25 hurt when floor collapses at massive house party in Athens
There were close to 500 people squeezed into a house party on Magnolia Bluff Drive early Friday morning when the floor collapsed, sending partiers crashing into the basement, a captain for the Athens-Clarke County Fire and Emergency Services said.
76-year-old dies in Athens car crash, police say
Athens-Clarke County police said one person died in a collision on Saturday.
Arrest made in fatal hit-and-run of UGA student
A woman suspected of being connected to a fatal hit-and-run has been arrested and charged, Athens-Clarke County police announced Wednesday.
Clarke County school board approves $3.9 million grant for pre-K building
The Clarke County Board of Education approved a more than $3.9 million Early Head Start Expansion Grant for an expanded "Office of Early Learning," which the district hopes will help it meet the demand for pre-kindergarten programs.
Police: Georgia suspects asks to use phone, steals thousands from strangers
Athens-Clarke County police are searching for the man accused of stealing thousands of dollars from people who believed they were helping him.
Neighbors shocked by Nazi symbols in Athens-Clarke County community
Neighbors in one Athens-Clarke County community are concerned after finding Nazi stickers.
Clarke County schools to return to full-time, in-person learning on April 12
Clarke County School District Superintendent Dr. Xernona Thomas announced all students will return to full-time, in-person instruction following the system's spring break on April 12, according to a statement.
UGA student killed in Athens hit-and-run, police say
Police are searching for a suspect in a fatal hit-and-run that killed a University of Georgia student on Sunday, according to an Athens-Clarke County Police Department spokesperson.
Athens-Clarke County warning school zone speeders for 30 days
Police in Athens-Clarke County are warning school zone speeders — for 30 days only.
Multiple cases of fraudulent mobile app money transfers in Athens, police say
Athens-Clarke County police are investigating after receiving several complaints related to fraudulent money transfers involving well-known mobile apps.
Athens-Clarke County police arrest suspect in alleged shooting on West Broad Street
Athens-Clarke County police said they've made an arrest in a Wednesday morning shooting.
Educators immunized at 2 Athens high schools
Halo Smart has been eager to get back into her classroom at Athens Career Academy. The high school teacher signed up early and lined up early to receive her first dose of the Pfizer vaccine Wednesday at Clarke Central High School.
Athens carjacker fired shot at victim before driving away, police say
Athens-Clarke County police are investigating a carjacking at a hotel on Classic Road on Wednesday.
Company's initiative supports Georgia businesses, dedicated employees
One company tied to the travel industry that was hit hard by the pandemic is trying to support small businesses and employees falling on hard times.
Sheriff: UGA student charged with sexual exploitation of children
Cherokee County detectives have charged a University of Georgia student with more than a dozen counts of sexual exploitation of children.
Police: 19-year-old charged in armed Playstation 5 robbery
Police say the two victims thought they were going to sell the Playstation 5 but ended up being held at gunpoint.
UGA plans to resume normal operations in fall semester
The University of Georgia provided a forecast of instructional plans for fall and summer semesters, and the school projects to resume "normal operations" by the 2021 fall semester.
UGA maintenance worker charged with child molestation
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has arrested a University of Georgia maintenance worker on child molestation charges.
Athens-Clarke County police arrest man accused of kidnapping store clerk
Police in Athens said officers were able to apprehend a man suspected of robbing a store, kidnapping the clerk and forcing her to go to a local hotel against their will.
Athens-Clarke County police released body camera footage of deadly shooting
Athens-Clarke County police released footage of a shooting captured on a body-worn camera on Friday evening.