Athens officials approve resolution proclaiming county 'safe haven' for LGBTQ+ community
Athens officials passed the resolution in response to what officials said was a rise in legislation across the country that threatens the rights of LGBTQIA+ individuals.
Athens officials passed the resolution in response to what officials said was a rise in legislation across the country that threatens the rights of LGBTQIA+ individuals.
Residents along rural Athens two-lane claimed for decades they were being poisoned. They were right
Residents of a working-class Athens neighborhood claimed for decades they were being poisoned, with a high rate of cancer, only for state and federal environmental experts to brush their concerns aside. New tests show the residents were right, with unsafe levels of PFAS, or forever chemicals, in their well water.
Residents of a working-class Athens neighborhood claimed for decades they were being poisoned, with a high rate of cancer, only for state and federal environmental experts to brush their concerns aside. New tests show the residents were right, with unsafe levels of PFAS, or forever chemicals, in their well water.
UGA extends suspension for Students for Justice in Palestine
The University of Georgia has announced new disciplinary measures for a student organization involved in a protest that turned violent earlier this year.
The University of Georgia has announced new disciplinary measures for a student organization involved in a protest that turned violent earlier this year.
Athens man sentenced to 30 years for inappropriate filming of child
A 37-year-old Athens man will spend 30 years in federal prison for the sexual exploitation of a 7-year-old child.
A 37-year-old Athens man will spend 30 years in federal prison for the sexual exploitation of a 7-year-old child.
Georgia Bulldogs celebrate big win with mini movie on social media
The Georgia Bulldogs are heading to the Sugar Bowl following their impressive victory over Texas last weekend.
The Georgia Bulldogs are heading to the Sugar Bowl following their impressive victory over Texas last weekend.
Athens Rock Lobsters' games postponed due to inspections of new arena
The Athens Rock Lobsters have announced changes to their home opening schedule due to inspections at Akins Ford Arena, the team’s new venue.
The Athens Rock Lobsters have announced changes to their home opening schedule due to inspections at Akins Ford Arena, the team’s new venue.
Convicted UGA campus murderer Jose Ibarra files motion for new trial
Attorneys for Jose Ibarra, who was convicted last month in the deadly attack on 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley on UGA's campus, are asking for a new trial.
Attorneys for Jose Ibarra, who was convicted last month in the deadly attack on 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley on UGA's campus, are asking for a new trial.
Athens-Clark County commissioner pleads guilty to speeding after 2023 arrest
An Athens-Clarke County commissioner has pleaded guilty to speeding, nearly two years after her arrest on a suspected DUI charge, according to court records.
An Athens-Clarke County commissioner has pleaded guilty to speeding, nearly two years after her arrest on a suspected DUI charge, according to court records.
Atlanta tax preparer pleads guilty to $3M fraud scheme
An Athens tax preparer has pleaded guilty to filing over $3 million in fraudulent tax returns, potentially facing up to 30 years in federal prison.
An Athens tax preparer has pleaded guilty to filing over $3 million in fraudulent tax returns, potentially facing up to 30 years in federal prison.
2 teens indicted for murder of 20-year-old at Athens apartments
Investigators say the 17-year-old and 15-year-old suspects accused of killing a man in Athens are members of the Sex Money Murder gang.
Investigators say the 17-year-old and 15-year-old suspects accused of killing a man in Athens are members of the Sex Money Murder gang.
First Black UGA football player reflects on historic journey
In 1967, Atlanta native James "Jim" Hurley made history when he put on the jersey and made the roster of UGA's freshman football team.
In 1967, Atlanta native James "Jim" Hurley made history when he put on the jersey and made the roster of UGA's freshman football team.
Laken Riley, Jose Ibarra murder trial could be used as blueprint for future cases
Experts say the murder trial against Jose Ibarra could help change the way that cases are argued in the future.
Experts say the murder trial against Jose Ibarra could help change the way that cases are argued in the future.
Georgia senator seeks death penalty for Laken Riley's killer, calls on attorney general to step in
The Georgia senator has demanded that Attorney General Chris Carr file an emergency motion to intervene and push for the death penalty against Laken Riley’s killer.
The Georgia senator has demanded that Attorney General Chris Carr file an emergency motion to intervene and push for the death penalty against Laken Riley’s killer.
Laken Riley's death opens larger discussion about immigration, deportation
Despite the State choosing not to focus on Jose Ibarra's immigration status, and instead on the ample evidence they believed had implicated him, the murder of Laken Riley quickly turned into a contentious political debate with Republicans, spearheaded by President-elect Donald Trump.
Despite the State choosing not to focus on Jose Ibarra's immigration status, and instead on the ample evidence they believed had implicated him, the murder of Laken Riley quickly turned into a contentious political debate with Republicans, spearheaded by President-elect Donald Trump.
Jose Ibarra found guilty for murder of Laken Riley, sentenced to life without parole
Jose Ibarra, 26, was found guilty Wednesday on all counts in the murder of 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley.
Jose Ibarra, 26, was found guilty Wednesday on all counts in the murder of 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley.
Jose Ibarra Murder Trial Day 3: Laken Riley's family sees surveillance video
Ibarra, 26, is charged with murder, kidnapping, and other crimes in connection with Riley's death in February.
Ibarra, 26, is charged with murder, kidnapping, and other crimes in connection with Riley's death in February.
Mother's phone calls, texts discussed during Jose Ibarra's trial for Laken Riley's murder
Georgia nursing student Laken Riley texted and called her mom as she headed out for a run to see whether she had time to chat - but then didn't respond to her mother's calls or increasingly frantic text messages.
Georgia nursing student Laken Riley texted and called her mom as she headed out for a run to see whether she had time to chat - but then didn't respond to her mother's calls or increasingly frantic text messages.
Laken Riley murder: Officers testifying about Jose Ibarra's clothing on day 2
Testimony resumed today in the Athens courtroom where Jose Ibarra is on trial for the murder of University of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley.
Testimony resumed today in the Athens courtroom where Jose Ibarra is on trial for the murder of University of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley.
UGA cold case murder: Bond denied for suspect in murder of law student Tara Baker
The man accused of killing UGA law student Tara Baker and trying to hide the murder by setting her apartment on fire more than 23 years ago will remain in jail after a judge denied him bond again.
The man accused of killing UGA law student Tara Baker and trying to hide the murder by setting her apartment on fire more than 23 years ago will remain in jail after a judge denied him bond again.
Laken Riley murder: Jose Ibarra 'went hunting for females' on UGA campus, prosecutors say
A Venezuelan man "went hunting for females on the University of Georgia's campus" earlier this year and ended up killing nursing student Laken Riley after a struggle, a prosecutor said Friday.
A Venezuelan man "went hunting for females on the University of Georgia's campus" earlier this year and ended up killing nursing student Laken Riley after a struggle, a prosecutor said Friday.