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Athens farmers market turns to community for support amid rising costs
If this market has meant something to you, now’s the time to help us sustain it and grow it for the future. For over a decade, Athens...

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Jul 15, 20252 min read


Veteran newsman Thomas Hendrick, formerly of Athens dies at age 77
Veteran TV reporter Thomas T. Hendrick of Bethesda, Md., died July 11 of natural causes. He was 77. A 1966 graduate of Athens High School...

Classic City News
Jul 15, 20251 min read


Homeless woman arrested for Athens Gardens stabbing
Shernita Charlene Preddy By Joe Johnson A 59-year-old homeless woman was arrested the evening of July 8th after she stabbed another woman...

Classic City News
Jul 15, 20251 min read


What kind of person are you?
We Americans have many names we use to describe ourselves. Which of these is yours? Compassionate —Do you believe that two million...

Classic City News
Jul 14, 20252 min read


Operation Southern Slow Down targets speeders on Georgia highways
Drivers are being warned to slow down or risk receiving a ticket as “Operation Southern Slow Down” begins today in five southeastern...

Classic City News
Jul 14, 20251 min read


Movies by Moonlight at Dudley Park
From Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services: The Leisure Services Department will host a free “Movies by Moonlight” outdoor movie on...

Classic City News
Jul 14, 20251 min read


“Water Meadows” exhibition at Lyndon House Arts Center
From Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services: The Lyndon House Arts Center hosts the Summer Series of exhibitions featuring "Water...

Classic City News
Jul 14, 20252 min read


Motorcyclist dies after colliding with drunk-driver’s truck in downtown Athens
Stephen Michael Ford By Joe Johnson A 38-year-old Athens woman died early Sunday after her motorcycle collided with a pickup truck driven...

Classic City News
Jul 14, 20251 min read


Death of Madison County Detention Center appears to have been from medical issues
Released today by the Madison County Sheriff’s Office: ...

Classic City News
Jul 14, 20251 min read


Athens woman killed by alleged drunk driver
Stephen Michael Ford By Joe Johnson A 38-year-old Athens woman died on Sunday after being struck by a pickup truck driven by an alleged...

Classic City News
Jul 14, 20251 min read


Injured armed robbery victim collapses outside Athens Waffle House
By Joe Johnson An employee at the Barnett Shoals Road Waffle House called 911 at 5:20 a.m. Sunday and reported that a homeless man had...

Classic City News
Jul 14, 20251 min read


Suspect in custody after westside Athens shooting
Ronald Joseph Levi By Joe Johnson A 32-year-old man was hospitalized Sunday afternoon after he was shot during an altercation at a...

Classic City News
Jul 14, 20251 min read


Former Cedar Shoals High School teacher indicted for sexually assaulting student
Sirius Xavier Michaels By Joe Johnson A Clarke County grand jury has indicted a former teacher who allegedly sexually assaulted a student...

Classic City News
Jul 14, 20251 min read


Man breaks into girlfriend’s home and assaults her
Demetrius Andre Joseph By Joe Johnson Demetrius Joseph was arrested early the morning of June 20th after he broke into his girlfriend’s...

Classic City News
Jul 13, 20251 min read


Athens man unhappy with weed purchase shot his dealer
David Ray Wilhelm By Joe Johnson David Wilhelm argued over the phone with his dealer about the quantity and quality of weed he had...

Classic City News
Jul 13, 20251 min read


GBI agent appointed head of Cyber Crime Center
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has released the following: Congratulations to Charles Kicklighter, Special Agent in Charge (SAC) of...

Classic City News
Jul 12, 20251 min read


Athens Tech celebrates SkillsUSA Georgia medalists
The following has been released by Athens Technical College; Athens Technical College’s SkillsUSA Chapter medaled in four competitions...

Classic City News
Jul 12, 20251 min read


Gang leader sentenced to federal pen for overseeing meth distribution from Georgia prison
The following was released by the U.S. Department of Justice: ALBANY, Ga. – A high-ranking member of the Ghostface Gangsters (GFG)—a...

Classic City News
Jul 12, 20254 min read


Man arrested after infant son severely burned
The following was released by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office: A 20-year-old Jefferson man has been arrested after he allegedly...

Classic City News
Jul 11, 20251 min read


GBI announces arrests of Venezuelan nationals for drug trafficking
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation today released the following: Gwinnett County, GA (July 9, 2025) - On July 2, 2025, the Appalachian...

Classic City News
Jul 11, 20251 min read
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