Athens Police Department
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Athens-Clarke County
DUI Arrests Decreasing Each Year in Athens-Clarke County
Since 2007, the number of DUI arrests in Athens-Clarke County has decreased steadily from 827 cases in 2007 to just 350 cases in 2018. Two factors may contribute to this decline: a decline in the number of police officers and fewer people choosing to drive drunk. Since 2016, the…
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Today’s Top Three Stories
Race relations, division and police interaction all come to play in today’s biggest stories in Athens. Here’s what you can expect from our top stories tonight. \t Music is bringing together different groups within the community. Last night Police Chief Scott Freeman and civil rights activist joined hands and hearts to emcee…
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Athens-Clarke County
The Police and You: A Discussion on Police Relations
For those concerned about police brutality and race relations in Athens, you may have the opportunity to voice your concerns tomorrow at a panel discussion on UGA’s campus. The University of Georgia’s Student Government Association, the UGA chapter of the NAACP, College Republicans, and Young Democrats are hosting an open…
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Athens Underage Drinking Leads to Arrests
The buzz about arrests for underage drinking in downtown Athens is that there are too many of them, and that the arrests are unjustified. But Police officials in Athens have the numbers to prove that is far from the case. Reporter Emily Fernie has more on the story.
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Coffee With A Cop Interview
They’re here to serve and protect, but reporter Teresa Davis found out how a cup of coffee can bring our local police force closer to the community