Tara Baker's murder trial: Edrick Faust sentenced in killing
Edrick Faust, the convicted killer of University of Georgia law student Tara Baker, was sentenced in an Athens Clarke County courtroom on Thursday afternoon.
Edrick Faust, the convicted killer of University of Georgia law student Tara Baker, was sentenced in an Athens Clarke County courtroom on Thursday afternoon.
2 UGA football players arrested for speeding
UGA football players Chris Cole and Darren Ikinnagbon were arrested for reckless driving and speeding over 100 mph in Athens on Wednesday night.
UGA football players Chris Cole and Darren Ikinnagbon were arrested for reckless driving and speeding over 100 mph in Athens on Wednesday night.
Slain UGA student’s family files $50M lawsuit against wrong-way driver
The family of a UGA doctoral student was in court to ask a judge to award them tens of millions of dollars in damages after their daughter was killed in a wrong-way DUI crash.
The family of a UGA doctoral student was in court to ask a judge to award them tens of millions of dollars in damages after their daughter was killed in a wrong-way DUI crash.
Tara Baker's murder trial: Edrick Faust found guilty on all counts
Jurors have found Edrick Faust guilty on all counts in the murder of University of Georgia law student Tara Baker, bringing a 25-year-old case to a close.
Jurors have found Edrick Faust guilty on all counts in the murder of University of Georgia law student Tara Baker, bringing a 25-year-old case to a close.
Tara Baker's murder trial: Jury deliberations continue Tuesday
Jurors are set to resume deliberations Tuesday morning in the murder trial of Edrick Faust, who is accused of killing University of Georgia law student Tara Baker 25 years ago.
Jurors are set to resume deliberations Tuesday morning in the murder trial of Edrick Faust, who is accused of killing University of Georgia law student Tara Baker 25 years ago.
Jury set to begin deliberations in Tara Baker's murder trial
The Edrick Faust murder trial for the 2001 killing of Tara Baker has gone to the jury following closing arguments in Athens-Clarke County.
The Edrick Faust murder trial for the 2001 killing of Tara Baker has gone to the jury following closing arguments in Athens-Clarke County.
State rests case in Tara Baker murder trial after DNA testimony
The state rested its case against accused killer Edrick Faust on Wednesday after testimony about DNA being found on Tara Baker's body linking Faust to the crime. The state also played the GBI's interview with Faust from 2024.
The state rested its case against accused killer Edrick Faust on Wednesday after testimony about DNA being found on Tara Baker's body linking Faust to the crime. The state also played the GBI's interview with Faust from 2024.
Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | Feb. 13-15, 2026
Looking for plans this week? From Broadway-caliber performances and major concerts to family festivals, comedy shows and community runs, metro Atlanta is packed with ways to get out and have some fun.
Looking for plans this week? From Broadway-caliber performances and major concerts to family festivals, comedy shows and community runs, metro Atlanta is packed with ways to get out and have some fun.
Tara Baker murder trial focuses on then-boyfriend's alibi for second day
The Edrick Faust murder trial continues on Day 7. Tara Baker's boyfriend, Chris Melton, testified Monday about his alibi and relationship with the victim.
The Edrick Faust murder trial continues on Day 7. Tara Baker's boyfriend, Chris Melton, testified Monday about his alibi and relationship with the victim.
Tara Baker's murder trial: Baker's boyfriend takes the stand
Week two of the murder trial for the man accused of killing University of Georgia law student Tara Baker is getting underway in Athens-Clarke County.
Week two of the murder trial for the man accused of killing University of Georgia law student Tara Baker is getting underway in Athens-Clarke County.
2 injured after car rolls, hitting power pole, sparking grass fire
Emergency crews saved two people in Athens on Sunday following a rollover crash where the car they were in downed a light pole, igniting a grass fire.
Emergency crews saved two people in Athens on Sunday following a rollover crash where the car they were in downed a light pole, igniting a grass fire.
Hair follicles main focus in day 5 of Tara Baker murder trial
The Edrick Faust trial concluded its first week with testimony on hair analysis and DNA evidence in the 2001 cold case murder of Tara Baker.
The Edrick Faust trial concluded its first week with testimony on hair analysis and DNA evidence in the 2001 cold case murder of Tara Baker.
Roommates, cold case investigators testify in Tara Baker murder trial
Roommates and investigators testified Thursday in the Edrick Faust murder trial. The defense highlighted alternative suspects in the 2001 killing of Tara Baker.
Roommates and investigators testified Thursday in the Edrick Faust murder trial. The defense highlighted alternative suspects in the 2001 killing of Tara Baker.
Neighbors, DNA expert take stand in Tara Baker murder trial
The Edrick Faust murder trial continues Wednesday. Faust is accused in the 2001 cold case killing of UGA law student Tara Baker.
The Edrick Faust murder trial continues Wednesday. Faust is accused in the 2001 cold case killing of UGA law student Tara Baker.
Tara Baker friend, expert witnesses take stand in murder trial
The trial of Edrick Faust continues Tuesday. Faust is accused of the 2001 cold case murder of UGA law student Tara Baker.
The trial of Edrick Faust continues Tuesday. Faust is accused of the 2001 cold case murder of UGA law student Tara Baker.
Tara Baker's murder trial: Opening statements given in trial of Edrick Faust
The long-awaited trial of a man accused in the 2001 killing of a University of Georgia law student finally got underway on Monday morning in Athens.
The long-awaited trial of a man accused in the 2001 killing of a University of Georgia law student finally got underway on Monday morning in Athens.
University of Georgia student dead after being struck by rolling truck
University of Georgia student George Whittenburg died Friday after a pickup truck rolled over him days earlier, police said.
University of Georgia student George Whittenburg died Friday after a pickup truck rolled over him days earlier, police said.
Police: Burglar arrested on top of fridge left 9-year-old home alone
An Athens burglary suspect was arrested after being found on top of a freezer. Police said he left a 9-year-old child home alone during the crime.
An Athens burglary suspect was arrested after being found on top of a freezer. Police said he left a 9-year-old child home alone during the crime.
UGA cold case murder: Jury selection underway in Tara Baker murder trial
Jury selection is underway in Athens in the Tara Baker murder trial.
Jury selection is underway in Athens in the Tara Baker murder trial.
Several Georgia schools report weather-related closings, delays
Several schools and one college will be closed or delayed on Wednesday as parts of North Georgia recover from a weekend ice storm.
Several schools and one college will be closed or delayed on Wednesday as parts of North Georgia recover from a weekend ice storm.