Regional Roundup: Woman Reports Rape, Parking Lot Dispute Video Released, and Assistant Solicitor Fired

Rape Reported at Westside Athens Apartment -- Athens Patch

Athens police are investigating a reported rape that occurred over the last weekend of 2012, according to a news release from the police department.

A 35-year-old woman told police that two men she knew had been let into her apartment. The suspects maneuvered her into a bedroom and forced her to have sex with them.

The victim did not report use of a weapon and did not sustain serious physical injury, according to the release.

Authorities Release Video of Incident in Which School Board Member Is Accused of Striking Teen With Her Vehicle - Cartersville Patch

Bartow County authorities have released the Walmart security video that shows a Bartow County Schools board member drive her SUV towards a teen who was trying to save a parking spot.

Angela "Angie" Gail Cornett, 41, who serves as District 3 representative and vice chairman, is accused of accelerating her Lexus and hitting the girl's right leg with the front, passenger tire of the vehicle during a dispute about the parking space.

"From watching the video, it's obvious the pedestrian was standing there when the vehicle lurched forward and has to move out of the way very quickly," Sgt. Jonathan Rogers said. "You can't tell close how she was struck or exactly how hard she was struck, but you can see that she was standing there when the vehicle lurched forward and had to move out of the way quickly." 

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Solicitor Fired After Husband Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking - Sandy Springs Patch

On Wednesday, Jeannine Malone was let go from her position as Assistant Solicitor for the Municipal Court for the City of Sandy Springs. She was sworn in on Dec. 3.

“We became aware that she was having personal problems and decided it was in the best interests of the city to withdraw her appointment,” said Bill Riley, an attorney for the City of Sandy Springs.

Malone’s husband Thomas W. Malone, Jr. has been embroiled in a federal drug trafficking case tied to the synthetic marijuana industry. He pleaded guilty to drug trafficking charges in the fall.

Read more on Sandy Springs Patch.