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.
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-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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The discovery of Athens woman Debbie Collier's body in the woods in Habersham County raised questions about the her disappearance and death.
Debbie Collier: Timeline of investigation into Georgia woman's death
Incident reports from Athens-Clarke County Police Department and the Habersham County Sheriff's Office provide a timeline of some events leading up to the gruesome discovery of Debbie Collier's remains.
Incident reports from Athens-Clarke County Police Department and the Habersham County Sheriff's Office provide a timeline of some events leading up to the gruesome discovery of Debbie Collier's remains.
UGA football defensive back Javon Bullard arrested, charged with DUI
Bulldogs defensive back Javon Bullard has been charged with a DUI while under the age of 21 and six other misdemeanors after a traffic stop Sunday morning in Athens.
Bulldogs defensive back Javon Bullard has been charged with a DUI while under the age of 21 and six other misdemeanors after a traffic stop Sunday morning in Athens.
Famous Athens restaurant closing after 30 years
The Grit, which has served vegetarian and vegan meals in Athens for more than three decades, is closing after Oct. 7. The restaurant made the announcement in a Facebook post on Thursday.
The Grit, which has served vegetarian and vegan meals in Athens for more than three decades, is closing after Oct. 7. The restaurant made the announcement in a Facebook post on Thursday.
Debbie Collier murder: Georgia woman revealed black eye after 2020 'fall'
Debbie Collier, the Georgia mom whose body was found stripped naked and burned in the woods 60 miles from her home, had posted pictures of a badly bruised eye after she said she "face planted" on a sidewalk in December 2020.
Debbie Collier, the Georgia mom whose body was found stripped naked and burned in the woods 60 miles from her home, had posted pictures of a badly bruised eye after she said she "face planted" on a sidewalk in December 2020.
2 more teens arrested in connection to Downtown Athens shooting, police say
Athens-Clarke County police announced the arrests of two more suspects in an August shooting outside downtown bars on Clayton Street.
Athens-Clarke County police announced the arrests of two more suspects in an August shooting outside downtown bars on Clayton Street.
Mongol Derby: Georgia man takes part in world's longest horse race
At 57-years-old, Bishop resident Stan Michael was the second-oldest competitor in the world's longest horse race, the Mongol Derby. The 10-day, 1,000-kilometer race is a test of endurance through the Mongolian Steppe.
At 57-years-old, Bishop resident Stan Michael was the second-oldest competitor in the world's longest horse race, the Mongol Derby. The 10-day, 1,000-kilometer race is a test of endurance through the Mongolian Steppe.
Suspect deceived Athens business out of $42k, police say
Police in Athens need help from the public searching for a suspect accused of defrauding a business out of nearly $42,000.
Police in Athens need help from the public searching for a suspect accused of defrauding a business out of nearly $42,000.
17-year-old hospitalized in downtown Athens shooting
Police say one 17-year-old is recovering in the hospital and another is in custody following a shooting in downtown Athens Thursday night.
Police say one 17-year-old is recovering in the hospital and another is in custody following a shooting in downtown Athens Thursday night.
2 Clarke County schools placed on 'administrative hold' after weapon found on campus
Two Clarke County schools were placed on "administrative hold" after administrators say a weapon was found on one of the campuses.
Two Clarke County schools were placed on "administrative hold" after administrators say a weapon was found on one of the campuses.
Holding your nose when your hands are tied; Local pols complain about stinky state rules
County commission chairmen across north Georgia are speaking with one voice about a state-approved practice they say is harming their communities.
County commission chairmen across north Georgia are speaking with one voice about a state-approved practice they say is harming their communities.