Democrat Eric Gisler claims narrow win in long-held GOP state House district
Democrat Eric Gisler holds a roughly 200 vote lead in a historically Republican Georgia House district.
Former Athens-Clarke police officer indicted in child abuse, bestiality case
Former officer Amber Nicole Ferguson is indicted on federal child sexual abuse and bestiality related charges.
Georgia seeks $390K from ex-linebacker Damon Wilson in NIL dispute
The University of Georgia Athletic Association is seeking $390,000 from Damon Wilson II over an NIL deal allegedly violated when he transferred.
Woman shot at Athens dentist office; suspect arrested in Butts County
Police say a woman was shot inside an Athens dentist office in a domestic incident before the suspect, Carl Clark, shot himself during a traffic stop in Butts County.
Athens man faces federal sentence for directing child abuse online
A related 2024 investigation uncovered chats where Barnett gave explicit instructions for abusing a young child.
Three suspects charged in deadly Athens robbery that killed Winterville man
Three Athens residents were arrested in connection with the Nov. 6 shooting death of Antonio Jewell.
Nazi-costumed man accused of assaulting UGA student in downtown Athens
A 33-year-old man was arrested after allegedly assaulting a UGA student while dressed in a Nazi uniform downtown Athens.
Missing 77-year-old Athens woman found dead
The Athens-Clarke County Police Department said officers found the body of a missing 77-year-old woman with dementia.
Georgia bus incident recalls long, bumpy history of Auburn road trips
A University of Georgia bus carrying athletic support staff to Auburn was involved in a minor traffic accident Friday night.
Georgia beats Kentucky after first home loss in years to Alabama
The Georgia Bulldogs beat the University of Kentucky Wildcats 35-14, following last week's loss to Alabama.
Woman arrested after 3 teens shot in Athens over weekend
A woman has been arrested in connection with a downtown Athens shooting that injured three teenagers, police said.
Multiple teens shot in Athens early Sunday morning
Three teens were shot in Athens early Sunday morning, according to police.
Athens man arrested in 2016 murder of James Mitchell
Nearly a decade after James Mitchell vanished, Athens-Clarke County police say they have made an arrest in his killing.
Former Athens Rock Lobsters player killed in crash
25-year-old Orca Wiesblatt died in British Columbia accident.
Deadly UGA crash: Jalen Carter's testimony in Victoria Bowles lawsuit revealed
Victoria Bowles filed a lawsuit seeking over $5 million in damages against Jalen Carter for his alleged role in the 2023 crash that killed two people and injured her.
Clarke County student gets Georgia football dream weekend
A Clarke County high school student received the experience of a lifetime with help from a nonprofit that helps young people facing challenges.
St. Mary’s to end Lavonia birthing services, shift care to Athens hospital
St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital will close its labor and delivery unit due to financial and staffing pressures.
Historic Athens wants to rename a downtown park
A local nonprofit is leading an effort to rename a new downtown park in honor of two trailblazing Black legislators from Athens.
Athens mayor says rainbow crosswalks will not be replaced
Athens Mayor Kelly Girtz said the city’s rainbow crosswalks will not be removed, despite a federal order telling states to eliminate them within 60 days.
Active shooter hoaxes rattle students at 3 Georgia universities in 1 night
The University of Georgia, University of West Georgia and Clark Atlanta University all received active shooter threats on Friday night.