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Athens appeals plastic bag ban decision
The city has yet to put forward its full argument, but said it objects to a local judge’s decision granting summary judgment in the state’s favor.
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Former Athens County Auditor’s Office employee charged with theft in office
Former Deputy Auditor Kristen Andrews faces two third-degree felony charges.
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Pawpaw eating contest winner passionate about the species
Mike Fisher won the contest this year, eating a pound of pawpaw pulp and cleaning 20 seeds faster than anyone else.
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Second Athens County landlord faces federal sexual harassment suit
Advocates hope the lawsuit prompts a “public conversation about predatory landlords.”
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Athens County prosecutor handed off personal connection’s DV case
Keller Blackburn said he was overly familiar with “the truthfulness of the parties involved” in Bryan Wharton’s domestic violence case.
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Athens County prosecutor implicated a personal connection in drug case
The woman was identified in indictments but has not been charged. A special prosecutor was assigned to handle the case — eventually.
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Athens County library admin encouraged paring back Pride Month displays
In communications with patrons, the library director pinned less colorful displays on decision-making by local branches.
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Athens County library staff requests voluntary union recognition
The library’s board president supports voluntary recognition of the union.
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Director who transformed Survivor Advocacy Outreach Program leaves
Under Jen Seifert’s leadership, SAOP attracted millions in public funding, and the organization transformed from a small direct service orientation toward one focused in part on transforming the housing market.
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Tenant advocates publish properties owned by sexual harassment co-defendants
The federal lawsuit against an Athens County landlord has been amended to include three of his family members.
