law enforcement
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COVID-19 Coverage
Shelter-in-Place Due To Coronavirus Causes Decreasing Crime Rates in Oconee County
COVID-19 has caused a lot of problems, but one result that’s not so bad — a reduction in crime rates in at least one Northeast Georgia county. The Oconee County Sheriff’s Department said they take quarantines and safety seriously. They are expected to use all of the safety procedures recommended…
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Northeast Georgia News
Active Shooter Training to Happen in Oconee County
WATKINSVILLE, Ga.– More than eight law enforcement and emergency management agencies representing North East Georgia gathered at the Oconee County Civic Center train in the event of an active shooting. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, more than 200 active shootings have occurred since 2000. The training was part…
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Athens-Clarke County
Coffee with a Cop: Your Chance to Meet Law Enforcement
The Athens-Clarke County Police Department is hosting “Coffee with a Cop,” a chance for members of the community to meet law enforcement officers. There are four opportunities for you to attend Coffee with a Cop this month. Your questions and concerns will be addressed as well as any discussion topics…
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Improving Athens’ Panhandling Laws
A new ordinance in Atlanta forces panhandlers to be a certain number of feet away from the entrance of a building. Reporter Emily Fernie tells us why members of the local community are expressing a need for a similar ordinance to control panhandling in downtown Athens.