Clarke Central High School evacuated after reported propane leak
Students at a Clarke County high school were evacuated on Monday afternoon following a reported propane leak on campus.
Students at a Clarke County high school were evacuated on Monday afternoon following a reported propane leak on campus.
Athens police investigating second rape of young woman
The assault was reported shortly before 10 a.m. on Feb. 27 from a residence on East Campus Road.
The assault was reported shortly before 10 a.m. on Feb. 27 from a residence on East Campus Road.
Man accused of raping University of Georgia student, police say
A 19-year-old is facing assault-related charges after police said he raped a University of Georgia student early Saturday morning while she was walking home.
A 19-year-old is facing assault-related charges after police said he raped a University of Georgia student early Saturday morning while she was walking home.
UGA instructor fired, flees country following ‘predatory texting’ allegations
A University of Georgia instructor has been fired and has fled the country following viral allegations of predatory texting with a minor.
A University of Georgia instructor has been fired and has fled the country following viral allegations of predatory texting with a minor.
UGA investigating instructor over 'predatory texting' allegations
The University of Georgia and the GBI are investigating an instructor after viral videos showed influencers confronting them in class over alleged predatory texting.
The University of Georgia and the GBI are investigating an instructor after viral videos showed influencers confronting them in class over alleged predatory texting.
UGA football coach retrieved cars after players' traffic arrests
Police reports show UGA football players Chris Cole Jr. and Darren Ikinnagbon were driving 105 mph and following "too closely" before their arrests in Athens.
Police reports show UGA football players Chris Cole Jr. and Darren Ikinnagbon were driving 105 mph and following "too closely" before their arrests in Athens.
Megan Moroney’s surprise Athens show draws 7,000
Country music star Megan Moroney returned to her roots Monday night, surprising fans with a “9 Cities. 9 Days.” stop at Akins Ford Arena that drew more than 7,000 people and turned downtown Athens pink.
Country music star Megan Moroney returned to her roots Monday night, surprising fans with a “9 Cities. 9 Days.” stop at Akins Ford Arena that drew more than 7,000 people and turned downtown Athens pink.
Athens man charged with DUI, vehicular homicide after striking bicyclist
An Athens man has been arrested in connection with a deadly crash that claimed the life of a 37-year-old bicyclist on Saturday.
An Athens man has been arrested in connection with a deadly crash that claimed the life of a 37-year-old bicyclist on Saturday.
Strong winds fuel Athens house fire; 2 displaced
Strong winds fueled an Athens house fire, which spread and sparked secondary fires on neighboring structures Monday afternoon, fire officials said.
Strong winds fueled an Athens house fire, which spread and sparked secondary fires on neighboring structures Monday afternoon, fire officials said.
Weaver D’s, DePalma’s closing downtown Athens restaurants
Two iconic downtown Athens restaurants have announced upcoming closures for different reasons.
Two iconic downtown Athens restaurants have announced upcoming closures for different reasons.
Megan Moroney announces surprise Athens concert: How to get $9 tickets
Country music star Megan Moroney is returning to her roots for a surprise performance at an Athens arena on Monday, showcasing hits from her latest album, “Cloud 9."
Country music star Megan Moroney is returning to her roots for a surprise performance at an Athens arena on Monday, showcasing hits from her latest album, “Cloud 9."
Laken Riley remembered 2 years later with 'Run for Your Life' 5K
Laken Riley was remembers two years after being killed while running on UGA's campus with a 5k event that kicked off at Tate Plaza.
Laken Riley was remembers two years after being killed while running on UGA's campus with a 5k event that kicked off at Tate Plaza.
Tara Baker's murder trial: Edrick Faust sentenced in killing
Edrick Faust, the convicted killer of University of Georgia law student Tara Baker, was sentenced in an Athens Clarke County courtroom on Thursday afternoon.
Edrick Faust, the convicted killer of University of Georgia law student Tara Baker, was sentenced in an Athens Clarke County courtroom on Thursday afternoon.
2 UGA football players arrested for speeding
UGA football players Chris Cole and Darren Ikinnagbon were arrested for reckless driving and speeding over 100 mph in Athens on Wednesday night.
UGA football players Chris Cole and Darren Ikinnagbon were arrested for reckless driving and speeding over 100 mph in Athens on Wednesday night.
Slain UGA student’s family files $50M lawsuit against wrong-way driver
The family of a UGA doctoral student was in court to ask a judge to award them tens of millions of dollars in damages after their daughter was killed in a wrong-way DUI crash.
The family of a UGA doctoral student was in court to ask a judge to award them tens of millions of dollars in damages after their daughter was killed in a wrong-way DUI crash.
Tara Baker's murder trial: Edrick Faust found guilty on all counts
Jurors have found Edrick Faust guilty on all counts in the murder of University of Georgia law student Tara Baker, bringing a 25-year-old case to a close.
Jurors have found Edrick Faust guilty on all counts in the murder of University of Georgia law student Tara Baker, bringing a 25-year-old case to a close.
Tara Baker's murder trial: Jury deliberations continue Tuesday
Jurors are set to resume deliberations Tuesday morning in the murder trial of Edrick Faust, who is accused of killing University of Georgia law student Tara Baker 25 years ago.
Jurors are set to resume deliberations Tuesday morning in the murder trial of Edrick Faust, who is accused of killing University of Georgia law student Tara Baker 25 years ago.
Jury set to begin deliberations in Tara Baker's murder trial
The Edrick Faust murder trial for the 2001 killing of Tara Baker has gone to the jury following closing arguments in Athens-Clarke County.
The Edrick Faust murder trial for the 2001 killing of Tara Baker has gone to the jury following closing arguments in Athens-Clarke County.
State rests case in Tara Baker murder trial after DNA testimony
The state rested its case against accused killer Edrick Faust on Wednesday after testimony about DNA being found on Tara Baker's body linking Faust to the crime. The state also played the GBI's interview with Faust from 2024.
The state rested its case against accused killer Edrick Faust on Wednesday after testimony about DNA being found on Tara Baker's body linking Faust to the crime. The state also played the GBI's interview with Faust from 2024.
Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | Feb. 13-15, 2026
Looking for plans this week? From Broadway-caliber performances and major concerts to family festivals, comedy shows and community runs, metro Atlanta is packed with ways to get out and have some fun.
Looking for plans this week? From Broadway-caliber performances and major concerts to family festivals, comedy shows and community runs, metro Atlanta is packed with ways to get out and have some fun.