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Drivers urged to weigh in on proposed changes along Highway 316
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — An overhaul of Highway 316 is already in the works and now the Georgia Department of Transportation wants to hear from drivers about additional changes to address congestion and safety. two dozen projects have been approved and are in the works along 316 through Gwinnett,...
Will Muschamp's massive home, complete with outdoor entertaining paradise, now for sale
Georgia football analyst Will Muschamp's massive home — complete with a putting green and basketball court — hit the market this week. The nearly 10,000-square-foot estate, with a total six bedrooms and eight bathrooms, sits on 4.5 acres in Oconee County and boasts a $3.5 million price tag, making the most expensive home for sale in Watkinsville, according to the Georgia MLS. ...
Georgia Pastor And Car Dealer Arrested For Alleged Fraud, Identify Theft
Reveckeyo “R.A.” Hill faces similar charges in another Georgia county prior to his recent theft allegation. A Georgia pastor has been arrested for alleged identity theft and fraudulent activity toward customers at his car dealership. Reveckeyo “R.A.” Hill was detained by Athens-Clarke County Police on April 11.
Oconee Blotter: Woman catches boyfriend with lover at his home; arrested for battery
The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office reported the following incidents:. WOMAN ARRESTED: On April 2, deputies were dispatched to a dispute on Old Epps Bridge Road between a man, his lover, and his girlfriend. The girlfriend reported that she drove to the 39-year-old man’s home about 4 a.m. and called him from her phone. When he learned she was outside, the man ran out of the house naked, soon followed by his lover. The girlfriend became upset upon seeing this and hit the boyfriend in the head. She began gathering personal items to take and the boyfriend attempted to stop her, which resulted in another fight. Then she entered his home and poured chemicals onto his clothing. Police questioned the lover and she explained the dispute occurred because the girlfriend caught them together. The girlfriend was taken to jail on a battery charge. The man was wanted on a warrant from Iowa, but he was released when Iowa authorities reported they would not extradite.
Man pleads not guilty in 2023 violent death of homeless Athens man
The second of two men charged in the violent assault on a homeless man that ended in his death in 2023 entered a not guilty plea Tuesday in Clarke County Superior Court. Andre Carthens, 46, entered the plea before Western Circuit Senior Judge David Sweat, who was presiding over the case in the absence of Judge Patrick Haggard. ...
MPD Reports: Man arrested for narcotics, firearm, DUI, multiple other traffic-related offenses after running off roadway into an apartment building
The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period April 4, 2024 – 11,2024. Due to the length, this report has been split into five parts. This is the second part. Please note an arrest or charge does not constitute a conviction. Mental health Patient...
A major roadway connecting Athens and Atlanta may see changes. DOT seeks public input
The Georgia Department of Transportation is hosting a public hearing to release information on major changes planned for Georgia Highway 316. The hearing, scheduled for April 23 in Statham, is geared at presenting the findings of a study and to gather community feedback. The nearly 40-mile highway links metro Atlanta...
61-Year-Old Uber Driver Fatally Shot by Ohio Homeowner in Tragic Misunderstanding
A routine Uber pickup turned fatal when Lo-Letha Hall, a 61-year-old Uber driver from Columbus, Ohio, was fatally shot by an 81-year-old… The post 61-Year-Old Uber Driver Fatally Shot by Ohio Homeowner in Tragic Misunderstanding appeared first on Shine My Crown.
Athens considering several approaches to mitigate short-term rental issues
An Athens-Clarke County Commission committee is continuing to struggle with tweaking a recently passed amendment to the county’s zoning ordinance regulating short-term rental properties. At its Monday meeting, the Government Operations Committee instructed county staff to look at a number of options, including an outright ban on new short-term rental properties, at least in residential areas. ...
Man reportedly defrauded at gas stations, restaurants
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — An Alpharetta man reported April 6 someone fraudulently used his bank account for more than $6,000 in purchases at various gas stations and restaurants. The victim reported reviewing his bank statement and finding 18 fraudulent transactions at restaurants and Exxon and Marathon gas stations in Winder and Carnesville.
Kattie Clark is the first woman in 20 years to be named ACCPD lieutenant
Athens-Clarke County Police Department announced the promotion of Kattie Clark, making her the first woman to reach the rank of lieutenant in 20 years, according to a press release. The ACCPD Chief of Police Jerry Saulters awarded Clark her lieutenant badge at a recent ceremony, to commemorate her promotion. “Kattie...
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