Woman dies days after Athens crash on Jefferson Road
A 78-year-old woman has died following a two-vehicle crash at a Jefferson Road intersection Thursday afternoon, according to the Athens-Clarke County Police Department.
A 78-year-old woman has died following a two-vehicle crash at a Jefferson Road intersection Thursday afternoon, according to the Athens-Clarke County Police Department.
Kitten that hitchhiked 800 miles to UGA finds new home
Jersey the kitten traveled about 800 miles from New Jersey to Athens hidden inside a UGA student's car.
Jersey the kitten traveled about 800 miles from New Jersey to Athens hidden inside a UGA student's car.
UGA employee suspended, demoted over unauthorized Flock acces
A routine audit found the employee accessed the Flock database twice in 2025.
A routine audit found the employee accessed the Flock database twice in 2025.
Economy takes center stage at Athens rally with Ossoff and Bottoms
U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff and Democratic candidate for governor Keisha Lance Bottoms are slated to address supporters in Athens on Sunday as both campaigns work to rally their base ahead of early voting.
U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff and Democratic candidate for governor Keisha Lance Bottoms are slated to address supporters in Athens on Sunday as both campaigns work to rally their base ahead of early voting.
Sanford Stadium stair climb honors 9/11 victims
Hundreds of first responders and ROTC cadets gathered early Friday morning at Sanford Stadium to honor the heroic sacrifices made by New York firefighters during the September 11 terror attacks.
Hundreds of first responders and ROTC cadets gathered early Friday morning at Sanford Stadium to honor the heroic sacrifices made by New York firefighters during the September 11 terror attacks.
Wrong-way driver killed in 3-vehicle Athens crash
An 80-year-old man was killed and two other drivers were injured in a three-vehicle crash involving a wrong-way driver Thursday morning in Athens, according to police.
An 80-year-old man was killed and two other drivers were injured in a three-vehicle crash involving a wrong-way driver Thursday morning in Athens, according to police.
Athens police arrest South Carolina man in catfishing scheme
Caleb Mills of South Carolina was arrested in Athens-Clarke County for identity fraud and related fraudulent offenses.
Caleb Mills of South Carolina was arrested in Athens-Clarke County for identity fraud and related fraudulent offenses.
UGA vs Tennessee: What to know if you're headed to Athens on Saturday
Heading to Athens Saturday? Here is your Sanford Stadium survival guide!
Heading to Athens Saturday? Here is your Sanford Stadium survival guide!
Athens-Clarke County police fire employee over alleged Flock camera misuse
An Athens-Clarke County Police Department employee was fired following allegations that he misused the department's license plate reader system to track his ex-wife, officials announced Friday.
An Athens-Clarke County Police Department employee was fired following allegations that he misused the department's license plate reader system to track his ex-wife, officials announced Friday.
2 men arrested after drugs, guns found during Athens traffic stop
Two men face felony drug and weapons charges after a traffic stop led to the discovery of illegal drugs and firearms, according to the Athens-Clarke County Police Department.
Two men face felony drug and weapons charges after a traffic stop led to the discovery of illegal drugs and firearms, according to the Athens-Clarke County Police Department.
Are giant Joro Spiders ruining Georgia's ecosystem? A new UGA study
A new University of Georgia study reveals invasive Joro spiders in Georgia and South Carolina do not compete with native orb weavers for food.
A new University of Georgia study reveals invasive Joro spiders in Georgia and South Carolina do not compete with native orb weavers for food.
Athens police: No evidence rape occurred in downtown case
Athens-Clarke County police say they have found no evidence that a rape occurred in a downtown Athens case that initially began as a possible sexual assault investigation.
Athens-Clarke County police say they have found no evidence that a rape occurred in a downtown Athens case that initially began as a possible sexual assault investigation.
Man charged with fraud in Athens sexual assault case
Police arrested a 49-year-old man Tuesday during an investigation into a reported sexual assault near City Hall in downtown Athens.
Police arrested a 49-year-old man Tuesday during an investigation into a reported sexual assault near City Hall in downtown Athens.
UGA student reports sexual battery near Athens City Hall
Police are investigating a sexual battery reported by a 20-year-old student in downtown Athens last week.
Police are investigating a sexual battery reported by a 20-year-old student in downtown Athens last week.
Car wedged under school bus in Athens Perimeter crash, officials say
No students were injured Thursday morning after a car collided with a Clarke County School District bus and became trapped underneath it on the Athens Perimeter, fire officials said.
No students were injured Thursday morning after a car collided with a Clarke County School District bus and became trapped underneath it on the Athens Perimeter, fire officials said.
Former Athens tag office worker accused of forgery, identity fraud
A former government worker faces 31 felony charges after investigators uncovered a fraudulent scheme at an Athens vehicle registration center.
A former government worker faces 31 felony charges after investigators uncovered a fraudulent scheme at an Athens vehicle registration center.
Mattie's Call for missing 78-year-old man with dementia in Athens
Athens-Clarke County Police are searching for a missing 78-year-old man who has dementia. Emanuel Dowdy was last seen near his home in the 100 block of Leora Circle in Athens around 3 p.m. on Sunday.
Athens-Clarke County Police are searching for a missing 78-year-old man who has dementia. Emanuel Dowdy was last seen near his home in the 100 block of Leora Circle in Athens around 3 p.m. on Sunday.
Surgical team called to rescue worker trapped in concrete machinery
First responders and a specialized hospital surgical team spent nearly two hours working to free a construction worker trapped in heavy machinery on the Athens Bypass Friday morning, according to officials.
First responders and a specialized hospital surgical team spent nearly two hours working to free a construction worker trapped in heavy machinery on the Athens Bypass Friday morning, according to officials.
Kitten survives 800-mile ride under car from NJ to Georgia
A stray kitten survived an approximately 800-mile trip from New Jersey to Georgia while tucked underneath a UGA student's car.
A stray kitten survived an approximately 800-mile trip from New Jersey to Georgia while tucked underneath a UGA student's car.
9-year-old boy killed in crash at Athens intersection
A 9-year-old boy died Tuesday days after he was hit by a truck at a Lexington Road intersection in Athens, according to police.
A 9-year-old boy died Tuesday days after he was hit by a truck at a Lexington Road intersection in Athens, according to police.