Feds seize 200 kilos of cartel drugs, guns across Athens area
Federal authorities have dismantled three cartel drug rings operating around Athens, sending two traffickers to prison for decades and arresting a man accused of smuggling meth inside cabbages.
Federal authorities have dismantled three cartel drug rings operating around Athens, sending two traffickers to prison for decades and arresting a man accused of smuggling meth inside cabbages.
Athens zoo mourns the death of 16-year-old black bear
Bear Hollow Zoo is mourning the death of Yonah, a 16-year-old American black bear who was humanely euthanized Sunday evening following a severe battle with pneumonia.
Bear Hollow Zoo is mourning the death of Yonah, a 16-year-old American black bear who was humanely euthanized Sunday evening following a severe battle with pneumonia.
Georgia police charge Athens suspect with obscene internet contact
Athens police arrested a 38-year-old man for obscene internet contact with a minor following an investigation into online exploitation.
Athens police arrested a 38-year-old man for obscene internet contact with a minor following an investigation into online exploitation.
Woman assaulted inside Athens bar bathroom, police say
An Athens sexual assault investigation is underway after a woman reported three men attacked her inside a bar restroom.
An Athens sexual assault investigation is underway after a woman reported three men attacked her inside a bar restroom.
Man, 46, dies after crashing into downtown Athens building
A 46-year-old man died Wednesday morning after crashing his vehicle into a historic building in downtown Athens.
A 46-year-old man died Wednesday morning after crashing his vehicle into a historic building in downtown Athens.
LIVE: Counties A-D election results 2026
Voters across Georgia cast ballots in high-stakes municipal elections and major infrastructure funding referendums.
Voters across Georgia cast ballots in high-stakes municipal elections and major infrastructure funding referendums.
Traffic stop leads to Winterville police shooting, crash
A traffic stop turned into a police shooting and high-speed chase Sunday morning when an Athens man wanted on warrants sped away from officers before wrecking in Hull, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
A traffic stop turned into a police shooting and high-speed chase Sunday morning when an Athens man wanted on warrants sped away from officers before wrecking in Hull, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
Georgia music legends The B-52s honored on Hollywood Walk of Fame
The B-52s, the iconic band originating from Athens, Georgia, will be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Thursday.
The B-52s, the iconic band originating from Athens, Georgia, will be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Thursday.
Clarke County jail officer arrested on kidnapping, battery charges
An 18-year-old probationary detention officer at the Clarke County Jail was fired and arrested Tuesday on multiple charges, including kidnapping and battery, police said.
An 18-year-old probationary detention officer at the Clarke County Jail was fired and arrested Tuesday on multiple charges, including kidnapping and battery, police said.
2 arrested, 2 kilos of fentanyl seized in Athens drug raids
Two men face felony drug trafficking charges after law enforcement officers seized two kilograms of fentanyl, cocaine, and a firearm during raids at two Athens homes, according to police.
Two men face felony drug trafficking charges after law enforcement officers seized two kilograms of fentanyl, cocaine, and a firearm during raids at two Athens homes, according to police.
Commissioner arrested, jail plans, cat rescue and growing jackpot
This morning’s briefs include a Baldwin County commissioner’s arrest, planned jail upgrades in Athens-Clarke County, a cat rescue in Lee County and a $635 million Powerball jackpot.
This morning’s briefs include a Baldwin County commissioner’s arrest, planned jail upgrades in Athens-Clarke County, a cat rescue in Lee County and a $635 million Powerball jackpot.
Man arrested for malice murder after fatal Athens shooting
Police have arrested a 24-year-old man in connection with a fatal Sunday morning shooting in Athens.
Police have arrested a 24-year-old man in connection with a fatal Sunday morning shooting in Athens.
Athens police officer fired for allegedly using Flock system to track ex
An Athens-Clarke County police officer has been terminated after an internal investigation revealed he misused the Flock system for personal reasons, according to the department.
An Athens-Clarke County police officer has been terminated after an internal investigation revealed he misused the Flock system for personal reasons, according to the department.
911 calls, report reveal new details in UGA student's 8th-floor fall
A 21-year-old University of Georgia student is recovering after surviving an eight-floor fall through a window screen at an Athens apartment building Saturday.
A 21-year-old University of Georgia student is recovering after surviving an eight-floor fall through a window screen at an Athens apartment building Saturday.
UGA student falls from 8th floor apartment window near campus
A University of Georgia student suffered serious injuries after falling from an eighth-floor apartment window near campus, according to police.
A University of Georgia student suffered serious injuries after falling from an eighth-floor apartment window near campus, according to police.
Former Clarke County jail officer arrested after misconduct investigation
A former detention officer with the Clarke County Sheriff's Office was arrested following an internal investigation into professional misconduct, according to authorities.
A former detention officer with the Clarke County Sheriff's Office was arrested following an internal investigation into professional misconduct, according to authorities.
Athens lottery player scratches off a $4 million win
One Georgia Lottery player turned a stop at an Athens convenience store into a multimillion-dollar payday.
One Georgia Lottery player turned a stop at an Athens convenience store into a multimillion-dollar payday.
Children unharmed after vehicle smashes into Athens home
A driver was hospitalized with serious head and internal injuries Sunday after crashing a vehicle into an occupied trailer on Danielsville Road.
A driver was hospitalized with serious head and internal injuries Sunday after crashing a vehicle into an occupied trailer on Danielsville Road.
Early morning Athens crash turns fatal on Old Hull Road
A 30-year-old Athens man died Monday morning after crashing his truck into a ditch on Old Hull Road and stepping into the roadway.
A 30-year-old Athens man died Monday morning after crashing his truck into a ditch on Old Hull Road and stepping into the roadway.
Athens man sentenced to life in prison in child molestation case
An Athens man will serve decades in prison after an Athens-Clarke County jury found him guilty of aggravated sexual battery and child molestation charges, according to prosecutors.
An Athens man will serve decades in prison after an Athens-Clarke County jury found him guilty of aggravated sexual battery and child molestation charges, according to prosecutors.