Georgia Bulldogs football legend Charley Trippi celebrates 100th birthday
Charley Trippi played football at the University of Georgia during the 1942, 1945 and 1946 seasons. Georgia was selected as the consensus national champion in 1942. In Trippi's last season, Georgia went 11-0 and won the Sugar Bowl.
24-year-old hospitalized with gunshot wound in Athens, police say
Police said it was 2:20 a.m. on Tuesday when ACCPD responded after learning a man was dropped off with a gunshot wound.
Police: Gang member caught in car with drugs, firearm in Athens
Police say the known gang member was caught driving down an Athens street with illegal drugs and a firearm in plain sight. He was already out on bond for a felony.
Multiple suspected gang members arrested, Athens-Clarke County police say
At least 6 people believed to be affiliated with gangs have been taken into custody, the Athens-Clarke County Police Department announced.
Athens-Clarke County police search for car break-in suspect
Kenneth Leon Jackson, who goes by the name "Miami," is from metro Atlanta and is wanted on eight felony warrants connected to car break-ins this fall.
UGA football player accused of brandishing BB gun
Police determined Nyland Green, a freshman on the UGA football team, is accused of “dry firing” a BB gun while pointing it in the direction of another person and damaging a Busbee Hall window with a BB gun.
Athens police make massive gang bust during Operation Tourniquet
Athens-Clarke County Police have arrested 13 suspects in an ongoing FBI Safe Streets Gang Task Force investigation.
Judge grants bond for UGA linebacker Adam Anderson in rape case
A judge granted bond for UGA football player Adam Anderson, accused of rape. There is a second alleged rape victim who came forward after the initial allegations surfaced.
Teen arrested, suspected of Sunday afternoon crime spree in Athens
Police arrested 17-year-old Athens resident Edgar Ortiz, who faces multiple charges for armed robbery and aggravated assault.
Clarke County Schools superintendent announces plans to retire at end of 2022
Clarke County School District Superintendent Xernona J. Thomas announced plans to retire at the end of 2022, according to the Athens-Banner Herald.
UGA's Adam Anderson surrenders to police on rape charge
Georgia Bulldogs starting linebackers Adam Anderson has voluntarily surrendered to the Athens-Clarke County Police Department after rape accusations surfaced late last week.
Georgia suspends linebacker Adam Anderson after sexual assault allegation
The Georgia Bulldogs have suspended starting linebackers Adam Anderson after a woman accused him of raping her at a party in Athens. Anderson has not been arrested and denies the allegations.
Police investigating deadly shooting of man at Athens home
Police are investigating the deadly shooting of a man at a home on Martin Street in Athens Monday night.
16-year-old charged with Clark County high school shooting threat
A 16-year-old boy is under arrest after police say he threatened to shoot people at his Clarke County high school on social media.
Police: 21-year-old motorcyclist killed in Athens vehicle crash
Officials say 21-year-old Marlon Rosales died when he and his motorcycle went over a guardrail and landed on the eastbound shoulder of Atlanta Highway.
Officials: Missing Athens teenager could be in Puerto Rico
Kevin Rios-Navarro has been missing since August after he disappeared from his home in Athens. Law enforcement believe he could be in Puerto Rico with an unnamed older woman he met in Florida.
Athens-Clarke County police investigating string of crimes near UGA campus
Athens-Clarke County Police are investigating six armed robberies and attempted armed robberies that occurred within 24 hours over the weekend.
Suspect identified in Athens hit-and-run that killed 20-year-old
Police said 29-year-old Athens man Donterris Gresham faces several charges related to a deadly hit-and-run on Broad Street.
Police: Intoxicated Athens man injured running from officer
Police say an intoxicated man at an Athens student housing complex was seriously injured when he possibly fell six stories while running from an officer.
20-year-old killed in Athens hit-and-run
Police said a westbound Honda Accord struck 20-year-old Ariana Zarse as she was crossing and left the scene. Zarse was hospitalized but died of her injuries. She was walking with a friend, who was not struck, police said.