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Athens-Clarke County
Athens-Clarke Hits Public Safety Milestones Amid Ongoing Reforms
Athens-Clarke County has recorded zero murders through September — a first in the county’s history — according to Mayor Kelly Girtz, who announced the milestone Sept. 23 at City Hall. In addition, there has been a significant decrease in major crimes compared to last year. Aggravated assaults dropped to 420,…
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Athens-Clarke County
Homeless Man Arrested for Burglarizing Athens Walgreens
A spokesperson for the Athens-Clarke County Police Department said an officer arrested 52-year-old Willie Earl Johnson after he allegedly burglarized the Walgreens on Hawthorne Avenue using a crowbar. Police said Johnson pried the door open around 2:59 a.m. Within minutes, police were notified by a security company employee monitoring the…
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Athens-Clarke County
Police Release Surveillance Video of Armed Robbery in Athens
Athens, GA– Athens Clarke County Police department wants you to follow this downtown surveillance carefully. The night of April 21st started as a quiet Downtown Athens night, until an unknown person robbed an apartment above Branded Butcher on N. Lumpkin Street. This is a break into the armed robbery that…