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Driver killed in fatal crash into Magnolias Bar
By Josephine Blake
Historic Athens director announces Magnolias to rebuild, reopen
Josephine Blake
Josephine Blake
Reporter · Athens, GA
Josephine Blake, a graduate of Spelman College, has spent over 6 years covering community issues in Athens and surrounding areas. Previously, she worked for the Athens Banner-Herald, where her reporting on local grassroots movements brought attention to critical social issues.
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Murphy Wolford, owner of Magnolias Bar, has confirmed the bar will be rebuilt and reopened after a driver fatally crashed into the building Wednesday, according to a statement from Historic Athens Executive Director Tommy Valentine.
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