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Athens-Clarke County
BREAKING: Athens-Clarke County Police Chief Resigns
BREAKING NEWS: Athens-Clarke County Police Chief R. Scott Freeman resigned Thursday evening, according to a press release from Athens-Clarke County Unified Government. Chief Freeman had served the ACC Police Department since June 2015. Blaine Williams, the ACC Unified Government manager, said in a statement, “(Chief Freeman) has helped lead the…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens Police Talk About Media Policy
Public Information Officer Epifanio Rodriguez believes its important to maintain healthy relationships with the media, providing them with accurate information.
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens Offers Free Active Shooter Response Class
An Active Shooter Response class will take place tomorrow in Athens. The Athens Clarke County Police Department will host the free class tomorrow, February 8th at 9am and 1pm at the Athens Regional Library. The class will focus on strategies and plans for surviving a violent event. More information can…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens-Clarke Police Dispatcher Terminated for DUI Arrest
Laura (Beth) Ricketts, a former ACCPD Communications Officer was removed from her job as a 911 dispatcher after she was arrested for a DUI charge. Ricketts’ was involved in a multi-vehicle accident on November 11, 2017, at the intersection of Hull and Broad Street. The investigation found that Ricketts’ ran…
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Athens-Clarke County
Arrest Made in Connection to Florida Woman’s Death
UPDATE 9/5: Florida police have made an arrest in the death of a Florida woman. The sheriff’s office in Ocala, FL says Alexander Devanna was arrested at a campground and is being held in the Marion County Jail without bond. He is awaiting extradition to Georgia. A sheriff’s spokeswoman told us…
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Athens-Clarke County
Fatal Accident Victim Identified
ATHENS — The victim has been identified as 51-year-old Perry Ponder of Hodges Mill Road in Watkinsville.
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Athens-Clarke County
Armed Robberies on Rise in Athens
ATHENS — An armed robbery occurred on April 10 between 5-5:40 p.m, according to the Athens-Clarke County Police Department.
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UGA
Chief Williamson Statement on Student’s Death
Chief Williamson statement on deceased UGA student found in Vandiver Hall
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens Bridge Causes Slower Speeds
ATHENS, GA- A local bridge in Athens is being re-built, requiring the speed limit to be reduced. Reporter Paula Rotondo found out how a bridge can effect how fast you can drive.
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Athens-Clarke County
Strange Athens’ Apartment Complex Burglary
Reported by Tiffany Buck It happened at Georgia Green Townhomes. The property located off fourth street near downtown has been under renovation. The police report shows the total cost of stolen property and damages – over twenty thousand dollars. Pete Carson at Carson Plumbing says the most likely reason for…