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Athens-Clarke County
Trial of Former Athens Police Officer Goes Into Fourth Day
ATHENS- The final witnesses were called to stand in the trial of former Athens-Clarke County Police Officer Christopher Burton. The state district attorney and the defense both presented their final arguments before jury deliberation began as Burton’s family sat in the courtroom. The defense argues that the crime is a…
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Athens-Clarke County
Third Day of Trial for Former ACC police Officer Facing 3 Felony Charges
ATHENS– Christopher Lee Burton, a former Athens-Clarke County police officer is facing 3 felony charges: bribery, conspiracy to commit a felony, and violation of oath by public officer. Burton was arrested and fired in February 2012 after allegedly attempting to bribe another officer to get his friend’s DUI criminal charges…
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Athens-Clarke County
Former Athens-Clarke County Police Officer Faces Trial Today
ATHENS- Witnesses were called to the stand today in the case of an Athens Police officer accused of bribing a fellow officer to get a friend off from a DUI charge. Christopher Burton sat with his defense attorneys, fingers locked, as the prosecution briefed the jury. The prosecution stressed conspiracy…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens-Clarke County Police Now Required to Wear Body Cameras
ATHENS- All Athens-Clarke County police officers are required to wear body cameras starting today. Police chief Carter Greene says that most law enforcement agencies use body cameras if they can afford them. Greene says that “it’s a good way of being transparent… We’re as transparent as possible with the community, and…
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Athens-Clarke County
UPDATE: Elderly Man Found
Athens, GA- 4:30 PM: Reporter Anna Tarullo spoke with Mr. Hightower’s daughter at Athen’s Regional. Lisa Hightower-Mac said he was found sitting in mud in a wooded area, just a few miles from his home. He is currently being treated for hypothermia with an IV and warm blanket. She says he will…
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Athens-Clarke County
Arraignment Pushed Back for Man Accused of Terroristic Threats
ATHENS — A 39-year-old Athens man is set to appear in Athens-Clarke County Superior Court on May 20.
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Athens-Clarke County
UPDATE: Athens-Clarke County Ranks 6th in Water Conservation Contest
ATHENS — Athens-Clarke County is in 6th place for the running in the "My Water Pledge."
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Athens-Clarke County
Charter School System is Coming to Athens
ATHENS — The Clarke County School District is applying to become a charter school system.
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Athens-Clarke County
Armed Robbery Reported at Dement Street
ATHENS — A press release came out this morning from the Athens-Clarke County Police Department on the latest armed robbery.
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Athens-Clarke County
Young Girl Attack Sparks Gang Controversy
5:00 PM- Two teenagers were involved in a fight on Sunday night that resulted in one man’s arrest. The brawl took place at the Georgia Square Mall between rival gangs in Athens, and police say gang fights are becoming a growing problem. According to the Athens-Clarke County Police Department, young…