Students dismissed after fire 'intentionally' started in Cedar Shoals High bathroom
A message on the school's website said the fire was "intentionally" set in a student bathroom in the main building of Cedar Shoals High School.
Athens man who shot at repo workers given max prison sentence
Police said Ceddrick Demon Mercery, who was a previously convicted felon, tried to run over two people repossessing his Honda Accord on Sept. 23, 2020. They said Mercery then rolled down the window and fired three shots at the workers, missing, before driving away.
Debbie Collier case: Daughter goes on the record during live podcast
The daughter of Athens office manager Debbie Collier, whose disturbing death in Habersham County has caused much speculation, shared her story Wednesday evening during a live podcast.
Athens jailer charged after inappropriate relationship with inmate, sheriff says
Karen Amaya was charged with violation of oath of office.
Walker, Warnock campaign full steam ahead across state
Senate candidate Herschel Walker was hoping to benefit from the game day energy in Athens ahead of the University of Georgia's triumphant matchup against Tennessee Saturday. Meanwhile, Senator Raphael Warnock, his democratic challenger, spent his day on a tour bus across the state trying to get voters out to the polls.
No. 1 Georgia shuts down QB Hooker, No. 2 Tennessee, 27-13
Stetson Bennett threw two touchdown passes and ran for a score and No. 1 Georgia shut down No. 2 Tennessee’s high-powered offense, dominating the Volunteers 27-13 on Saturday in an SEC showdown of the nation’s top-ranked teams.
Funeral for Vince Dooley will be private, public celebration of life announcement coming later
Loved ones will hold a private funeral for late Georgia Bulldogs football coach Vince Dooley with a public celebration of the college football legend's life to be announced later.
Legendary UGA football coach, athletics director Vince Dooley, 90, dies
The University of Georgia's winningest football coach and longtime athletics director Vince Dooley has died at 90 years old.
20-year-old woman killed, teen injured in Athens shooting
Athens-Clarke County police are investigating a shooting that left a 20-year-old dead and a 17-year-old seriously injured.
FOUND: Police reunite nonverbal boy found alone in Athens with guardian
FOUND: Police reunite nonverbal boy found alone in Athens with guardian.
Juvenile shot 13-year-old in Athens home, police say
Police said another child inside the home found a gun and shot the teenager. Police haven't said if they plan to file charges or if there were adults in the home when the shooting happened.
Man, 19, killed after exchanging shots with 18-year-old, police say
Athens-Clarke County police said an 18-year-old man exchanged gunfire with a 19-year-old man, killing him on Friday afternoon.
Athens grandmother convicted of trafficking meth with grandchild in car, feds say
An Athens grandmother faces prison time for trafficking meth and fleeing from police with her 2-year-old grandchild in the car. Officials said the car nearly crashed with the child, meth and other drug paraphernalia inside at the time of her arrest.
Driver stays on-scene following deadly collision with pedestrian, Athens police say
Police responded to the scene of the collision at about 9:30 p.m. on Cedar Shoals Drive and Crows Nest Court and found 34-year-old Carly Johnson dead.
Athens dedicates new rainbow crosswalk
Athens-Clarke County officials celebrated the installation of a new landmark on Tuesday.
Former Georgia coach Vince Dooley released from hospital after mild COVID-19 case
Former Georgia coach Vince Dooley has been released from a hospital after being treated for COVID-19.
Bystander caught in gunfire is University of Georgia student, police say
A University of Georgia student is lucky to be alive after getting caught in a shooting early Saturday morning.
Athens to dedicate new rainbow crosswalk
The crosswalk, located at the corner of College Avenue and Clayton Street, has been three years in the making.
FOUND: Missing Monroe man last seen in Athens area
FOUND: Jasper Cornelius Murray was last seen on Sept .26 walking on Lexington Road in Athens, the Monroe Police Department says.
Debbie Collier disappearance and death: What we know
The discovery of Athens woman Debbie Collier's body in the woods in Habersham County raised questions about the her disappearance and death.