More Local & Area News Local & Area News Monday, April 9, 2018 Athens, Tennessee Morning Fax ® Today’s News...This Morning (Feel free to copy, post or otherwise distribute) (Phone: 746-1390 Fax: 744-1390 e-mail: [email protected]) FATAL WRECK IN DOWNTOWN ATHENS A wreck Friday afternoon around 1:25 p.m. resulted in the death of 75 year-old Carolyn M. Boyd of Riceville. The wreck hap- pened at the intersection of Green Street and Madison Avenue near Athens First Baptist Church. Investigators believe that Ms. Boyd suffered a medical episode which caused her to drive through a red light where she was struck by a Volvo Tractor Trailer driven by Dennis Chitwood, 53, of Blairsville, Georgia. Ms. Boyd was transported to Starr Regional Medical Center where she was pronounced deceased. The crash is still under investi- gation. No charges have been filed at this time. (Facebook Photo) CAR WRECKS INSIDE ATHENS INSURANCE A woman on her way to the Athens VA clinic, made a wrong turn Friday morning and wound-up inside the conference room of Athens Insurance on West Washington Avenue. The woman was driving northbound on Hill Street and made a right turn onto West Wash- ington Avenue, going the wrong way on a one way street. She over-corrected when she saw another vehicle heading towards her and drove her Mercury Tracer into the front of the Athens Insurance building. She was injured and taken to the hospital by ambulance. Nobody was in- jured inside the building. (Photo submitted by Athens Insurance) East Tennessee Auto Outlet Hwy 30 E. [email protected] 423-781-7154 We have a large fleet of vehicles to We have a large fleet of vehicles to We have a large fleet of vehicles to choose from including Vans, choose from including Vans, choose from including Vans, SUV’s, Sedans & More SUV’s, Sedans & More SUV’s, Sedans & More. . . For more info contact: For more info contact: For more info contact: Jarin Cass or Michelle Vincent Jarin Cass or Michelle Vincent Jarin Cass or Michelle Vincent RESTAURANT SPOTLIGHT Famous Chicken ‘n Biscuits Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit $1.99 • 99¢ Tea • 5 meals for $5 ea • 4 Pc Tender Snack w/Biscuit $3.99 • 12 piece Box with 6 biscuits $13.99 • Fish Sandwich 2 for $5 • BOJANGLES South Congress Parkway 744-5292 Western Sizzlin’ Steak House-1804 Decatur Pike Every Day, All Day -Chicken Tips-Side- Bakery-Dessert-Rolls-$6.99. Chicken Philly w/Mushrooms & Onions-Side-Bakery- Dessert-Rolls-$6.99 745-2626 MONDAY (11AM-3PM) 2 Spring Rolls plus 2 Chicken Entrées $10.99. Government service workers get 15% off (Fire, Police, EMS, etc.) Call 333-2466 Japanese Kitchen 2207 Railroad Ave VOTE MAY 1ST DAN EVANS FOR HIGHWAY COMMISSIONER Republican Primary Political ad paid for by Dan Evans TENNESSEE EAST PROPERTIES, LLC “Tired of renting… Call Joni today!” Affiliate Broker Joni Powell Cell: (423)519-8312 Office: (423) 453-5722 Hanging Baskets, Bedding, & Vegetable Plants. Hours: Mon-Fri 9A-5P Saturday 9A-3P CLOSED SUNDAYS 259 County Road 608 Between the Drive-in & East Tenn Auto Outlet FOR A FREE SUBSCRIPTION TO CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW SUBSCRIBE The Morning Fax ® 423-333-3083 423-745-6661 WE OFFER FREE EXTENSIONS! LIBERTY TAX SERVICE OF ATHENS 9 DAYS LEFT TO FILE! 1402 Decatur Pike Athens, TN 423-746-1200