Emily Bowman, Hit-and-Run Victim, Showing Signs of Improvement

An Athens neurosurgeon says Emily Bowman's brain is responding to stimulation, according to the Athens Banner-Herald.

For Second Time in Two Weeks, Man Accused of Fleeing from Oconee Deputies

Adrian Dimarco Lynn was apprehended at his residence on Tall Oaks Road Thursday afternoon. An arrest doesn't mean a conviction.

Update: Downed Power Lines, Traffic Lights Out on US 78 in Oconee

Power has been restored, according to Walton EMC.

News Nearby: Emily Bowman Remains in Grave Condition in Athens

The victim of a hit-and-run is fighting for her life after she sustained brain injuries early Saturday morning.

Oconee Investigators Charge Athens Man with Robbery for Tip Jar Theft at Starbucks

The 20 year old was arrested Wednesday and investigators say they plan to talk to another "person of interest." An arrest doesn't mean a conviction.

Oconee Man Burned by Suspected Meth Lab Fire Remains Hospitalized

The resident of East Haven Trail who was transported by helicopter to an Atlanta hospital last week has not yet been charged, authorities say.

Truck Overturns on US 441 Ramp in Oconee County Injuring One

The US 441 ramp to and from Experiment Station Road was closed for about an hour and a half while the one-vehicle accident was cleared.

Burglar Breaks into Old Farmington Road House Through Side Door

Electronics and jewelry were taken from the Oconee County, Ga., residence on Saturday.

Rock Thrown Through OCAF Window

Glass was shattered, but there wasn't any other damage, according to Watkinsville Police.

Armed Robber Says Please and Thank You and Other Weird Police News

A roundup of the strangest police news from north Georgia.

Oconee Fire Department Investigates Smoke at St. Mary's Highland Hills

All 124 residents of the retirement community were evacuated Monday afternoon as a precautionary measure.

Forgery and Public Drunkenness in Most Recent Oconee Arrest Report

The following information was supplied by the Oconee County Jail. An arrest does not mean a conviction.

Three Charged with Operating a Chop Shop in Oconee County

Oconee County Sheriff's deputies say they witnessed a stolen car from Athens-Clarke County being dismantled in a yard on Sam Cooper Road. An arrest doesn't mean a conviction.

The Old 'Hide the Laptop in the Comforter Trick' and Other Strange Police News of the Week

More of what police officers around North Georgia were up against recently.

Four Children Injured in Athens Wreck; Teen Driver Charged

In all, five people were injured in the crash Wednesday night on North Avenue in Athens, Ga. An arrest doesn't mean a conviction.

Oconee Officials Investigate Suspected Meth House

Response to a burn patient late Thursday led law enforcement to the suspected lab.

Burglaries Reported on Daniell Court and Rankin Road

A computer was taken from one home, and hundreds of dollars in cash was stolen from another.

Thieves Snatch Tip Jar From Oconee Starbucks

The money was taken from an outside ledge near the drive-thru window.

Oconee Deputies Investigate Numerous Reports of Entered Autos

Most of the vehicles were left unlocked, according to the Athens Banner-Herald.

Oconee Fire and Rescue Assists with Three Auto Accidents

A summary of calls Oconee County Fire Rescue answered during the week ending on Feb. 4, 2013.

Bishop Man Accused of Walking Around Outside in 'Partially Exposed Condition'

The 52 year old was charged with public indecency. An arrest doesn't mean a conviction.

One Injured in Sunday Morning Crash in Watkinsville

The following information was supplied by the Watkinsville, Ga. police department.

Public Indecency and Bad Checks in Latest Oconee Arrest Report

The following information was supplied by the Oconee County Jail. An arrest does not mean a conviction.

News Nearby: Body Found in Well Could be that of Missing Franklin County Woman

An autopsy will determine if the remains are those of Bonny Anne Cooner, the Athens Banner-Herald reports.

Oconee Deputies Investigate Reported Burglary on Monroe Highway

Girls clothing valued at $600 was taken sometime on Feb. 4.

News Nearby: Fires Damage Barrow County Homes

One fire was determined to have been caused by improper disposal of a cigarette.

Autozone Employee Accused of Stealing from the Store

The 23-year-old Watkinsville man has been charged with a misdemeanor after a three-month internal investigation. An arrest does not mean a conviction.

Criminal Trespass, DUI, and More Shoplifting Charges in Oconee Arrest Report

The following information was supplied by the Oconee County Jail. An arrest does not mean a conviction.

Shoplifting Suspect Accused of Hitting Woman Twice with Car in Oconee Walmart Parking Lot

Another woman reportedly punched a store security guard when he confronted the two suspects Tuesday evening. An arrest doesn't mean a conviction.

Oconee Firefighters Put Out Rubbish Fire on Moreland Heights Drive

A summary of calls Oconee County Fire Rescue answered during the week ending on Feb. 4, 2013.

Suspect From Oconee Crash Apprehended in Athens

The car involved in Saturday night's accident near the Oconee Connector had been reported stolen out of Monroe, the Athens Banner-Herald reports.

Burglary and Entering Auto Charges in Most Recent Oconee Arrest Report

The following information was supplied by the Oconee County Jail. An arrest does not mean a conviction.

Watkinsville Man Back in Jail on Additional Child Molestation Charges

A second alleged victim has come forward, police say. An arrest doesn't mean a conviction.

Oconee Sheriff's Office Seeks Man Suspected of Crashing Car, Fleeing on Foot

The chase happened near the Oconee Connector at the intersection of Daniels Bridge and Mars Hill roads just before midnight Saturday.

Man Accused of Shoplifting Chainsaw Bar by Hiding it in his Pants

When confronted about the alleged theft, the Gainesville man reportedly starting swinging and kicking at the Oconee County, Ga. Lowe's employees. An arrest doesn't mean a conviction.

Oconee Preschool Academy Issues Statement on Child Abduction

A Watkinsville mother is accused of removing her child from the school without permission on Jan. 30.

Woman Hits Man in the Head with Jar of Olives and Other Strange Police News

Here's what police officers around Northeast Georgia were up against recently.

Shoplifting and Simple Assault Charges in Latest Oconee Arrest Report

The following information was supplied by the Oconee County Jail. An arrest does not mean a conviction.

UPDATE: Parent Accused of Taking Her Child Had Recent Troubles with the Law

Oconee County Sheriff's deputies detained Shannon Fluri on Jan. 24, and she was booked into the Athens-Clarke County Jail on charges related to a hit and run/leaving the scene of an accident.

UPDATE: Parent Abducts Child From Oconee Day Care Center, Sheriff's Office Says

The child has been found safe and the suspect is in custody.