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Convicted child molester found working on Athens public school grounds
A convicted child molester was found working at the Athens Community Career Academy on Thursday when the school ‘s director discovered that the worker was listed on the state sex offender registry. Jeffrey Glynn Gryder, 51, of Gainesville, an employee of an Athens electrical contractor, had been convicted of...
Athens child survives drowning incident at Sandy Creek Park
A 4-year-old Athens girl on Saturday survived a drowning incident at Sandy Creek Park. According to a police report, Helena Sofra Rodriquez of Norwood Circle had been with her family on the beach of the public park’s lake when they looked away for a few minutes before noticing her floating in the water.
Oconee Blotter: Shoplifting suspect hears knock at bathroom stall; it's a deputy
The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office reported the following incidents: ILLEGAL U-TURN: On Aug. 7, Cpl. Lex Ogan was patrolling on Epps Bridge Parkway shortly after 11 p.m. when he observed a Kia Optima make an unlawful U-turn against a red traffic light. The deputy activated his blue lights and conducted a traffic stop. The deputy saw a heavy amount of smoke with the odor of marijuana inside the car. The man apologized for the traffic infraction and...
UGA cold case murder: Edrick Faust denied bond in 2001 murder of law student
ATHENS, Ga. - The man accused of killing UGA Law student Tara Baker more than two decades ago faced an Athens-Clarke County judge Tuesday. Forty-eight-year-old Edrick Faust made a bid for bond so he could be out before his trial, but not everyone thought that was a good idea, including the sister of the woman he allegedly killed.
Athens skateboarder struck by alleged drunk driver
A man reportedly was struck by a car Saturday night as he was riding a motorized skateboard in southeastern Athens-Clarke County. Police said they responded to the area of 130 Whitehall Road shortly before midnight on a report of a possible hit-and-run collision involving injuries. Upon arrival, officers found Joshua...
Most ACC departments meet their budgets, but public safety was in the red last year
Most departments in the Athens-Clarke County government operated at or under budget for the fiscal year that ended on June 30, but key public safety areas were in the red according to figures from county staff. The Clarke County Sheriff's Office saw the biggest overage, $1.59 million over its budget....
ACCA's Scam Jam 2024 Aims to Protect Seniors from Scam Artists
The Athens Community Council on Aging is working to help prevent seniors falling prey to scammers. The ACCA is hosting Scam Jam 2024 on August 26th from 10 am until 2 pm. Organizers say today’s digital age sees older adults increasingly targeted by fraudulent schemes. Louise Platter is the benefits Counseling Coordinator at the ACCA. She explains what attendees can expect.
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