Firefighters rescue person from Athens house fire on Christmas Eve
Athens firefighters rescued a person from a home nearly engulfed by flames on Christmas Eve, with the victim later transferred to a burn center for treatment.
Third fatal crash in a week reported in Athens-Clarke County
Athens-Clarke County police reported the area's third fatal crash in a week after a driver struck a power pole on North Avenue Friday.
Driver killed in fiery crash on Christmas morning in Athens area
Athens-Clarke County police are investigating a fatal crash that claimed the life of a driver early Christmas morning.
Pregnant woman dies after husband killed in Clarke County crash
A pregnant woman and her unborn child have died following a violent wrong-way crash on the Georgia Highway 10 Inner Loop in Athens, adding to the toll from a chain-reaction collision that unfolded early Saturday.
Woman charged a week after car plows into Alps Village Kroger in Athens
Woman charged with felony serious injury by vehicle after crashing through front of Athens Kroger.
Athens police arrest Madison man in deadly West Broad Street shooting
Investigators arrested 22-year-old Jamarioun Clark in Newton County on charges including felony murder in the death of Anargyros Mantas.
Wrong-way driver kills two in multi-vehicle crash on Athens Inner Loop
Wrong-way driver caused a multi-vehicle crash that killed two people and critically injured two others in Athens.
26-year-old shot, killed in Athens; police investigating
Police in Athens-Clarke County are investigating a fatal incident after a man was found unresponsive in the roadway early Thursday morning.
Former Georgia assistant coach Richard Bell dies at 88
Longtime college football coach Richard Bell, who served as an assistant at both the University of Georgia and Georgia Tech, has died.
Car crashes into Athens Kroger near self-checkout area
Photos sent to FOX 5 show a car that crashed into a Kroger store in Athens, ending up near the self-checkout area.
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.