Police search for 'armed and dangerous' suspect accused of injuring seven in Athens shooting
Athens-Clarke County Police identified 21-year-old Pharoah Devonell Williams as the suspect. Police said he faces multiple charges in the incident and should be considered armed and dangerous. Crime Stoppers is offering a $1,000 reward for information that results in Williams’ arrest.
Athens police find missing infant unharmed
A 9-month-old child who police say was inside a car when it was stolen from a driveway Friday night in Athens was found safe, officials say.
UGA student arrested in kidnap, sex trafficking of 14-year-old girl
A student at the University of Georgia has been arrested on charges that he conspired with a Maryland man in the kidnapping and sex trafficking of a 14-year-old girl.
Athens man accused in massive shoplifting case
Police say the Athens man was caught on cameras leaving stores with garbage bags full of stolen goods. Over $70,000 of alleged stolen merchandise for the statewide spree was found in his apartment.
50-year-old driver killed in Athens car wreck
Police said Dianna Brown died when her Chevrolet Tahoe collided with a Ford Taurus at approximately 7:19 a.m. on Milledge Avenue.
GBI: 2 men charged with sex trafficking missing 14-year-old Georgia girl
Agents found the missing 14-year-old girl miles away from where she disappeared in the home of a Maryland man. Now two men are charged with her kidnapping and sex trafficking.
Athens-Clarke County officials urge UGA leaders to implement mask mandate on campus
Athens-Clarke County Commissioners have now urged leaders at the University of Georgia to have a mask mandate on campus.
Health officials ask UGA to reconsider not requiring masks, vaccines at football games
The University of Georgia has decided to not require masks or proof of vaccination at home football games - a decision that has local health officials "deeply concerned" about a possible spike in COVID-19.
Police search for missing 84-year-old Athens woman
Helen Morris was last seen in the Commerce and Old Commerce Road area, the Athens-Clarke County Police Department said.
New Athens ordinance prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation, race, gender identity
The Athens-Clarke County Commission just passed an ordinance banning discrimination based on gender identity, sexual orientation and race. Commissioner Mariah Parker called this landmark legislation that she began working on in 2018.
Athens becomes third major city in Georgia to reinstitute a mask mandate
The Athens-Clarke County commission voted to reinstitute the mask policy shortly before 11 p.m. Tuesday during their regular meeting.
Athens-Clarke County commissioners to consider reinstating mask mandate Tuesday
At their meeting Tuesday evening, Athens-Clarke County commissioners will consider whether to reinstitute a mask mandate.
Police searching for information on 'Peeping Tom' in Athens
Athens-Clarke County police are searching for a "Peeping Tom" and asked the public's help in identifying them.
Police investigate shooting near UGA campus
Athens-Clarke County police are investigating after a woman was shot near the University of Georgia campus.
Police searching for missing Athens 89-year-old woman
Police say 89-year-old Alberta Ward Smith was last seen in the area of Jefferson River Road.
Athens police investigating after teenager shot in the leg
Police said officers found a 19-year-old with a non-life-threatening injury to his leg Tuesday on the 200 Block of Milford Drive.
Athens-Clarke County police searching for suspect in armed robbery, sexual assault
Athens Clarke County police are searching for someone who they say robbed two women using a gun and also sexually assaulted of them.
Police searching for armed suspect in robbery, sexual assault on Athens street
Police say the two women were talking down a street in Athens when they were robbed and one was sexually assaulted by an armed suspect.
Athens community unite to help youth find jobs, combat violence
Darius Brightwell created Save Our Youth after seeing a lack of resources in his neighborhod. He's gathered a group of community members to help find jobs for kids and other initiatives. He hopes to /open a community center soon that'll offer tutoring and other activities.
Athens police searching for vehicular homicide, DUI suspect
Police said 40-year-old Juan Manuel Romero Garrido is charged with first-degree homicide by vehicle and DUI in a fatal wreck on Feb. 7 that killed 50-year-old Jefferson resident Christopher Nix.