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  • Athens County Commissioner Charlie Adkins (left) appears at his arraignment April 24, 2026.

    County commissioner’s intimidation charge dismissed

    Keri Johnson

    April 24, 2026
    Athens County, Featured, Government, Policing & Courts

    The court dismissed Charlie Adkins’ intimidation charge without prejudice, meaning it could be brought again. Read More

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