Home detention for 'quite cruel' act
Her sister wanted her to get the help she needed and believed the only way she would get that help would be if she was forced to do programmes for drugs, alcohol and anger, Judge Crosbie told Byrne. ''But, as you know, you can lead a horse to water …
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'Sober up society'
Sphiwe Masilela Gauteng liquor traders should partner with the government to help reduce excessive alcohol consumption in the province, economic development MEC, Mxolisi Xayiya said yesterday. Speaking at the launch of the Gauteng Liquor Awareness …
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Police looking for suspects in downtown Athens robbery
Athens-Clarke police are asking for the public's help in identifying suspects in an armed robbery that occurred downtown during the University of Georgia-University of South Carolina football game last month. On Friday afternoon, police released …
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Bill allowing alcohol sales could help bring grocery store to downtown Athens
Rep. Chuck Williams filed a bill Thursday to make it easier for a grocery store to set up in downtown Athens, a local developer said. The bill would give local governments the power to allow licensed businesses to sell wine and beer within 100 yards of …
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Alcohol counseling may aid domestic abuse therapy
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – For heavy drinkers in treatment for domestic violence problems, an extra therapy session targeting alcohol abuse may help to speed overall improvement in violent behavior, according to a new study. Alcohol can lower …
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