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Alleged killer commits suicide in Athens

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Monday, June 6. 2011

The man who is suspected of murdering a woman in Jefferson Monday morning has committed suicide in Athens. Anthony Tyrone Appling, 42, Athens, was a suspect in the early Monday shooting of Carlotta Shields Appling, 40, his estranged wife and had been sought in Clarke County. He killed himself mid-afternoon Monday. According to Jefferson Police ... [Full Story »]

Carlotta Shields Appling was shooting victim

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Monday, June 6. 2011

Carlotta Shields Appling, a 1989 graduate of Jackson County Comprehensive High School, was the victim of a domestic shooting Monday morning. She was reportedly shot by Anthony T. Appling, her ex-husband at her home on Monte Lane in Jefferson. She was found dead at the scene. She is the daughter of Mary Shields, Jefferson, and the late Mr. ... [Full Story »]

BREAKING NEWS: Apparent murder in Jefferson Monday morning

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Monday, June 6. 2011

An apparent shooting Monday morning has reportedly left one woman dead and a lookout for a man suspected of killing her. Jefferson Police Department officials were called to Monte Lane around 6:30 a.m. The GBI was summoned to the scene also. A lookout was for a black male was reportedly posted to other area law enforcement agencies. More ... [Full Story »]

BREAKING NEWS: Apparent murder in Jefferson Monday morning; suspect being sought

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Monday, June 6. 2011

An apparent shooting Monday morning has reportedly left one woman dead and a lookout for a man suspected of killing her. Officials are looking for Anthony Tyrone Appling, 42, Athens as a suspect in the incident. He is described as a black male, 5'10" and 270 lbs. Appling is driving a 2008 silver Malibu tag # BKL 5010. Officers said Appling is ... [Full Story »]

BREAKING NEWS: Apparent murder in Jefferson Monday morning; suspect being sought (see video here)

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Monday, June 6. 2011

Suspect's car found in Athens; Monday murder still under investigation

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Monday, June 6. 2011

An apparent shooting Monday morning has reportedly left one woman dead and a lookout for a man suspected of killing her. Officials are looking for Anthony Tyrone Appling, 42, Athens as a suspect in the incident. He is described as a black male, 5'10" and 270 lbs. Appling was driving a 2008 silver Malibu, but the car was located in Athens ... [Full Story »]

Industrial Development Authority turns attention to retail business

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Saturday, June 4. 2011

A group that usually works to bring industry into Jackson County turned its attention to retail last week — and didn’t like what it saw. The end result was a consensus to begin exploration of ways the county can entice high-traffic retail stores. John Buchanan, who develops property for retail clients, brought the matter up last week at the ... [Full Story »]

Relay for Life set Fri. at Gresham Motorsports

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Friday, June 3. 2011

The Jackson County Relay for Life will kick off with the opening ceremony Friday at Gresham Motorsports Park, Lyle Field Road, Jefferson. “Plan to attend to cheer the survivors, join in the activities, hear the wonderful entertainment that’s lined up, take part in the luminary service, buy food, raffle tickets and other items from the teams ... [Full Story »]

Violations continue to plague reservoir

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Thursday, June 2. 2011

Violations around the Bear Creek Reservoir continue to be a concern of the Upper Oconee Basin Authority. At a meeting Thursday morning in Athens, Jackson County Public Development Director Gina Mitsdarffer reported there were 28 property owner violations in 2010 and there are 18 violations so far in 2011, with 12 of those being repeat ... [Full Story »]

Twenty-five people sentenced in State Court

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Wednesday, June 1. 2011

TWENTY-FIVE people were sentenced in State Court proceedings last week, including the following: •Nancy Beatriz Aquino, driving without a license, $500 fine. •Henry Geovany Benitez, suspended license and no proof of insurance, $1,800 fine and 12 months probation. A charge of operation of a vehicle without a current license plate was ... [Full Story »]