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AthFest Educates announces additions and improvements to AthFest 2025
The following was released by AthFest Educates: Athfest Educates is thrilled to announce the addition of several new features and...

Classic City News
Jun 82 min read
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Man indicted for damaging Athens grave sites while driving drunk
Jarchariah Antron Hodge By Joe Johnson A grand jury has indicted a man for damaging several Athens grave sites last year when driving...

Classic City News
Jun 71 min read
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The Big Beautiful Scam
Dear Editor, It sounds crazy, but imagine that a president and his party in Congress (call them “the Scammers”) support a massive...

Classic City News
Jun 71 min read
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Pair indicted for armed robbery in UGA students’ downtown apartment
By Joe Johnson Two men have been indicted in connection with an armed robbery last fall in an apartment shared by University of Georgia...

Classic City News
Jun 61 min read
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Pair indicted for armed robbery in downtown apartment of UGA students
By Joe Johnson Two men have been indicted in connection with an armed robbery last fall in an apartment shared by University of Georgia...

Classic City News
Jun 61 min read
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Police arrest man who manufactured fraudulent checks in his Athens apartment
An Athens man faces felony charges after what was found at his home, officials said Friday. Athens-Clarke County Police Department’s...

Classic City News
Jun 61 min read
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Driver took down line of mailboxes while under the influence of drugs and alcohol
By Joe Johnson Raven Leighann Thrasher, 35, of Noketchee Drive, was arrested earlier this month after she caused property damage with her...

Classic City News
Jun 51 min read
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Drunk homeless man arrested after creating scene at Athens bus depot
By Joe Johnson A homeless man was arrested last week at the county bus depot where he was screaming and cursing at people, according to...

Classic City News
Jun 51 min read
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Drunk driver flips SUV on Athens street
Jose Miguel Marroquin Lopez By Joe Johnson Jose Lopez, 33, of Grove Street was arrested Tsuesday night for driving under the influence of...

Classic City News
Jun 51 min read
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Playing by the rules
Dear Editor, In childhood, we learn rules on what is permissible and what is not. We learn rules on handling sharp objects and crossing...

Classic City News
Jun 51 min read
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Contract awarded for Old Hog Mountain Road roundabout
Released by the Georgia Department of Transportation: Gainesville, GA – The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is pleased to...

Classic City News
Jun 42 min read
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Armed robbery suspect nabbed while getting food in Athens McDonald’s
Donnell Erron Jones By Joe Johnson A suspect in a Barrow County armed robbery was recently arrested at McDonald’s on Atlanta Highway....

Classic City News
Jun 41 min read
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Interim deputy superintendent for Athens public schools announced
l The following was released today by the Clarke County School District: Incoming Clarke County School District Interim Superintendent...

Classic City News
Jun 32 min read
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Man arrested when caught dealing drugs from car with child inside
Tarrence Nathaniel Turner By Joe Johnson An Athens man had his young son with him when he was recently arrested for selling drugs from...

Classic City News
Jun 31 min read
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“Mud Day” at Sandy Creek Nature Center
Released by the Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Department: Celebrate Mud Day! Come play in the mud with us and appreciate all the...

Classic City News
Jun 31 min read
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Some facts about June
“June Is Bustin’ Out All Over,” as the song goes , and it’s one of the most fascinating months on the calendar. Filled with holidays and...

Classic City News
Jun 25 min read
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Athens man shot in groin
By Joe Johnson A young man was shot Saturday night while visiting in the Nellie B community of east Athens. Police said that officers...

Classic City News
Jun 21 min read
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Teen shot outside Lyndon House Arts Center
Ryderius Jakiese Clarke By Joe Johnson An Athens teen was shot last week in the Hoyt Street parking lot of the Lyndon House Arts Center....

Classic City News
Jun 11 min read
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Police turning up the heat at high-crime Athens motel
By Joe Johnson The Athens-Clarke County Police Department is making things uncomfortable for criminals who have been using an Athens...

Classic City News
Jun 12 min read
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Lyndon House Arts Center showcases Summer Series
Released by the county Leisure Services Department: The Lyndon House Arts Center will host the exhibition Forging Connections: Metal Art...

Classic City News
May 311 min read
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