No charges in giant chicken theft

Zaxby's corporate officials said they decided not to press charges against two University of Georgia students after the chicken, missing since Oct. 5, was found behind their Beta Theta Pi fraternity house Saturday, the Athens (Ga.) Daily Herald reported Wednesday.

University of Georgia-Athens police said the Office of Student Conduct may still take action against the two men, who told authorities their frat brothers were unaware of the theft.

"They've opted not to press charges," UGA Police Chief Jimmy Williamson said. "We will write it up and send it to the (Office of Student Conduct.)"

Williamson said the students could have faced felony charges if Zaxby's had decided to pursue them.

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