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18 hrs ago | The Red and Black

Students charged with shoplifting

Two University students were arrested and charged with felony shoplifting Wednesday night after Macy's loss prevention caught them taking $782 worth of merchandise out of the store without paying.

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Yesterday | Athens Banner-Herald

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A man stabbed his wife to death at their apartment Thursday morning in Southeastern Clarke County, two months after she refused to press charges against him for battery, Athens-Clarke police said.

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Thu Nov 19, 2009

Athens Banner-Herald

Athens murder suspect arrested in Decatur

A man suspected of stabbing his wife to death this morning in Athens was captured at his mother's house in Decatur, reportedly after a standoff that involved the DeKalb County police SWAT team.

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WSB-TV

Wife Found Dead; Man In Custody After Standoff 56 min ago

A SWAT situation in Decatur ended after an Athens murder suspect gave himself up shortly before 11 a.m. Thursday.

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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Athens police investigating woman's death

Police in Athens were investigating the death of a woman Thursday morning at a home on the east side of town.

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Wed Nov 18, 2009

Associated Content

Save Money when You Shop in Athens, Georgia

Athens, Georgia, has a unique culture and is made up of many kinds of people. One of the values that Athens holds is re-use of goods and items.

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Athens Banner-Herald

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Taxpayers could save $60 million in the long run on a Clarke County jail expansion if the Athens-Clarke Commission approves a new funding plan next year.

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Tue Nov 17, 2009

Athens Banner-Herald

Hit-run case still being investigated

Athens-Clarke police confiscated an elderly man's driver's license after he hit a University of Georgia student as she crossed South Milledge Avenue last week, and they plan to ask the state to review the man's fitness to continue driving.

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Mon Nov 16, 2009

Associated Content

Cool Things to Do in Athens, Georgia

Here is the list that I compiled. 1) Good Dirt - Check out "Try Clay" every Friday night from 7 p.m.-9 p.m. for $20 per participant .

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Athens Banner-Herald

Man charged after lying to police officer

Athens-Clarke police arrested a man after he tried too hard to make small-talk and lied about being a police officer Saturday afternoon, according to a report.

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Athens Banner-Herald

23 charged with underage drinking

Athens-Clarke police made 23 underage drinking arrests Saturday during and after the Georgia-Auburn football game.

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Sun Nov 15, 2009

Athens Banner-Herald

Homeless beggar charged in robbery

A homeless man robbed a woman in an Atlanta Highway parking lot Wednesday night after she turned down his pleas for money, Athens-Clarke police said.

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Athens Banner-Herald

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Alvin "Rick" Thomas taps a floorboard with a hammer, and on his hands and knees, puts his cheek to the ground to make sure it's flush.

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Sat Nov 14, 2009

Athens Banner-Herald

Man charged with disorderly conduct

Athens-Clarke police arrested an Ohio man Saturday night for randomly punching people at the corner of College Avenue and East Broad Street after he had been kicked out of Starbucks, according to an Athens-Clarke police report.

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Athens Banner-Herald

Photos: Sweeping on the job at Athens recycling facility

In photos at lower left, Willie Merrill, framed by colorful cylinders, sweeps up some plastic jugs that fell off a packed bale Thursday at the Materials Recycling Facility.

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Fri Nov 13, 2009

Rome News - Tribune

Rescuers overwhelmed by owners surrendering pets

Winston, an 11-month-old Bulldog ATHENS, Ga. a ' Responsible bulldog owners have to wash their dog's face folds daily, wipe their bottoms and always be on the lookout for the skin and eye irritations that the breed is prone to.

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Athens Banner-Herald

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Candidates for mayor of two Franklin County towns who both lost by one vote are disputing the election results in court.

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Athens Banner-Herald

Mariachi ensemble makes Athens debut on Sunday

When most of us think of mariachi music, images of Mexican restaurants, parties and wedding receptions immediately come to mind.

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Thu Nov 12, 2009

Athens Banner-Herald

Golfer punched on the back nine

A 37-year-old Athens man got punched by one of the men in a twosome behind his group Tuesday at Lane Creek Golf Course, according to the Oconee County Sheriff's Office.

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Wed Nov 11, 2009

Athens Banner-Herald

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Faced with likely tax hikes and possible layoffs next year, Athens-Clarke officials are shuffling money around to avoid making a projected $1.4 million budget shortfall even larger.

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