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Woman smashes beer bottle on partner’s head
By Joe Johnson A woman was recently arrested for assault after she smashed a bottle beer on her partner’s head. Elimar Gomez and Chayanne...

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Aug 1, 20251 min read


Phil Collins/Genesis tribute at the Morton Theatre
From Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services: The Morton Theatre welcomes "Invisible Touch: The Ultimate Phil Collins and Genesis...

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Aug 1, 20251 min read


Man assaulted with 2x4 in spat over snoring in downtown Athens
Brandon Douglas Hall By Joe Johnson A homeless man was arrested for assaulting another man who asked him to stop snoring on a downtown...

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Jul 31, 20251 min read


Homeless man pulls knife when trying to steal food at downtown Holiday Inn
Marlin ReynaBailey By Joe Johnson A homeless man was recently arrested at Holiday Inn Express on West Broad Street after he pulled a...

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Jul 31, 20251 min read


Demolition of historic Saye building underway
From WUGA: Demolition of the historic Saye building is underway, bringing a years-long legal battle between the Athens-Clarke County...

Classic City News
Jul 30, 20251 min read


Off-campus student housing complex damaged by fire
By Joe Johnson An off-campus student housing complex was damaged by fire over the weekend. The blaze at Enclave 425 apartments on...

Classic City News
Jul 30, 20251 min read


Big anniversary celebration this weekend at Lay Park
From ACC Leisure Services: Lay Park will host “Family Fun Day” on Saturday, August 2 from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. Whether one grew up at Lay...

Classic City News
Jul 30, 20251 min read


Riverbend Parkway apartments damaged by weekend fire
The Athens-Clarke County Fire and Emergency Services Department posted the following tonight on its Facebook page This past weekend, at...

Classic City News
Jul 29, 20252 min read


Puppy being choked by deeply embedded collar rescued from Athens owner
stock photo By Joe Johnson The Police and Animal Services departments are investigating a cruelty case involving a dog that was...

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Jul 29, 20252 min read


“Creek Walk” at nature center
Released by ACC Leisure Services Join naturalists and discover the beauty of summer. Bring binoculars, a camera, and a sense of...

Classic City News
Jul 29, 20251 min read


Retired sheriff on hand as granddaughter honored for her service
From the Facebook page of the Barrow County Sheriff We want to recognize Lt. Kayla Roberts on her 20 years of service to our office and...

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Jul 29, 20251 min read


Pair indicted for Athens drive-by shooting
By Joe Johnson Two suspects have been indicted for a driveby shooting that targeted a home on Dwight Road three months ago. Rakeim Jaquin...

Classic City News
Jul 29, 20251 min read


Athens Tech welcomes new board member
The following was released today by Athens Technical College Dr. Andrea D. Daniel, President of Athens Technical College, is pleased to...

Classic City News
Jul 28, 20252 min read


McGinley honored as Georgia district attorney of the year
Randy and Charly McGinley The following has been released by the Alcovy Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office District Attorney...

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Jul 28, 20252 min read


Doherty statement on Mike Collins U.S. Senate bid
The following was released by Lexy Doherty for Congress ATHENS, GA — Lexy Doherty, Democratic candidate for Congress in Georgia’s 10th...

Classic City News
Jul 28, 20251 min read


Elderly felon found asleep in park with weapons and drugs
By Joe Johnson A 70-year-old convicted felon was arrested early the morning of July 2nd when he was found sleeping in Southeast Clarke...

Classic City News
Jul 28, 20251 min read


Hours extended for Walker Park splash pad
From Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services: The Walker Park Splash Pad will be open Tuesday, July 29 - Sunday, August 3 from 10:00 a.m. -...

Classic City News
Jul 28, 20251 min read


Woman pushed from moving car on Athens Perimeter
Steven Delaney Childs By Joe Johnson A 30-year-old woman was pushed out of a moving car on the Athens Perimeter during an argument with...

Classic City News
Jul 28, 20251 min read


Uber driver cites immigration fears as reason for fleeing accident scene
By Joe Johnson A 31-year-old man recently fled from the scene of a vehicle collision in downtown Athens because he was frightened due to...

Classic City News
Jul 27, 20251 min read


‘Good citizen’ arrested for having sex in public
By Joe Johnson Isaac Wayne Young was arrested early the morning of July 10th when police found him having sex in an Atlanta Highway...

Classic City News
Jul 26, 20251 min read
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