The Oconee County Sheriff's Office reported the following incidents: ONE MILLER: On Sept. 26, Sgt. Lex Ogan was patrolling about 12:30 a.m. on U.S. Highway 78 when he came upon a group of vehicles. He observed a Ram in the fast lane, which switched to the... See more
News Facebook rental scams target Athens home seekers Athens-Clarke police logo USA TODAY Network, Reuters Three people looking for homes to rent in Athens in recent weeks were caught in scams perpetrated by con artists who posted fake rental ads on Faceb... See more
Three people looking for homes to rent in Athens in recent weeks were caught in scams perpetrated by con artists who posted fake rental ads on Facebook Marketplace, according to Athens-Clarke police reports. The number of reports are not rare for Athens, ... See more
News Atlanta Gas Light donates $25,000 to Project Safe in Athens Project Safe and Atlanta Gas Light employees gathered for a check presentation to help the organization with its domestic violence programs. USA TODAY Network, Reuters Project Safe, a non-pr... See more
Project Safe, a non-profit organization that provides a service for those victimized by domestic violence, received a donation of $25,000 recently from Atlanta Gas Light. Employees of the gas provider also volunteered to work at the organization's thrift ... See more
