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Athens-Clarke County
Search for Missing Athens Teens
-Athens, Ga The search continues for two missing juveniles in Athens-Clarke County by police. 15 year old Brooklyn Durham was last seen yesterday at Cedar Shoals High School wearing a black sweater, blue jeans, and black shoes. She might be carrying a bag with a picture of a cat…
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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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Flood Watch
Weeks of downpour led to a flash flood warning for Athens-Clarke County and parts of northern Georgia. Nearly 1 to 3 inches of rain fell on Sunday. Forecasters predict to see at least 3 inches today. Athens-Clarke County’s Public Information Assistant, Hilda Sorrow, said “even though the heavy rain is…
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Athens-Clarke County
Bernals to be Tried in Athens
In just six weeks, a former Athens-Clarke County police dispatcher will appear in court for federal charges. Cynthia Ramirez-Bernal and her husband Darley are scheduled to appear at the Athens federal courthouse on Hancock Avenue on September 30. Cynthia and Darley Bernal were indicted in June for their involvement in…
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Athens-Clarke County
Gas Leak on Research Drive
By Ben Bolton and Avery Smith ATHENS, Ga.–A gas leak on Research Drive blocked traffic on Thursday for several hours. At approximately 11:15 a.m., a construction crew accidentally hit an under-ground gas pipeline causing a leak. The crew was installing a fiber optic line under a driveway when the plastic gas…
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Athens-Clarke County
Oconee Street Construction Update
By Allison Miller and Bonnie Pintur Traffic delays caused by construction on Oconee Street might be lasting longer than planned. Athens-Clarke County was hoping to finish the project by October 1st, but bad weather might be pushing that date back. According to one of the project engineers the road was…
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Athens-Clarke County
Update: Athens Airport Tower Closing
Runways to become “uncontrolled” due to federal budget cuts Athens, Ga (GradyNewSource.com) – When federal budget cuts close nearly 150 air traffic control towers at airports nationwide, the two runways at Athens-Ben Epps airport will become “uncontrolled.” Pilots will need to work it out amongst themselves to determine when aircraft…
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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
Wallet Thief On the Run
Cops: Antonio Hornsby likely stealing wallets while on the run Athens, Ga (GradyNewSource.com) – Athens-Clarke County police first noticed Antonio Hornsby when he allegedly stole at least five wallets in the Athens area earlier this month. Now he’s on the run in a stolen car and police believe he’s continuing to steal wallets while…
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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…