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Chief: Investigation leads to road rage incident but no charges
In response to multiple media inquiries regarding a May 11, 2024, altercation in Athens, Police Chief Anthony Pressnell…
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Citing ‘concerns,’ city council pushes back redistricting vote
Redistricting, public hearings and gerrymandering were the main topics Monday at City Hall — and through much of…
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Athens native graduates from Tennessee State University
NASHVILLE, TN — Macarius Jeremiah “JJ” Jones, of Athens, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Science…
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Athens High School Finance Academy teaches financial lessons at FAME at Brookhill Elementary
Athens High School Finance Academy had the opportunity to visit with Alexis Gardner’s first-grade class at FAME Academy…
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USPS: Spring cleaning? Don’t forget the mailbox
The U.S. Postal Service is delivering a request: Spruce up your mailbox this spring. This spring, the postal…
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Pair of Athens High Schoolers graduate from Calhoun Community College
Before their Athens High School graduation on Thursday night, seniors Caroline Russell and Jade Komiensky have already walked…
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Update: Suspect’s identity confirmed in officer-involved shooting
The Athens police department is investigating a reported officer-involved shooting along Songbird Drive Wednesday evening. Update as of…
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Senior Fun Fest: ‘We do more than just bingo’
Amy Golden, director of the Athens Activity Center, took over the “Senior Fun Fest” two years ago, and…
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‘Fight back’: Community celebrates cancer survivors at Relay For Life
Relay For Life and the American Cancer Society came together on Friday night at the Athens SportsPlex to…
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Severe storms continue to blitz South
ATLANTA — More than 15 million people from Texas to Florida were under threat of severe storms and…