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Athens, Georgia · AthensBy Michael H. McLendonACC’s process to update its Comprehensive Plan and associated land use/zoning polices is like a Trojan Horse. This Trojan Horse may well lead to the destruction of the traditional neighborhoods and communities of the “Classic City.” Most are unaware of this process, its details, and consequences. It is time to pay attention and speak up before it is too late!!The Lesson of the Trojan HorseThe Trojan Horse was built by the G…See the Story
Beware of Athens City Hall’s Trojan Horse
Athens, Georgia · AthensBy Joe Johnson A man was shot Thursday evening at the Rolling Ridge Apartments complex, and despite eyewitness accounts and video evidence the reason for the shooting remains unclear.Dennis Lee Collins Jr. suffered a gunshot wound in which the bullet passed completely through his right thigh, according to police.The 40-year-old victim said he had been shot without provocation by 18-year-old Maki Odai Grant outside of Building 14, according to po…See the Story
Man shot at Rolling Ridge Apartments
Athens, Georgia · AthensOvita Thornton By Joe Johnson An Athens-Clarke County commissioner will be having her day in court more than a year after she was arrested for allegedly driving under the influence.District 9 Commissioner Ovita Thornton was arrested in February 2023 after her car struck a curb and utility pole near West Hancock Avenue and North Harris Street.She reportedly told police that she was had been on her way home from a restaurant where she had consumed…See the Story
Athens Commissioner’s DUI case headed to trial
Athens, Georgia · AthensBy Joe Johnson Three suspected gang members have been charged with murder in connection with a drive-by shooting that killed a 3-year-old boy at the Hallmark Estates trailer park in east Athens. Julian Cubillos was arrested early Saturday, and warrants for the arrests of two others had been secured, according to the Athens-Clarke County Police Department. Cubillos, 17 years old and from Lawrenceville, was arrested with the assistance of the Geor…See the Story
Three gang members charged with murder for Athens child’s death in drive-by shooting
Infant death investigation; 1 killed in Rapid City fire
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Athens, Georgia · AthensBy Joe Johnson Authorities are awaiting autopsy findings that could confirm initial indications that a student was sexually assaulted during a deadly attack this week in a University of Georgia recreational area. Law enforcement sources tell Classic City News that there was visible evidence that 22- year-old Laken Hope Riley had been sexually assaulted prior to being killed Thursday morning on a running trail at UGA's Lake Harrick. "Testing will…See the Story