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Driver dies after crashing into historic downtown Athens building
By Cynthia Blake
Car crashes into Magnolias Bar causing damage, road closures
Kevin Patel
Kevin Patel
Reporter · Athens, GA
Kevin Patel holds a degree in Business Journalism from Georgia Southwestern State University and has over 7 years of experience covering local business news. Previously, he reported for the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer, focusing on economic developments that affect small businesses.
More from Kevin →Reporter · Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 2:35 PM · 1 min read
A car crashed into Magnolias Bar in downtown Athens, located at the intersection of East Broad Street and Jackson Street, causing significant damage to the building at approximately 7:45 a.m., according to Athens-Clarke County Public Information Officer Katie Jenkins.
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