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Homeless woman charged with beating Jefferson woman with a water bottle in downtown Athens
A Jackson County woman was assaulted recently by a homeless woman in downtown Athens soon after she stopped at a busy intersection, according to Athens-Clarke police. The assault occurred at about 9 p.m. March 21 at College Avenue and Clayton Street, when the 43-year-old Jefferson woman reported she was seated in her Jeep Wrangler when an unknown woman spit into her face.
Lawsuit accuses Athens commissioners of illegal discussions ahead of short-term rental decision
A group of short-term rental property owners has filed a lawsuit against the Athens-Clarke County government, challenging a recent county commission decision to amend the county zoning ordinance that could eventually and dramatically curtail STR operations. In recent months, STRs have become a focus of complaints that they bring an...
UGA player arrested for DUI says he was ‘trying to get home,’ only had 3 beers ‘way earlier:’ report
Athens-Clarke County police have released new details after a University of Georgia transfer running back was arrested on driving under the influence and reckless driving charges.
UGA Coastal Ecology Lab saves gator from tomato cage
FRIPP ISLAND, S.C. (WSAV) — The University of Georgia’s Marine Extension Coastal Ecology Lab answered an unusual call from Fripp Island Golf & Beach Resort after a large male alligator known as ‘King Arthur’ got his head and neck stuck in a tomato cage. King Arthur was eventually able to get the cage off his […]
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