CLASSIC CITY NEWS

By T. W. Burger Mulling over the second mug of coffee this morning, reluctant to begin another day in front of the keyboard, I considered the mass of flowers in the vase at the table's center. It was a typical spring mix, several varieties of daffodil, with a smattering of giant snowdrops. It has often been said that it is a shame that flowers last such a little time before they wither. Wouldn't it be great if they could bloom all the time, some say? Yes. And no. They would n

Issued tonight by the Athens-Clarke County Police Department ACCPD is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 74-year-old Wyukia Coleman, last seen today in the area of Hunt Road and Whitehead Road around 5:00pm. She was last seen wearing a red Georgia Bulldog hat, blue jean or grey jacket, and blue jeans or grey sweats. If you see Ms. Coleman, please call 911.

ACCPD is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 74-year-old Wyukia Coleman, last seen today in the area of Hunt Road and Whitehead Road around 5:00pm. She was last seen wearing a red Georgia Bulldog hat, blue jean or grey jacket, and blue jeans or grey sweats. If you see Ms. Coleman, please call 911.

Issued by ACCPD today at 7:30 pm Missing B/F last seen Hunt Rd/Whitehead 74 yo, 5'2" 170lbs LSW red GA bulldog shirt, glasses, gray or jean jacket, gray pants and shoes.

By Joe Johnson Akasha Niema Brooks, 23, of Whitehead Road, was arrested on the night of April 8th for allegedly shooting at a 27-year-old resident at Rolling Ridge Apartments. The victim said that she and Brooks had an earlier confrontation during a road rage incident. Brooks was charged with aggravated assault. A Magistrate Court judge on April 10th granted Brooks $7,000 bail, barred her from from the victim’s apartment complex, and ordered her to undergo mental health eval

By Joe Johnson Police say they are investigating the death of a University of Georgia student who apparently shot himself this week in his off-campus apartment, The body of the 22-year-old student was found by roommates Wednesday night in the bathtub filled with water.A pistol was in his right hand and he had a bullet wound to the right temple, according to police. “Currently there is no foul play suspected in this ongoing death investigation,” police spokesperson Lt. Katie J

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office ireports that its non-emergency phone lines and jail lines are currently down due to technical issues. During this outage, all calls, including non-emergencies, should be directed to 911, as the 911 dispatch lines remain fully operational .

By Joe Johnson Timothy Lee Randles, 39, of Almond Drive, has been arrested for possessing child sexual abuse material. The Investigation began in November with a cyber tip to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children that Randles had uploaded images of children being sexually abused to the Kik messaging app. The tip had initially been assigned to the FBI and further investigation was conducted by the Athens-Clarke County Police Department’s Special Victims Unit.

Moc Local author and real estate professional Brian Buffington has released his debut fantasy novel, The Rules of Blackstone: The War for Ardenmark , a story that blends political intrigue, moral conflict, and high-stakes magical warfare in a richly imagined world. Set in the capital city of Blackstone—a fortress built upon mysterious energy veins that grant power to a ruling order known as the Mystics—the novel follows a society bound by ancient rules designed to maintain ba

By Joe Johnson Criminal charges have been filed against a prisoner at the county jail for throwing urine on a detention officer. The incident happened in February when 19-year-old Jabbaris Lamar Brown Jr. threw the urine onto the jailer through his cell door flap, according to this week’s court filing by the District Attorney’s Office. The filing further states that on the same day, Brown threatened to kill another detention officer. He is charged in the filing with the urine

By Joe Johnson A 24-year-old man has been indicted for a robbery at the Athens Transit bus terminal. Dontavious Qyedrekus Aikens, had been arrested on February 10th after he snatched a phone from someone’s hands at the East Broad Street terminal. He reportedly said, “Thank you, bitch” before hopping a bus with the $350 Motorola phone. The victim followed Aikens onto the bus and was able to wrestle away his phone. A transit worker flagged down a police officer about the men fi

By Joe Johnson Athens police are investigating a report that as much as $30,000 may have been stolen from a 74-year-old Jennings Mill Parkway woman by a bitcoin scam. Police were alerted to the theft by a representative of Adult Protective Services who reported that the woman had recently tried to deposit into her bank account a fraudulent $50,000 check that apparently had been issued by the scammers. She “felt like she was legitimately purchasing bitcoin through an app,” a

From ACC Leisure Services: Since 2022, comics have been creating their own opportunities and culture in the Classic City. In the wake of the pandemic locals began rebuilding their scene in Athens rock and roll fashion by starting open mics and showcases in partnership with local venues across the city. The "Athens Comedy Fest" is set for Thursday, April 30 and Friday, May 1 at 7:00 p.m. at the Morton Theatre. Ticket prices range from $25 - $65. Tickets may be purchased onlin

From ACC Leisure Services Join us for a Disco Skate Party on the Firefly Trail featuring disco beats, glow-in-the-dark fun, and a lively community atmosphere. This fun event is set for Friday, April 24 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. along the Firefly Trail. Skaters of all ages are invited to light up the trail with neon colors, flashing wheels, and retro style as we skate to classic disco and feel-good dance music. Participants are encouraged to wear bright colors, disco outfits, a

By Joe Johnson Members of the Athens-Clarke County Police Department’s Crisis Negotiation Team last week responded to a mutual aid request from the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office involving a standoff with an armed man, Identified as 30-year-old Lavonia resident Alan Joseph Chandler. “Negotiations were ultimately unsuccessful and Chandler was involved in a law enforcement involved shooting and died as a result,” according to a report by the negotiating team. The Georgia Bur

By Joe Johnson Police are investigating a man’s complaint that another driver pointed a gun at him in a road rage incident on Atlanta Highway last week The 47-year-old Winder resident said it happened at around 6 pm in the area of the Georgia Square mall and the suspect was driving a box truck which, according to police, was registered to Bad Wolf Trucking in McDonough. The victim managed to take a photo of the driver, which police sent to the trucking company for their inves

By Joe Johnson Athens police are searching for the driver of a car that fled the scene of a crash last week in the roundabout at Whitehead and Tallassee roads. The dark gray Nissan Versa collided a car occupied by an Athens couple at about 6 pm on April 8th and was last seen turning onto Mitchell Bridge Road and possibly into The Preserve apartment complex, The man and his wife were not injured. They gave police the Nissan’s tag number, which returned to a different vehicle,

By Joe Johnson Charley Onofre Valdes-Torres, 25, of Herbert Road, was arrested on the night of April 8th by police who were following up on complaints of drug activity at Hallmark Estates. An officer stopped the suspect’s car upon seeing it being driven without headlights in the trailer park off Spring Valley Road and during a search he found oxycodone and various other pills, along with multiple scales. Valdes-Torres was arrested on charges of possession with intent to dist

Released by ACC Leisure Services Enjoy National Kite Month at Sandy Creek Park with kite-flying and other kite-themed activities. . Be part of "Kite Day" and take part in the high-flying whimsical fun of kites while enjoying the spring weather. There will be kite-making stations, kite-flying demonstrations, and other fun activities for all ages. Staff will be available to assist with program activities for the duration of the event. Bring your own kite or borrow one of our

The Barrow County Sheriff’s Office this morning released the following: MULTIPLE SUSPECTS IN CUSTODY FOLLOWING MURDER OF GREENE COUNTY MAN (Winder) – Barrow County deputies responded to 1419 Red Oak Way in Winder on Monday, April 13th at approximately 2:10 pm to a report of robbery and assault. Upon their arrival, deputies located the unconscious victim, Casey Lotrail Watts, 40, of White Plains, Georgia. Deputies immediately began performing CPR, and the victim was transporte