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Brazen burglary attempt of Athens boutique foiled
By Joe Johnson A group of masked burglars last week were foiled in their attempt to yank off the door of a store in downtown Athens. They...
Classic City News
3 days ago1 min read
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Arrest made in series of storage unit burglaries
Kevin Michael Moon By Joe Johnson An arrest has been made in connection with the burglaries of more than 30 storage units in...
Classic City News
Feb 121 min read
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Sparrow’s Nest ministry building damaged by man who sought $100 million
By Joe Johnson A man showed up at the Sparrow’s Nest ministry on Prince Avenue last Friday saying that he’d been sent by the mayor to...
Classic City News
Jan 101 min read
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Athens man indicted for intentionally damaging westside building with SUV
By Joe Johnson A Clarke County grand jury has returned a felony indictment for man who allegedly used an SUV to intentionally damage...
Classic City News
Jan 71 min read
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Store looted in downtown Athens by smash-and-grab thieves
By Joe Johnson It took them just four minutes to break into a store in downtown Athens and get away with at least $5,000. That’s what...
Classic City News
Dec 27, 20241 min read
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Liquor looted from burglarized bar in downtown Athens
By Joe Johnson About 20 bottles of liquor were stolen last week in a smash-and grab burglary at Boars Head Lounge on East Washington...
Classic City News
Dec 17, 20241 min read
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Man charged with vandalism of Athens church and businesses
By Joe Johnson An arrest has been made in connection with property damage to a church and two businesses in eastern Athens-Clarke...
Classic City News
Sep 18, 20241 min read
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Suspects arrested after chase ends with car crashing and overturning
By Joe Johnson Two suspects were arrested last week following a high-speed chase that ended when their car crashed and overturned. The...
Classic City News
Sep 16, 20242 min read
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Elderly Athens woman surprises burglar in her home
By Joe Johnson A woman last week returned to her home on Lavender Road this week and found a man inside. The surprised burglar ran from...
Classic City News
Sep 2, 20241 min read
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