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Northeast Georgia News
Ways to Properly Get Rid of Pharmaceutical Drugs
No one likes to be bogged down by illness…but you don’t want to take expired meds. Andrew Russell, a pharmacy intern, says that it’s best not to chance it with unfinished prescriptions due to potential health issues. The DEA ‘s “Drug take back day” allows for safe disposal of…
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Moped Accident
A 27-year-old man is in critical condition tonight after an accident on his moped. Police say Jayson Franks was traveling on his moped when he was rear ended by a Toyota RAV4 and then run over Tuesday night. It occurred where Atlanta Highway and Epps Bridge Road split…
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Athens-Clarke County
Recent Rise in Athens-Clarke County Crime
An Athens-Clarke County Police Report shows that crime is down in the key areas: robbery, assault, burglary and theft. In fact, this report shows crime is down nearly 12 percent.  Though this report shows a decrease in crime the report only goes through the month of July…but in August,…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens’ Counterfeit Money Ring Busted
A former Athens Clarke County police dispatcher and her husband face charges for involvement in a counterfeit money ring. Cynthia Ramirez-Bernal is charged with making false statements to officers. Her husband Darley Bernal is charged with conspiracy to defraud the U.S. Government, possession of counterfeit currency, and uttering counterfeit currency. Juan…
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Golden Pantry Robbery Investigation
 Athens Police are still searching for an armed robbery suspect. The crime happened yesterday at the Golden Pantry on Atlanta Highway around 4 am. Officials say the suspect has not yet been identified and there have been no arrests. Businesses surrounding the convenient store say they have not been…
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Breaking News: Athens Hit-and-Run Driver Arrested
Driver taken to hospital after crash Athens, Ga (GradyNewSource.com) – Athens-Clarke County police have arrested a driver after an Athens hit-and-run Thursday evening injured a woman. Around 7:30 p.m., the police department put out a public notice indicating they were looking for the driver, accused of fleeing of a crash…
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Athens-Clarke County
Local Thief Targets Wallets
–Athens, Ga He simply walks in, no name tag, no uniform sometimes carrying a pen and a piece of paper claiming he is with a cleaning company or pest control. The stories vary from place to place but the motive is always the same. Wallets. Various places in Athens-Clarke, Oconee…
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Athens-Clarke County
Buddy Christian Memorial
By: Julie Calhoun People are coming together tomorrow to remember officer Buddy Christian. The memorial is the first official event for the Buddy Christian Foundation which raises money for causes important to Christian’s friends and family. Two years ago tomorrow marks the day that officer Buddy Christian was killed…
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Athens-Clarke County
Breaking News Update: Missing Athens Boy Located
11-year-old Parker Sims went missing near Bishop Park Athens, Ga (GradyNewSource.com) – Athens-Clarke County Police and fire officials have located the missing 11-year-old boy. Parker Sims was reported missing in the area of Sunset Drive and Oglethorpe Avenue near Bishop Park after last being seen around 9 p.m. Police officials said around 10:30…
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Athens-Clarke County
Fundraising Begins for Hit and Run Victim
Friends of Emily Bowman create fund, schedule events to help with medical bills Athens, Ga (GradyNewSource.com) – Friends of Emily Bowman are beginning fundraising efforts to help the family of the 19-year-old Kennesaw State University student pay the girl’s mounting hospital bills. “Any little bit will help right now,” says friend…