Athens Clarke County Police Departent
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2020 Election
Georgia Political Candidates on Mental Health, Funding
In Georgia, the coronavirus pandemic has worsened mental health conditions across the state. This past June, the CDC surveyed 5,412 adults and found that over 40% reported struggling with mental health or substance abuse. Nearly 31% reported symptoms of anxiety or depression disorder, and 13.3% reported starting or increasing…
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Athens-Clarke County
Northeast Georgia Law Enforcement Prepares for University of Georgia vs. Notre Dame
The University of Georgia vs. Notre Dame game means more people and more vehicles in Athens because of the projected record-breaking attendance. Athens-Clarke County Police, the University of Georgia Police Department and other state law enforcement agencies have put together security, traffic and parking plans to accommodate the larger crowd…
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Athens-Clarke County
Police: Athens Missing Persons Investigation Ends in Confirmed Deaths
Two Athens men, Joshua Jackson and Derrick Ruff, vanished three months ago on Dec. 18, 2018. Investigators found their bodies on Sunday in Gwinnett County, and a police investigation is underway. In January, Gerald Jackson, the father of Joshua, feared the worse. “I don’t wish this on anybody that they…