Athens family’s home shot up, bullets inches away from hitting teenage boy

Athens family’s home shot up, bullets inches away from hitting teenage boy

A mother says she no longer feels safe in her Athens home after bullets from a driveby shooting nearly hit her 16-year-old son in his bedroom.

A mother says she no longer feels safe in her Athens home after bullets from a driveby shooting nearly hit her 16-year-old son in his bedroom.

DOJ: Former UGA professor sentenced to 90 months in prison on child porn charges

DOJ: Former UGA professor sentenced to 90 months in prison on child porn charges

The U.S. Department of Justice said 39-year-old Athens man James Edward Monogan was sentenced to serve 90 months in prison, followed by 10 years of supervised release and more than $40,000 in fines.

The U.S. Department of Justice said 39-year-old Athens man James Edward Monogan was sentenced to serve 90 months in prison, followed by 10 years of supervised release and more than $40,000 in fines.

Visiting the animals at Georgia’s free zoo

Visiting the animals at Georgia’s free zoo

Check out Georgia's free zoo, located less than an hour and a half east of Atlanta!

Check out Georgia's free zoo, located less than an hour and a half east of Atlanta!

15-year-old charged in murder at Athens apartment

15-year-old charged in murder at Athens apartment

Athens police say the teen is their main suspect in a murder at an Athens apartment complex over the weekend.

Athens police say the teen is their main suspect in a murder at an Athens apartment complex over the weekend.

UGA grad student charged with cyberstalking, extorting victim

UGA grad student charged with cyberstalking, extorting victim

Officials say the University of Georgia graduate student may have extorted and cyberstalked multiple victims in the last few years.

Officials say the University of Georgia graduate student may have extorted and cyberstalked multiple victims in the last few years.

25 hurt when floor collapses at massive house party in Athens

25 hurt when floor collapses at massive house party in Athens

There were close to 500 people squeezed into a house party on Magnolia Bluff Drive early Friday morning when the floor collapsed, sending partiers crashing into the basement, a captain for the Athens-Clarke County Fire and Emergency Services said.

There were close to 500 people squeezed into a house party on Magnolia Bluff Drive early Friday morning when the floor collapsed, sending partiers crashing into the basement, a captain for the Athens-Clarke County Fire and Emergency Services said.

Arrest made in fatal hit-and-run of UGA student

Arrest made in fatal hit-and-run of UGA student

A woman suspected of being connected to a fatal hit-and-run has been arrested and charged, Athens-Clarke County police announced Wednesday. 

A woman suspected of being connected to a fatal hit-and-run has been arrested and charged, Athens-Clarke County police announced Wednesday. 

Clarke County school board approves $3.9 million grant for pre-K building

Clarke County school board approves $3.9 million grant for pre-K building

The Clarke County Board of Education approved a more than $3.9 million Early Head Start Expansion Grant for an expanded "Office of Early Learning," which the district hopes will help it meet the demand for pre-kindergarten programs.

The Clarke County Board of Education approved a more than $3.9 million Early Head Start Expansion Grant for an expanded "Office of Early Learning," which the district hopes will help it meet the demand for pre-kindergarten programs.

Police: Georgia suspects asks to use phone, steals thousands from strangers

Police: Georgia suspects asks to use phone, steals thousands from strangers

Athens-Clarke County police are searching for the man accused of stealing thousands of dollars from people who believed they were helping him.

Athens-Clarke County police are searching for the man accused of stealing thousands of dollars from people who believed they were helping him.

Clarke County schools to return to full-time, in-person learning on April 12

Clarke County schools to return to full-time, in-person learning on April 12

Clarke County School District Superintendent Dr. Xernona Thomas announced all students will return to full-time, in-person instruction following the system's spring break on April 12, according to a statement. 

Clarke County School District Superintendent Dr. Xernona Thomas announced all students will return to full-time, in-person instruction following the system's spring break on April 12, according to a statement. 

UGA student killed in Athens hit-and-run, police say

UGA student killed in Athens hit-and-run, police say

Police are searching for a suspect in a fatal hit-and-run that killed a University of Georgia student on Sunday, according to an Athens-Clarke County Police Department spokesperson.

Police are searching for a suspect in a fatal hit-and-run that killed a University of Georgia student on Sunday, according to an Athens-Clarke County Police Department spokesperson.

Multiple cases of fraudulent mobile app money transfers in Athens, police say

Multiple cases of fraudulent mobile app money transfers in Athens, police say

Athens-Clarke County police are investigating after receiving several complaints related to fraudulent money transfers involving well-known mobile apps.

Athens-Clarke County police are investigating after receiving several complaints related to fraudulent money transfers involving well-known mobile apps.

Educators immunized at 2 Athens high schools

Educators immunized at 2 Athens high schools

Halo Smart has been eager to get back into her classroom at Athens Career Academy. The high school teacher signed up early and lined up early to receive her first dose of the Pfizer vaccine Wednesday at Clarke Central High School.

Halo Smart has been eager to get back into her classroom at Athens Career Academy. The high school teacher signed up early and lined up early to receive her first dose of the Pfizer vaccine Wednesday at Clarke Central High School.