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ACCA, Spectrum team up for laptop giveaway
The Athens Community Council on Aging plans to give away 20 new laptops to area seniors.ACCA recently received a donation of laptops from Charter Spectrum → Read More
Ticket giveaway for Navy Band starts Friday
Complimentary tickets to the U.S. Navy Band concert will be available starting 10 a.m. Friday at The Classic Center Box Office.The concert will take place at 3 p.m. March 15 at The Classic Center Theatre. The band has performed with guest stars like Tony Curtis and Gregory Peck, been featured as an NFL opener, and toured around the world.The box office is located at 300 N. Thomas St., Athens. → Read More
Caregiver helped by Empty Stocking Fund
A caregiver to three others in Athens struggled to find work and got behind on bills.Prevent Child Abuse Athens sent a request to the Athens Banner-Herald → Read More
'Choir of Man' tickets on sale Friday
"Choir of Man" will be performed at The Georgia Theatre on April 1.“The Choir of Man has something for everyone," noted BroadwayWorld.com. "From pop to Irish folk songs to R&B, this show will tantalize any music lover's palate."Tickets go on sale to the public 10 a.m. Friday. To purchase tickets, visit GeorgiaTheatre.com or call (706) 850-7670. → Read More
Phone services temporarily down at ABH office
Telephone service at the offices of the Athens Banner-Herald currently is unavailable.Technicians are addressing the problem and management at the → Read More
Balloon Month recognized in Georgia
For a decade, Maxine Burton, president and founder, and Bob Burton, CEO, of burton + BURTON have spearheaded the initiative to draw attention to → Read More
Fetter: Bulldogs Extra rebranding also reshaping ABH sports coverage
As a boy growing up in the suburbs of Augusta, I had the biggest yard in town.My family and I lived on the edge of the small town of Harlem and our → Read More
2 women and 1 man found shot to death in Atlanta suburb
ATLANTA | Police say two women and a man were found shot to death inside a town house in the Vinings area of Cobb County just northwest of Atlanta.Cobb → Read More
Former Athens police officer arrested on theft charges
Athens-Clarke County police on Tuesday arrested a former officer on theft and other charges.Cassandra Della Fortuna, who worked for the Athens-Clarke County Police Department from December 2017 to July, allegedly misappropriated county "residency supplemental funds" and received pay for hours not worked.A news release issued Tuesday evening noted that police launched an investigation following… → Read More
Edwards elected secretary of National Sheriffs’ Association
Clarke County Sheriff Ira Edwards Jr. recently was elected and sworn in as secretary at the National Sheriffs’ Association Annual Conference in Louisville, Kentucky.Chartered in 1940, the National Sheriffs' Association is a professional association dedicated to serving the Office of Sheriff and has provided programs for them, their deputies, chiefs of police, and others in the field of criminal… → Read More
Georgia man indicted in crash that killed pregnant wife, fetus
MARIETTA, Ga. | A grand jury in Georgia has indicted a man accused of drunk driving in the death of his pregnant wife and her fetus in a crash.The Atlanta → Read More
Man found asleep behind wheel at Athens intersection
Authorities on Friday arrested an Athens man who allegedly fell asleep behind the wheel of his truck while stopped at a stop sign.A motorist phoned police → Read More
Athens man accuses brother of selling mower meant for repairs
An Athens man reported to authorities on Sunday that his brother sold his lawn mower without his permission.The 55-year-old victim told Athens-Clarke County police that he asked his 56-year-old brother to take the $1,000 riding law mower to get repairs, according to an incident report. Instead, the victim said his brother sold the machine.Though he wished to report the alleged theft, the victim… → Read More
Mayor: Wayfair should reflect on controversial deal
Before Wayfair opens a new customer support facility at the former General Time factory, Athens-Clarke County Mayor Kelly Girtz hopes executives at the → Read More
Athens believes company stole money for motorcycle
A British citizen living in Athens recently told authorities a company in Seattle allegedly stole $8,900 from him.The 65-year-old last week told Athens- → Read More
Athens police offer reward for info on fatal shooting
Athens-Clarke County police are seeking the public's help to catch a possible killer.Police are offering a $1,000 reward for information on suspects → Read More
State officials investigating Jackson County house fire
State fire officials are seeking the public's help to determine the cause of a blaze that destroyed a Commerce home.The fire on the 100 block of Laura → Read More
Athens police still seeking suspects in goPuff robbery
Athens-Clarke police continue to seek the public's help tracking down two men involved in the armed robbery of an area online retailer.Two men masking → Read More
2 arrested after downtown Athens race
Athens-Clarke police last week arrested two men racing through downtown Athens.While at a bank on East Washington Street at about 11:30 p.m. Friday, two → Read More
Athens boy, 4, chased with burning stick
The day after an Athens juvenile drove an allegedly stolen car into the Chick-fil-A on Alps Road, her little sister allegedly chased a 4-year-old with a → Read More