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Northeast Georgia News
Timeline: Deadly Mass Shootings in the United States
People in Las Vegas are still reeling from the deadliest mass shooting in United States history. At least 58 are dead and more than 400 are injured. The shooting in Las Vegas has more victims than any other single-shooter massacre. ORLANDO, FLORDIA WHERE: Pulse Nightclub WHEN: June 12, 2016 WHO:…
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2016 Election
Police, Political Parties Come Together for Panel
ATHENS, Ga. — On Wednesday night, the police, the local NAACP and the Athens-Clarke County Police Department will discuss issues of police, race and deadly force. For Amber Webb, chairman of the UGA College Republicans, this is an important event. “Let’s try and find a solution for this because it’s…
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Athens-Clarke County
Man Involved in Deputy Shooting Out of The Hospital, Now Behind Bars
A man injured in a deputy involved shooting is out of the hospital and now in jail. 38 year old John Martin was released from Athens Regional hospital at 1 PM this afternoon. At 1:30 PM, he was already locked up in the Oconee County Jail. Corporal Adam Thrower and…
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Athens-Clarke County
Deputy-Involved Shooting Occurs in Oconee County
– 38 year old John Martin The GBI is investigating a deputy involved shooting in Oconee County. The Oconee County Sheriff’s Department says one of its officers shot 38 year old family violence suspect John Martin around 10 PM last night. According to…
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Athens-Clarke County
Bigger Lead, Bigger Reward: New Evidence Advances Murder Case
Athens, Ga- Georgia Bureau Investigation links gun to the shooting scene resulting in the death of Breana Jeree Blackwell, 23. Even with the gun linked to to scene, ACCPD cannot prove that the 7 suspects were at the scene of the crime. Police are still offering a $10,000 reward…
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Athens-Clarke County
Woman Flees Home Due to Street Violence
By: Katya Riedlinger One woman* came home to a home full of bullet holes and damage due to a shootout in her neighborhood. The scene was a nightmare to the homeowner, her neighbors and innocent bystanders who fell victim to the violence. This homeowner decided not to take any chances with…
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UGA
Student Arrested For Shooting On School Grounds
Athens- A UGA fraternity president is spending his day behind bars. Police charged TKE President Gregory O’Brien with aggravated assault and possessing a firearm on school grounds after he allegedly fired a round into the air during an altercation with a rival fraternity.
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UGA
Warrant Issued for UGA Fraternity President in Shooting
ATHENS, GA - UGA Police have issued a warrant for the arrest of a member of the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity after a shooting at the fraternity on Saturday.
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UGA
Candlellight Vigil Honors Slain Students at University of North Carolina
ATHENS, GA - There will be a candle-light vigil tonight at 7:00 PM in honor of the three Muslim students killed yesterday at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill.
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Northeast Georgia News
Five Arrested in Hall County Shooting
By Ben Bolton CLERMONT, Ga.— Five men were arrested following a shooting in Hall County. Just after 7:00 PM on Friday night, officials responded to a report of a shooting with one injury at Green Circle and Bradley Lane. The investigation revealed a dispute between two groups of the arrested…