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.
FOUND: Missing Athens 10-year-old has been located
Athens-Clarke County police are searching for Quiniyah Baker, a 10-year-old girl last seen on East Carver Drive.
Athens-Clarke County police are searching for Quiniyah Baker, a 10-year-old girl last seen on East Carver Drive.
Athens gang unit seizes 6 machine guns, 11 pounds of marijuana in raid
Three men were arrested after an investigation led to a drug bust and seizure of multiple firearms, according to the Athens-Clark County Police Department.
Three men were arrested after an investigation led to a drug bust and seizure of multiple firearms, according to the Athens-Clark County Police Department.
$74K cash, guns, and fentanyl seized in Athens drug bust
Police arrested a 56-year-old man in connection with the crimes.
Police arrested a 56-year-old man in connection with the crimes.
Man in critical condition following Athens police shooting on North Avenue
An Athens-Clarke County police officer shot a 44-year-old man holding two knives outside a homeless center on North Avenue.
An Athens-Clarke County police officer shot a 44-year-old man holding two knives outside a homeless center on North Avenue.
Athens drug raid: Police seize firearms, cash, and narcotics in morning search
Multi-agency drug raid in Athens leads to three arrests and the seizure of illegal drugs, weapons, and cash Friday morning.
Multi-agency drug raid in Athens leads to three arrests and the seizure of illegal drugs, weapons, and cash Friday morning.
Atlanta police capture Top 10 Most Wanted murder suspect Darius Williams
Atlanta police arrested Most Wanted murder suspect Darius Williams in Athens-Clarke County on Tuesday following a 2021 fatal shooting.
Atlanta police arrested Most Wanted murder suspect Darius Williams in Athens-Clarke County on Tuesday following a 2021 fatal shooting.
Athens traffic stop leads to arrest of murder suspect
An Athens-Clarke County police officer arrested a passenger wanted for murder in another state after pulling over a vehicle during a recent traffic stop.
An Athens-Clarke County police officer arrested a passenger wanted for murder in another state after pulling over a vehicle during a recent traffic stop.
Woman hospitalized after stray bullet hits Athens home
A woman went to a local hospital Sunday after a stray bullet hit her inside an Athens apartment.
A woman went to a local hospital Sunday after a stray bullet hit her inside an Athens apartment.
Second arrest made in downtown Athens shooting
A 21-year-old man faces felony charges after a downtown Athens shooting damaged several local businesses along East Clayton Street last week.
A 21-year-old man faces felony charges after a downtown Athens shooting damaged several local businesses along East Clayton Street last week.
Georgia transfer Ja’Marley Riddle: Felony charges dropped
Georgia football corner back Ja’Marley Riddle will not face prosecution after Brunswick District Attorney’s office dropped all felony drug and speeding charges against him.
Georgia football corner back Ja’Marley Riddle will not face prosecution after Brunswick District Attorney’s office dropped all felony drug and speeding charges against him.
2 convicted in cartel-linked Athens fentanyl trafficking case
A federal jury convicted two Georgia men in a cartel-linked drug trafficking case centered in Athens.
A federal jury convicted two Georgia men in a cartel-linked drug trafficking case centered in Athens.
Athens shooting leaves businesses damaged, 19-year-old arrested
Athens-Clarke County police arrested a 19-year-old man after gunfire damaged multiple businesses in downtown Athens on Sunday.
Athens-Clarke County police arrested a 19-year-old man after gunfire damaged multiple businesses in downtown Athens on Sunday.
Athens man charged with child sexual exploitation
A 20-year-old Athens man has been arrested on multiple child sexual exploitation charges following an investigation by the Athens-Clarke County Police Department.
A 20-year-old Athens man has been arrested on multiple child sexual exploitation charges following an investigation by the Athens-Clarke County Police Department.
Five indicted in federal Athens to Chicago illegal firearms trafficking ring
Five people face federal charges following an Athens gun trafficking investigation linking weapons from Georgia to gang violence in Chicago.
Five people face federal charges following an Athens gun trafficking investigation linking weapons from Georgia to gang violence in Chicago.
3 Athens men jailed after police seize guns, drugs during raids
An investigation by a specialized gang unit culminated in a double property raid Friday, landing three Athens men behind bars on weapons, drug and street gang charges.
An investigation by a specialized gang unit culminated in a double property raid Friday, landing three Athens men behind bars on weapons, drug and street gang charges.
Prowler reported peeping into windows in Athens: 'Remain alert'
Police are searching for a suspect accused of peeping into windows and entering at least one home near the University of Georgia campus.
Police are searching for a suspect accused of peeping into windows and entering at least one home near the University of Georgia campus.