Georgia county builds a government-sanctioned encampment for homeless
County commissioners voted to create the campsite after the railroad CSX said that the people who are homeless will no longer be able to live at an existing camp on their property after Nov. 12.
County commissioners voted to create the campsite after the railroad CSX said that the people who are homeless will no longer be able to live at an existing camp on their property after Nov. 12.
Winder man struck, killed by car on Athens-Clarke County highway
Police said investigators responded to the scene at 12:09 a.m. and determined John Joseph Walling was walking in the southbound lane near Oak Grove Road when he was hit by a 2013 Honda Civic. Walling died from his injuries, police said.
Police said investigators responded to the scene at 12:09 a.m. and determined John Joseph Walling was walking in the southbound lane near Oak Grove Road when he was hit by a 2013 Honda Civic. Walling died from his injuries, police said.
Man, teenager charged with 19-year-old Athens man's murder
A 21-year-old and a teenager have been arrested for the murder of a 19-year-old found shot on Hickman Drive in Athens Thursday.
A 21-year-old and a teenager have been arrested for the murder of a 19-year-old found shot on Hickman Drive in Athens Thursday.
Pilot program allows sexual assault survivors to track rape kits
The creation of this tracking system aims to prevent sexual assault kit backlogs. Supporters said this is a significant step in the fight for justice for victims of sexual assault. The program will allow survivors to track the status of their kit as it moves through the criminal justice system.
The creation of this tracking system aims to prevent sexual assault kit backlogs. Supporters said this is a significant step in the fight for justice for victims of sexual assault. The program will allow survivors to track the status of their kit as it moves through the criminal justice system.
Athens-Clarke County commissioner found driving with BAC more than twice legal limit
An Athens-Clarke County commissioner arrested for DUI shortly after midnight on Saturday morning registered a blood-alcohol content more than twice the legal limit, according to a police report.
An Athens-Clarke County commissioner arrested for DUI shortly after midnight on Saturday morning registered a blood-alcohol content more than twice the legal limit, according to a police report.
Some downtown Athens store owners concerned as ongoing construction impacts sales
Some store owners in downtown Athens fear their shops won’t survive much longer unless they receive some help from the city.
Some store owners in downtown Athens fear their shops won’t survive much longer unless they receive some help from the city.
UGA police arrest man accused of sexual assault near campus parking deck
Police arrested Tritavious Malik Harris for crimes related to a sexual assault in a campus parking deck.
Police arrested Tritavious Malik Harris for crimes related to a sexual assault in a campus parking deck.
University of Georgia police search for sexual assault and robbery suspect
University of Georgia police are searching for a suspect connected to the sexual assault and robbery of a woman.
University of Georgia police are searching for a suspect connected to the sexual assault and robbery of a woman.
Missing 8-year-old girl found safe, Athens police say
Athens-Clarke County police ended their search for a missing 8-year-old girl Za’mya Bishop.
Athens-Clarke County police ended their search for a missing 8-year-old girl Za’mya Bishop.
Georgia professor risks job to enforce mask mandate in his class
Longtime mathematics professor Joseph Fu told students that if they want to be in his class at the University of Georgia, they must wear a mask.
Longtime mathematics professor Joseph Fu told students that if they want to be in his class at the University of Georgia, they must wear a mask.
Athens man dies nearly two weeks after DUI-involved wreck, police say
Athens-Clarke County police said a man seriously injured during a DUI-involved car wreck died on Monday almost two weeks after the collision.
Athens-Clarke County police said a man seriously injured during a DUI-involved car wreck died on Monday almost two weeks after the collision.
Athens bicyclist dies from injuries in weekend collision, police say
Police in Athens-Clarke County said a bicyclist was struck and killed at around 3:10 a.m. on Saturday near the 200 block of Pittard Road.
Police in Athens-Clarke County said a bicyclist was struck and killed at around 3:10 a.m. on Saturday near the 200 block of Pittard Road.
Athens-Clarke County commission approves vaccine policy for employees
Commissioners in Athens-Clarke County approved a new policy Tuesday that requires their employees to be vaccinated for COVID-19. Under the policy, employees must submit a signed affidavit and their vaccination card to human resources by Nov. 10.
Commissioners in Athens-Clarke County approved a new policy Tuesday that requires their employees to be vaccinated for COVID-19. Under the policy, employees must submit a signed affidavit and their vaccination card to human resources by Nov. 10.
Athens man among those who are volunteering to help people impacted by Hurricane Ida
Volunteers from around the country are in states hardest hit by Hurricane Ida. Among them is an American Red Cross volunteer from Athens.
Volunteers from around the country are in states hardest hit by Hurricane Ida. Among them is an American Red Cross volunteer from Athens.
Suspect accused of wounding seven in Athens shooting turns self in, police say
Athens police said Monday morning Pharoah Williams was taken into custody in Wilkes County when he turned himself in at the Wilkes County jail.
Athens police said Monday morning Pharoah Williams was taken into custody in Wilkes County when he turned himself in at the Wilkes County jail.
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-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.
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.
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.
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.
Police said Dianna Brown died when her Chevrolet Tahoe collided with a Ford Taurus at approximately 7:19 a.m. on Milledge Avenue.