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Death of Athens man under investigation
By Joe Johnson Authorities are investigating the death of a man who was found dead in his home on Saxon Woods Drive late Saturday...

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Jun 30, 20251 min read


Democrats, salvage what’s left
It’s time to face the truth, Democrats: You are a socialist party. The only thing left to do is determine the angle of that lean. There...

Classic City News
Jun 30, 20252 min read


Men arrested for illegally dumping tires at Athens apartment complex
stock photo By Jor Johnson A pair of men were arrested on June 10th for illegally dumping a large number of used vehicle tires at the...

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Jun 30, 20251 min read


Piece of fireball through sky may have crashed into Georgia home
A meteor that was seen in South Carolina and Georgia may have crashed into a home, according to authorities. People in South Carolina...

Classic City News
Jun 29, 20251 min read


U.S. Air Force Brass Quintet to perform at First Baptist Church in Athens
The Brass Quintet of the United States Air Force (USAF) Band of the West will give a free concert Wednesday, July 2, 7 p.m., at First...

Classic City News
Jun 29, 20251 min read


VIDEO: Racist Karen’s drunken rant in Barrow County hotel
By Joe Johnson A woman was arrested at Holiday Inn Express in Bethlehem after falsely accusing a man of assaulting her in a drunken...

Classic City News
Jun 29, 20251 min read


Racist “Karen” goes on drunken rant in Barrow County
By Joe Johnson A woman was arrested at Holiday Inn Express in Bethlehem after falsely accusing a man of assaulting her in a drunken...

Classic City News
Jun 28, 20251 min read


Drive-by shooting in Athens neighborhood under investigation
By Joe Johnson A home on Big Oak Circle came under fire this month when targeted in a drive- by shooting. No one was injured and the...

Classic City News
Jun 28, 20251 min read


Mental health exam ordered for man accused of attempted murder of social worker
Cedric Courtes Smith By Joe Johnson A homeless man who is charged with the attempted murder of a social worker for the homeless has been...

Classic City News
Jun 28, 20251 min read


Statham native is international opera superstar
From UGA Today Long before he was born, Clay Hilley’s maternal grandmother, Margie Ferguson, prayed for a musical grandchild. “My joke...

Classic City News
Jun 28, 20253 min read


Athens doctor to pay $1.29 million to settle Medicare fraud case
Dr. Subodh Agrawal Health Wealth Safe, Inc., and Dr. Subodh Agrawal have paid $1.29 million to resolve allegations that they knowingly...

Classic City News
Jun 27, 20252 min read


Drunk driver pinned when moped falls on him
Tommy James Pope By Joe Johnson A police officer was on patrol in east Athens the afternoon of June 13th when she came across 70-year-old...

Classic City News
Jun 27, 20251 min read


Athens woman cracks skull open in fall
By Joe Johnson A 62-year-old woman was rushed to the hospital last week after her head was severely injured in a fall at her home in...

Classic City News
Jun 27, 20251 min read


Morton Theatre to host Ultimate Rewind Show
From Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services: Step back in time and enjoy this tribute show featuring some of the best hits of the 50s,...

Classic City News
Jun 27, 20251 min read


Mourner slapped in funeral fracas
Gardenview Funeral Chapel By Joe Johnson A 70-year-old Athens woman’s face was scratched when she was slapped by another mourner during a...

Classic City News
Jun 26, 20251 min read


Gas leak shuts down section of West Broad Street
The Athens-Clarke County Police Department issued the following notice at 8:20 a.n. today: ACCPD: Temporary Road Closure; West Broad St...

Classic City News
Jun 26, 20251 min read


Child enticement charge against Athens man dismissed
By Joe Johnson The case of an Athens man who was arrested for allegedly trying to lure a 7-year-old girl into his car for sex has been...

Classic City News
Jun 25, 20251 min read


Athens drug dealer sentenced to prison
Quincy Antonio Brooks By Joe Johnson Convicted drug dealer Antonio Quincy Brooks has been sentenced to two years in prison and eight...

Classic City News
Jun 25, 20251 min read


Athens hospital rocked by pair of drug scandals
By Joe Johnson The recent overdosing by a security guard while on duty marked the second drug scandal within a month for Piedmont Athens...

Classic City News
Jun 25, 20251 min read


Star Spangled Classic extravaganza this weekend!
The following was released today by Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services: The Athens-Clarke County Unified Government welcomes the...

Classic City News
Jun 25, 20252 min read
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