16-year-old arrested for shooting death of 20-year-old in Athens

Athens-Clarke County Police Department (ACCPD) is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred late on May 27 at Rolling Ridge Apartments.

Georgia football coach Kirby Smart puts Athens home up for sale

Kirby Smart's not leaving the Bulldogs anytime soon, but the highest-paid coach in college football is putting his home in Athens up for sale.

Athens teenager shot in the head, 20-year-old resident arrested

A 20-year-old Athens man has been arrested for shooting a 17-year-old Athens teenager in the head on May 20, according to Athens-Clark Police Department.

Multiple guns seized by Athens-Clarke County Police Department Gang Unit

On May 17, the Athens-Clarke County Police Department (ACCPD) Gang Unit executed a search warrant at Rolling Ridge Apartments, resulting in the seizure of six firearms.

Jose Ibarra: Hearing scheduled for man accused of killing Laken Riley

An arraignment hearing has been scheduled for the man accused of killing nursing student Laken Riley on the University of Georgia campus in Athens.

New Athens minor league hockey team name honors B-52s

The new minor league hockey team that will begin play next season in the home of the University of Georgia is paying homage to one of Athens' most famous bands.

UGA cold case: GBI talk about arrest in law student's death 23 years ago

Investigators held a press conference on Monday afternoon to reveal new details about their investigation into the decades-old cold case mystery of the murder of University of Georgia Law student Tara Louise Baker.

Fourth arrest in deadly Athens toddler shooting

A fourth person was arrested in the deadly shooting of a 3-year-old boy at an Athens mobile home park in March.

Athens-Clarke County officer shoots at suspect during pursuit

The Athens-Clarke County Police Department claims an officer was forced to fire his weapon when a suspect brandished a gun in Athens.

Arrest of third suspect in deadly Athens toddler shooting

A third person was arrested in the deadly shooting of a 3-year-old boy at an Athens mobile home park in March.

Man killed by vehicle in Athens, hit-and-run driver arrested

A 34-year-old man was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver at approximately 3:40 a.m. April 30 in Athens.

Police arrest pro-Palestine protesters on University of Georgia campus

University of Georgia police and Georgia State Patrol troopers have arrested multiple people during a pro-Palestine protest at the Athens college on Monday morning.

1 dead, 1 injured in Athens double shooting Wednesday night

One person was killed and another person was hospitalized as the result of a late-night shooting April 17 in the 100 block of Huntington Road.