Trucker seriously injured when train slams into tractor trailer
By Joe Johnson A truck driver was seriously injured Sunday night when his tractor trailer was struck by a train in Madison County. The...
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Classic City News
- Sep 9
- 1 min
Motorist arrested for Snapchatting while intoxicated after Athens traffic accident
By Joe Johnson A man was recently arrested after an Athens traffic accident in which his pickup truck rear-ended a car while he was...
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Classic City News
- Sep 4
- 2 min
Athens man indicted for shooting roommate who disturbed his sleep
By Joe Johnson An Athens man has been indicted on several felony charges in connection with an incident last year in which he injured a...
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Classic City News
- Sep 3
- 1 min
1st Annual Peach State Motorcycle Rodeo begins tomorrow
From the Gwinnett County Police Department: The Gwinnett County Police Foundation and Gwinnett Police Motors Unit sponsor the first...
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Classic City News
- Sep 3
- 5 min
Why are police officers called cops?
If you’re from the United States, or you’ve spent any time watching popular US television shows like Law and Order, CSI, Criminal Minds,...
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Classic City News
- Sep 2
- 1 min
Elderly Athens woman surprises burglar in her home
By Joe Johnson A woman last week returned to her home on Lavender Road this week and found a man inside. The surprised burglar ran from...
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Classic City News
- Sep 2
- 2 min
Athens woman indicted for fatally shooting boyfriend
By Joe Johnson An Athens woman was indicted last week for what she claimed was an accident shooting at her home that killed her...
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Classic City News
- Sep 2
- 1 min
Athens woman indicted for cruelty: she abandoned starving dogs in squalor, and one died
By Joe Johnson A woman who left behind dogs to starve and die when she abandoned her Athens apartment has been indicted on felony animal...
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Classic City News
- Aug 30
- 1 min
Nearly 50 suspects linked to Sureños street gang arrested after 9-month investigation
Almost 50 people are in custody facing drug and weapons charges after a nine-month investigation by the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office....
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Classic City News
- Aug 29
- 2 min
Police chase ends with fatal crash in Athens
By Joe Johnson A motorcyclist was killed late Thursday afternoon when he engaged Oglethorpe County deputies in a pursuit that crossed...
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Classic City News
- Aug 28
- 1 min
Man convicted for masturbating in UGA library sentenced to prison
By Joe Johnson A homeless man who was convicted on charges that he exposed himself and masturbated in the University of Georgia Main...
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Classic City News
- Aug 28
- 1 min
Man indicted for Athens home-invasion armed robbery
By Joe Johnson An Athens man has been indicted for an armed robbery last year in which he forced his way into the home of a woman with...
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Classic City News
- Aug 27
- 1 min
Man’s body found on porch of abandoned house in east Athens
By Joe Johnson The decomposing body of a man was found last week on the back porch of an abandoned house in the 4500 block of Lexington...
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Classic City News
- Aug 27
- 1 min
Athens woman’s unborn child dies after traffic accident
From the Athens-Clarke County Police Department: ACCPD Investigating Fatal Crash On August 20, 2024, at approximately 10:45 AM, the...
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Classic City News
- Aug 26
- 1 min
Man sentenced to prison for Athens machete assault
By Joe Johnson A man has been sentenced to prison in connection with an assault that occurred three years ago in which he repeatedly...
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Classic City News
- Aug 26
- 1 min
Judge denies bail for man accused of killing girlfriend at Athens bus stop
By Joe Johnson A Superior Court judge has denied bail for a man who was arrested earlier this month for killing his ex-girlfriend by...
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Classic City News
- Aug 25
- 1 min
Funeral arrangements announced for sheriffs deputy slain in line of duty
The funeral for slain Carroll County deputy Taylor Bristow will be held on Thursday, the sheriff’s office has announced. Bristow was shot...
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Classic City News
- Aug 25
- 1 min
Athens cop passes on man’s ‘tacos for life’ bribe attempt
By Joe Johnson Appealing as it might be to have a lifetime supply of tacos, an Athens police officer recently turned down such an offer...
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Classic City News
- Aug 20
- 1 min
Athens Gun Club employee shoots self accidentally
By Joe Johnson A employee of the Athens Gun Club reportedly shot himself Saturday night when his pistol accidentally fired. Julio Fierro...
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Classic City News
- Aug 20
- 1 min
Athens skateboarder struck by alleged drunk driver
By Joe Johnson A man reportedly was struck by a car Saturday night as he was riding a motorized skateboard in southeastern Athens-Clarke...
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