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Athens-Clarke County
By Day She Coaches, By Night She Protects: Meet Madicyn Robinson
Jayda Shelton was close to giving up on throwing. The Clarke Central High School athlete didn’t see college track and field as a real option — until Madicyn Robinson started coaching the team. Robinson encouraged her to create a recruiting profile, and soon after, Shelton started hearing from college coaches. …
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Athens-Clarke County
Officer-Involved Shooting in Athens-Clarke County Remains Under Investigation
The Athens-Clarke County Police Department has released the body camera footage from the officer-involved shooting in Athens on Oct. 14. On Oct. 14, Athens-Clarke County police were called to the 100 block of Chalfont Drive in Athens for a “suspicious person involving a female who was said to be armed…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens-Clarke County Police Department Offers Online Incident Reports
Athens Clarke County residents can now file incident reports digitally. It’s important we have officers out there actually doing the policing,” said County Manager Blaine Williams. Benefits of Digital Reports Officers no longer have to come to the police department lobby to take a report, a process that takes them…
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Athens-Clarke County
All-Seeing Eyes: Surveillance Tech is Getting More Efficient
For some, it comforts them to know that if someone in their community commits a crime, police officers in the area could use the technology available to them to catch them. For others, advances in surveillance technology means that their privacy could be in danger. There are approximately 30…
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Athens-Clarke County
What Housing Means: One Man Uses His Foundation to Build Up Others
Shane Simms, a native of Athens, Ga., moved back to his hometown with the goal to “work good” where he had once “worked bad.” Simms successfully transitioned from being incarcerated to being a two-time homeowner, as well as a businessman; he now works as a chaplain for the Athens-Clarke County…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens Police Search for Suspects in Crock-Pot Shoplifting Ring
The Athens-Clarke County Police Department said three suspects are involved in a shoplifting ring that has targeted multiple Walmart stores across Georgia. The suspects appear to buy a Crock-Pot, but they’re actually stealing thousands of dollars worth of merchandise. Police are asking for the community’s help in finding the suspects.…
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Athens-Clarke County
Warnings No Longer Guaranteed: Athens-Clarke County Noise Ordinances Evolving
Athens-Clarke County operates under strict noise control ordinances. In the past, officers have been able to exercise some discretion when it came to the enforcement of these ordinances and often gave warnings before issuing a ticket. Because of the changing composition of the Athens-Clarke County Police Department, this policy may…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens-Clarke County Makes Preparations to Host Donald Trump Jr.
The Athens-Clarke County Police Department is prioritizing the safety of all protesters, attendees, and speakers for Turning Point’s Campus Clash event on Oct. 9 at the Classic Center. Donald Trump Jr. will be a guest speaker at the Turning Point event. Athens-Clarke County is implementing road closures to adjust…
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Interim Police Chief Outlines Plans for Department
Mike Hunsinger, Athens-Clarke County’s interim police chief tells Grady Newsource he wants a smooth transition as he assumes leadership of his department. The former chief, R. Scott Freeman, resigned on Thursday. Hunsinger did not want to comment on his predecessor’s departure. “We’re going to move forward, we’re not going to…
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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…