried about losing their health insurance, now face lower credit scores. The...

Classic City News
Jul 21, 20251 min read


25 years without parole for man convicted of attempted domestic violence murder
By Joe Johnson A Walton County jury has found Michael Lynn Griffieth guilty of attempted murder for a domestic violence incident three...

Classic City News
Jul 21, 20251 min read


Suspected drunk driver blows 0.000 on breathalyzer
stock photo of Intoxilyer 9000 By Joe Johnson Luke Strickland was driving downtown early the morning of July 5th when he was pulled over...

Classic City News
Jul 20, 20251 min read
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