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ATHENS, Ga. — Authorities are asking for the public’s help identifying two suspects connected to a residential fire that occurred early Monday, March 9, in Athens.

The Athens-Clarke County Police Department is working with the Athens-Clarke County Fire Department to investigate the fire, which happened in the area of Deer Creek Drive.

Investigators say they are...


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Gene Ray Chitwood, age 88, of Lula, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 12, 2026. Born in Lula, Georgia on June 23, 1937, he was a son of the late Luther S. Chitwood and Onie Jean Crenshaw Chitwood. Gene proudly served his country in the United States Army and retired as a Chief Warrant Officer 4 after 25 years of dedicated service. Following his military...

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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. military says all six airmen aboard a refueling aircraft that went down in Iraq are dead. The announcement was made Friday. The military says the circumstances of the incident are being investigated.

The U.S. military confirmed the deaths of four crew members earlier, but had been searching for two of the Americans aboard th...


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#1 Rabun County (30-2) proved to be more than worthy of the hype all preseason, during the season, and in the playoffs. The Wildcats led throughout the entire State Championship game, taking a 52-43 win over #2 Southwest Macon (29-7).

An incredible start from the jump was enough for the Wildcats, who survived a few comeback bids by the Patriots. Huey Blalock capped of...


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GAINESVILLE, Ga. (AP) — A Georgia prosecutor has dropped the charges against a teenager who police say was driving the truck that struck and killed a beloved high school teacher when a prank turned deadly, the teen’s lawyer said. The victim’s family had asked authorities to drop the charges.

The 40-year-old teacher, Jason Hughes, died after being taken to a hospital l...


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