Athens NewsLocal news for Athens, GA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.DA awaits tests in police killing- July 5, 2008 Prosecutors still are waiting for ballistics test results from the state crime lab before they decide whether two police officers were justified when they shot and killed a gang member more than a year ago.http://www.topix.net/city/athens-ga/2008/07/da-awaits-tests-in-police-killing?fromrss=1 Danielsville woman killed in wreck- July 5, 2008 A Danielsville woman died Friday evening in a one-vehicle wreck on Wildcat Bridge Road in Madison County, the State Patrol's Athens post said.http://www.topix.net/city/athens-ga/2008/07/danielsville-woman-killed-in-wreck?fromrss=1 Athens band finds longterm relationships a plus- July 4, 2008 After more than seven years together, it would be understandable for a band to get the itch: to want to see what else is out there.http://www.topix.net/city/athens-ga/2008/07/athens-band-finds-longterm-relationships-a-plu... Store's video catches a thief in the act- July 4, 2008 A smash and grab theft was caught on tape early Sunday morning at a North Avenue convenience store, Athens-Clarke police said.http://www.topix.net/city/athens-ga/2008/07/stores-video-catches-a-thief-in-the-act?fromrs... $20,000 collected for earthquake relief- July 4, 2008 An Athens-based drive to raise money for victims of a May 12 earthquake that killed an estimated 70,000 people in China has collected nearly $20,000, according to organizers.http://www.topix.net/city/athens-ga/2008/07/20-000-collected-for-earthquake-relief?fromrss... Police arrest three during drug raid- July 4, 2008 Officers with the Northeast Georgia Regional Drug Task Force arrested three people Wednesday when they searched a home on West Broad Street, Athens-Clarke police said.http://www.topix.net/city/athens-ga/2008/07/police-arrest-three-during-drug-raid?fromrss=1 Pickup stolen from fraternity house lot- July 3, 2008 A 1995 Toyota Tacoma pickup truck valued at $1,000 was stolen from the parking lot of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity house on Pulaski Street, Athens-Clarke police said.http://www.topix.net/city/athens-ga/2008/07/pickup-stolen-from-fraternity-house-lot?fromrs... Governor appoints Cowsert to floor leadership post- July 3, 2008 Gov. Sonny Perdue has appointed Sen. Bill Cowsert of Athens to serve as an administration floor leader in the Georgia Senate.http://www.topix.net/city/athens-ga/2008/07/governor-appoints-cowsert-to-floor-leadership-... Black history victory: Reese area now protected district- July 3, 2008 The oldest black neighborhood in Athens now will be protected for future generations.http://www.topix.net/city/athens-ga/2008/07/black-history-victory-reese-area-now-protected... Close, but commission approves more watering- July 3, 2008 Some Athens-Clarke commissioners are worried that easing outdoor watering restrictions will give residents the false impression that the drought is getting better.http://www.topix.net/city/athens-ga/2008/07/close-but-commission-approves-more-watering?fr... |