Athens mechanic sentenced to life for running meth ring at auto shop
An Athens auto shop worker received two life sentences Friday for running a major methamphetamine ring out of his workplace.
An Athens auto shop worker received two life sentences Friday for running a major methamphetamine ring out of his workplace.
Former Athens officer, 2 others arrested in child abuse case
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation arrested three people, including a former Athens-Clarke County police investigator, in a child abuse investigation in Franklin County.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation arrested three people, including a former Athens-Clarke County police investigator, in a child abuse investigation in Franklin County.
Athens woman sentenced after threatening to kill couples trying to adopt
An Athens woman was sentenced to 20 months in federal prison Sunday after prosecutors said she used stolen identities to torment couples seeking to adopt a baby.
An Athens woman was sentenced to 20 months in federal prison Sunday after prosecutors said she used stolen identities to torment couples seeking to adopt a baby.
Athens Rock Lobsters moving to SPHL next season
The Athens Rock Lobsters announced Wednesday the franchise will move to the Southern Professional Hockey League beginning with the 2026-27 season.
The Athens Rock Lobsters announced Wednesday the franchise will move to the Southern Professional Hockey League beginning with the 2026-27 season.
Officer shoots armed man on Hull Road in Athens
The GBI is investigating an officer-involved shooting on Hull Road in Athens that left an armed man dead early Tuesday morning.
The GBI is investigating an officer-involved shooting on Hull Road in Athens that left an armed man dead early Tuesday morning.
FOX 5's DJ Shockley shares 'patience and perseverance' lessons at UGA graduation
Former Georgia quarterback and FOX 5 sports director DJ Shockley addressed several thousand graduates at Sanford Stadium in Athens on Friday.
Former Georgia quarterback and FOX 5 sports director DJ Shockley addressed several thousand graduates at Sanford Stadium in Athens on Friday.
Athens teen dead, another injured in early morning shooting
Jakel Arnold, 22, was arrested and charged with murder after a shooting on Rowe Road in Athens left a 17-year-old dead and another teen injured.
Jakel Arnold, 22, was arrested and charged with murder after a shooting on Rowe Road in Athens left a 17-year-old dead and another teen injured.
2 Athens gang members convicted in 2022 porch murder
Two Athens gang members face life in prison after a jury convicted them Tuesday for the 2022 murder of a teen on his front porch.
Two Athens gang members face life in prison after a jury convicted them Tuesday for the 2022 murder of a teen on his front porch.
Athens police arrest man for murder after body found in tent
Police in Athens have arrested a 30-year-old man in connection with a killing after a body was found in a tent last week.
Police in Athens have arrested a 30-year-old man in connection with a killing after a body was found in a tent last week.
Statham woman identified in Athens Atlanta Highway death
Police in Athens have identified a woman found dead on Atlanta Highway in January as 74-year-old Rosalinda Gurley.
Police in Athens have identified a woman found dead on Atlanta Highway in January as 74-year-old Rosalinda Gurley.
Police report on NFL draft prospect released: Why was Zachariah Branch arrested?
Police have released a detailed report explaining the arrest of former Georgia wide receiver Zachariah Branch in Athens early Sunday morning.
Police have released a detailed report explaining the arrest of former Georgia wide receiver Zachariah Branch in Athens early Sunday morning.
Why attorneys say Zachariah Branch's Athens arrest was over the line
Former Georgia wide receiver Zachariah Branch was arrested in Athens early Sunday morning and charged with two misdemeanors.
Former Georgia wide receiver Zachariah Branch was arrested in Athens early Sunday morning and charged with two misdemeanors.
Georgia WR Zachariah Branch arrested in Athens before NFL draft
Former Georgia receiver Zachariah Branch was arrested early Sunday in Athens on two misdemeanor charges.
Former Georgia receiver Zachariah Branch was arrested early Sunday in Athens on two misdemeanor charges.
Police arrest 39-year-old Athens man in child exploitation case
An Athens man faces charges of sexual exploitation of children after local and federal authorities investigated a report of illegal online activity Thursday.
An Athens man faces charges of sexual exploitation of children after local and federal authorities investigated a report of illegal online activity Thursday.
Protesters rally in Athens during JD Vance visit to UGA area
Hundreds of protesters gathered outside Akins Ford Arena in Athens Tuesday to rally against the Trump administration and Vice President JD Vance's appearance.
Hundreds of protesters gathered outside Akins Ford Arena in Athens Tuesday to rally against the Trump administration and Vice President JD Vance's appearance.
JD Vance talks Iran 'grand bargain' and housing at Georgia event
Vice President JD Vance joined Turning Point USA in Athens to discuss the administration's economic and foreign policy goals.
Vice President JD Vance joined Turning Point USA in Athens to discuss the administration's economic and foreign policy goals.
Erika Kirk misses Georgia Turning Point USA event over safety concerns
Vice President JD Vance revealed that Erika Kirk, the widow of slain activist Charlie Kirk, opted out of the Athens Turning Point USA event on Tuesday due to safety concerns.
Vice President JD Vance revealed that Erika Kirk, the widow of slain activist Charlie Kirk, opted out of the Athens Turning Point USA event on Tuesday due to safety concerns.
Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan to rock Sanford Stadium in April
Sanford Stadium will host a massive country music concert featuring superstars Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan on April 25.
Sanford Stadium will host a massive country music concert featuring superstars Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan on April 25.
Turning Point USA, VP JD Vance coming to Athens today
The Turning Point USA is making a stop at the University of Georgia as part of a multi-campus tour across the country, with high-profile guests expected to attend.
The Turning Point USA is making a stop at the University of Georgia as part of a multi-campus tour across the country, with high-profile guests expected to attend.
GBI probes inmate death at Athens-Clarke County Jail
The GBI is investigating after a 45-year-old man was found dead in his Athens-Clarke County Jail cell.
The GBI is investigating after a 45-year-old man was found dead in his Athens-Clarke County Jail cell.


















