Woman arrested after 3 teens shot in Athens over weekend
A woman has been arrested in connection with a downtown Athens shooting that injured three teenagers, police said.
Multiple teens shot in Athens early Sunday morning
Three teens were shot in Athens early Sunday morning, according to police.
Athens man arrested in 2016 murder of James Mitchell
Nearly a decade after James Mitchell vanished, Athens-Clarke County police say they have made an arrest in his killing.
Former Athens Rock Lobsters player killed in crash
25-year-old Orca Wiesblatt died in British Columbia accident.
Deadly UGA crash: Jalen Carter's testimony in Victoria Bowles lawsuit revealed
Victoria Bowles filed a lawsuit seeking over $5 million in damages against Jalen Carter for his alleged role in the 2023 crash that killed two people and injured her.
Clarke County student gets Georgia football dream weekend
A Clarke County high school student received the experience of a lifetime with help from a nonprofit that helps young people facing challenges.
St. Mary’s to end Lavonia birthing services, shift care to Athens hospital
St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital will close its labor and delivery unit due to financial and staffing pressures.
Historic Athens wants to rename a downtown park
A local nonprofit is leading an effort to rename a new downtown park in honor of two trailblazing Black legislators from Athens.
Athens mayor says rainbow crosswalks will not be replaced
Athens Mayor Kelly Girtz said the city’s rainbow crosswalks will not be removed, despite a federal order telling states to eliminate them within 60 days.
Active shooter hoaxes rattle students at 3 Georgia universities in 1 night
The University of Georgia, University of West Georgia and Clark Atlanta University all received active shooter threats on Friday night.
Gov. Brian Kemp endorses Derek Dooley for Senate
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp officially endorsed former football coach Derek Dooley in the race to take Sen. Jon Ossoff's seat.
UGA: Main Library is 'ALL CLEAR,' no emergency at this time
UGA issued a police alert at 8:51 p.m. after a report of an “armed shooter" near the main library in Athens.
UGA fraternities accused of hazing involving alcohol, physical abuse
Sigma Chi and Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternities were accused of hazing first-year students.
UGA could rename 2 Sanford Stadium gates after donors
University System of Georgia Board of Regents are poised to renamed two gates at Sanford Stadium after alumni who've donated millions to the athletic association.
Police searching for new leads in downtown Athens cold case murder
It's been almost nine years since police 28-year-old Daniel Macias shot multiple times in downtown Athens. The person responsible for the crime has never been identified.
Athens man pleads guilty to sexually exploiting a child online
An Athens man faces 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to sexually exploiting a child by sending explicit messages about abusing a young girl, according to federal prosecutors.
Athens police warning about dangers of throwing away batteries
Think twice before you throw away those apparently dead batteries.
Georgia football offensive lineman facing felony charge after arrest
A University of Georgia Bulldog is out on bond facing a felony charge after reportedly getting into some trouble with the law last week.
Athens-Clarke County sheriff says fentanyl a factor in recent jail deaths
Four inmates have died at the Athens-Clarke County Jail since late April.
One inmate dead, two hospitalized after medical emergencies at Athens jail
One inmate is dead and two others are in the hospital after "medical issues" in the Athens-Clarke County jail. All the incidents happened on Tuesday. The GBI is investigating the death.