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2 inmates in Jackson County could be released during Q1

By Athens Reporter | Sep 6, 2023

The sentences for two inmates in Jackson County jails could end during the first quarter of 2023, according to the Georgia Department of Corrections.

Registered sex offenders: 76 living in Elbert County as of week ending Sep. 2

By Athens Reporter | Sep 5, 2023

The Georgia Sex Offender Registry shows 76 registered sex offenders were living in Elbert County as of the week ending Sep. 2.

Oconee County is home to 21 sex offenders in August

By Athens Reporter | Sep 5, 2023

One less sex offender lives in Oconee County in August compared to the previous month, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

Registered sex offenders: 160 living in Clarke County as of week ending Sep. 2

By Athens Reporter | Sep 4, 2023

There were 160 registered sex offenders living in Clarke County as of the week ending Sep. 2, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

Madison County is home to 81 sex offenders in August

By Athens Reporter | Sep 4, 2023

Madison County is home to two fewer registered sex offenders in August compared to the previous month, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

Jackson County is home to 175 sex offenders in August

By Athens Reporter | Sep 3, 2023

The Georgia Sex Offender Registry shows the same number of registered sex offenders living in Jackson County in August, compared to the previous month.

Sep. 2: 192 registered sex offenders living in Barrow County

By Athens Reporter | Sep 3, 2023

192 of Georgia’s sex offenders live in Barrow County as of the week ending Sep. 2, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

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Athens Reporter area weekly mass times

By Athens Reporter | Sep 2, 2023

The following parishes in the Athens Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Aug. 26: 53 registered sex offenders living in Oglethorpe County

By Athens Reporter | Sep 2, 2023

Oglethorpe County is home to 53 sex offenders registered as of the week ending Aug. 26, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

Elbert County is home to 76 sex offenders in August

By Athens Reporter | Sep 2, 2023

There was one less registered sex offender living in Elbert County in August compared to the previous month, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

Aug. 26: 20 registered sex offenders living in Oconee County

By Athens Reporter | Sep 1, 2023

The Georgia Sex Offender Registry shows 20 registered sex offenders were living in Oconee County as of the week ending Aug. 26.

East Jackson’s Wesley Wheeler balances teaching with coaching duties

By Athens Reporter | Sep 1, 2023

Following East Jackson's recent victory over Social Circle, Wesley Wheeler expressed his joy not only for the team's success but also for the opportunity to reunite with his family postgame.