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Watkinsville · WatkinsvilleBy Joe Johnson The trial of the man accused of killing Elijah Wood while he worked at a RaceTrac convenience store in Oconee County in 2021 has been pushed back to November 10.Former Georgia Bulldog Akhil Crumpton had been scheduled to begin trial for the murder next month, but a new date was set based on the availability of attorneys and the expected length of the trial.The 27-year-old former UGA wide receiver last year was convicted on federal…Read Article
Trial of former UGA football player accused of Watkinsville Racetrac murder postponed until fall

Watkinsville · Watkinsvilleby Nathalee Simoneau Kirsten Magee has always loved games, especially game shows. She has a collection of puzzles and a stack of crossword books, but her “Jeopardy” book is the true prize. “I pull out articles about Alex Trebek,” Magee said. “When he passed away in 2020, I cried.” Magee went to a taping of the “Tournament of Champions” in the 1990s and from there, a thought stuck in her mind: “I wonder if I could do more with this at some point.…Read Article
Watkinsville resident to be on Fox gameshow

Watkinsville · WatkinsvilleThe following was released by the City of Watkinsville and Oconee County:Nearly 120 years ago Watkinsville witnessed what may be the community’s greatest tragedy, a lynching of nine citizens by a mob of out-of-town residents.There was no trial for the victims nor were there any consequences for the perpetrators.The City of Watkinsville and Oconee County, in collaboration with local African Americanleaders and community organizations, announced t…Read Article