Athens Clarke County Cast: Breaking News, Scam Alerts, and a Sundance Bid

Hello and welcome to the Athens-Clarke County Cast, one of Feedspot’s Top 20 Georgia News Podcasts. I’m your host, Melissa Carter. In this episode, we bring you the latest stories affecting Athens-Clarke County, brought to you by Drake Realty.

Top Stories:

1. Arrest in Deadly Shooting: Athens-Clarke County Police have arrested 16-year-old Zyquavious Thomas in connection to a deadly shooting at Rolling Ridge Apartments. The victim, 20-year-old Cameron Manago, was found with a gunshot wound and later pronounced dead at a local hospital. Thomas faces charges including Felony Murder and Attempted Armed Robbery. The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Lister at 762-400-7333 or via email at [e-mail].

2. Rise in Telephone Scams: Beware of telephone scams! A couple in Athens recently lost $20,000 to a scammer posing as a Vystar Credit Union representative. Financial institutions are increasing efforts to educate customers about these scams. Remember, banks will never ask for your debit or credit card information over the phone. Stay vigilant and protect your finances.

3. Fatal Motorcycle Accident: Tragic news from Dickinson County, Kansas, where 67-year-old William Anyan from Athens died in a motorcycle accident. Anyan rear-ended a stopped vehicle on Interstate 70. Despite wearing a helmet, he was pronounced dead at the scene.

4. Sundance Film Festival Bid: Athens-Clarke County is in the running to host the iconic Sundance Film Festival starting in 2027. Competing with cities like Atlanta and Savannah, Athens hopes to leverage its vibrant arts scene and walkable downtown. The Sundance Institute will select a location that promotes inclusivity and supports independent filmmakers.

Tune in to get the full details on these stories and more. Stay informed and stay safe, Athens!

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Episode Transcript

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From the Athens Tech Studios, this is the Athens Clark
County cast, covering the latest stories that affect you in
and around Athens. Now let's give you our top stories.

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Hello and welcome to the Athens-Clarke County cast! Want to
feed Spot's top 20 Georgia news podcast? My name is
Melissa Carter, and here are your top stories brought to
you by Drake Realty. Athens-Clarke County Police have arrested 16
year old Zach Thomas in connection with a deadly shooting.
Officers responded to a call at Rolling Ridge Apartments at
around 10:25 p.m. on Monday, finding 20 year old Cameron

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Manago with a gunshot wound. Manago was transported to a
local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Thomas has been
charged as an adult with felony murder, attempted armed robbery
and aggravated assault. This investigation is ongoing, but if you
have any information, please contact Detective Lyster at 762 407
333 or email hovie. Lister at ACC. Gov. Com this

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from WGU. Telephone scams pretending to be from your bank
are on the rise. Recently, a couple in Athens lost
$20,000 to a scammer posing as a Vystar Credit Union
representative by star and other financial institutions are ramping up
efforts to warn customers about these scams through educational programs

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and website alerts. Law enforcement officials like Lieutenant Jody Thompson
of Athens-Clarke County emphasized that prompt action is crucial. Remember,
a legitimate bank will never ask for your debit or
credit card information over the phone. If you receive such
a call, hang up and contact your bank directly. Stay
vigilant and protect your finances. This from the Athens Banner-herald.

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One person has died in an accident in Dickinson County, Kansas.
The Kansas Highway Patrol reports that 67 year old William Onion,
from Athens, was riding his 2022 Harley Davidson motorcycle eastbound
on I-70 when he rear ended a stopped 2008 Chevy Equinox.
The Equinox was halted due to an earlier accident. Onion
was pronounced dead at the scene. He was reportedly wearing

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a helmet at the time of the accident. This from
Hays Post.

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From the We Love Athens, Georgia Facebook page, Jefferson Taffet posted.
Can't believe Red lobster went out of business. Todd Healy
said they're having the same problem that a lot of
fast food chains are having. The price of their food
went up, but the quality went down or stayed the same.
People had better options to spend their dollars on to
buy better quality food at that price point. If we're

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being honest, their seafood was just mediocre and the best
thing there was the cheddar biscuits. Like many people, I
haven't had a desire to go to Red lobster for
at least a decade, Michael Joyce said. The last time
I was there was about ten years ago with friends.
One of my hush puppies had part of a cockroach
in it, and Nathan Webb said all these posts from people,
but no one was ever there. The University of Georgia

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Athletic Association Board of Directors has approved a $192.7 million
budget for 2025, marking a nearly 10% increase from 2024.
The decision was made during their annual spring meeting in Athens. Clark.
Key agenda items included a student wellness report and presentations
highlighting student athlete community service projects and increased student attendance

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at men's basketball games. The next Board of Directors meeting
is scheduled for September 6th in Athens. This from WSB.
From the red and black. Georgia baseball secured the number
seven seed in the NCAA tournament. The Bulldogs are hosting Army,
uncW Wilmington and Georgia Tech in the Athens Regional this weekend.
And finally, Athens-Clarke County is one of 15 US communities

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vying to host the iconic Sundance Film Festival starting in 2027.
The festival, which was founded by Robert Redford back in 1984,
has been held in Park City, Utah, but its contract
expires in 2026. Athens joins Atlanta and Savannah in submitting
proposals with responses due by June 21st. Athens Mayor Kelly
Girtz highlighted the city's walkable, downtown and vibrant arts scene

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as key advantages. The Sundance Institute aims to select a
location that fosters inclusivity and supports independent filmmakers. This from
the Athens Banner-herald.

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