FOUND: Missing Athens 10-year-old has been located

Athens-Clarke County police are searching for Quiniyah Baker, a 10-year-old girl last seen on East Carver Drive.

Athens gang unit seizes 6 machine guns, 11 pounds of marijuana in raid

Three men were arrested after an investigation led to a drug bust and seizure of multiple firearms, according to the Athens-Clark County Police Department.

Atlanta police capture Top 10 Most Wanted murder suspect Darius Williams

Atlanta police arrested Most Wanted murder suspect Darius Williams in Athens-Clarke County on Tuesday following a 2021 fatal shooting.

Athens traffic stop leads to arrest of murder suspect

An Athens-Clarke County police officer arrested a passenger wanted for murder in another state after pulling over a vehicle during a recent traffic stop.

Second arrest made in downtown Athens shooting

A 21-year-old man faces felony charges after a downtown Athens shooting damaged several local businesses along East Clayton Street last week.

Georgia transfer Ja’Marley Riddle: Felony charges dropped

Georgia football corner back Ja’Marley Riddle will not face prosecution after Brunswick District Attorney’s office dropped all felony drug and speeding charges against him.

Athens shooting leaves businesses damaged, 19-year-old arrested

Athens-Clarke County police arrested a 19-year-old man after gunfire damaged multiple businesses in downtown Athens on Sunday.

Athens man charged with child sexual exploitation

A 20-year-old Athens man has been arrested on multiple child sexual exploitation charges following an investigation by the Athens-Clarke County Police Department.

3 Athens men jailed after police seize guns, drugs during raids

An investigation by a specialized gang unit culminated in a double property raid Friday, landing three Athens men behind bars on weapons, drug and street gang charges.

Prowler reported peeping into windows in Athens: 'Remain alert'

Police are searching for a suspect accused of peeping into windows and entering at least one home near the University of Georgia campus.

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.

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.

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.