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Athens-Clarke County

Latest news from Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.

Georgia Football suspends Nitro Tuggle, Marques Easley over driving incidents

Georgia Football suspends Nitro Tuggle, Marques Easley over driving incidents

Georgia sophomore wide receiver Nitro Tuggle and freshman offensive lineman Marques Easley were suspended indefinitely from all team activities.

March 20, 2025 7:01pm EDT
Brothers, roommate of man who killed Laken Riley in Athens to be deported

Brothers, roommate of man who killed Laken Riley in Athens to be deported

A Venezuelan man who entered the U.S. illegally and was linked to the murder investigation of student Laken Hope Riley has been sentenced to 48 months and will be deported upon completion of his sentence.

March 19, 2025 3:11pm EDT
Ex-UGA wide receiver Rara Thomas takes plea deal in family violence case

Ex-UGA wide receiver Rara Thomas takes plea deal in family violence case

Former University of Georgia wide receiver Rara Thomas has reached a plea deal and will not serve jail time for his 2024 child cruelty and family violence case.

March 19, 2025 10:26am EDT
Laken Riley's mom, sister recognized by Trump during Congressional address

Laken Riley's mom, sister recognized by Trump during Congressional address

President Donald Trump on Tuesday honored the memory of Laken Riley, a Georgia nursing student killed while jogging on the University of Georgia campus.

March 4, 2025 10:28pm EST
Georgia's federal buildings on the chopping block: 17 sites listed for removal

Georgia's federal buildings on the chopping block: 17 sites listed for removal

The U.S. General Services Administration released a list on Tuesday of 443 federal buildings and facilities it says are "functionally obsolete."

March 4, 2025 8:29pm EST
Taste of Ireland dance 'sensation' coming to Athens for one night only

Taste of Ireland dance 'sensation' coming to Athens for one night only

"A Taste of Ireland," an acclaimed Irish music and dance show, is set to appear for one night only in Athens.

February 25, 2025 11:10am EST
One year gone: Changes since Laken Riley's death one year ago at UGA

One year gone: Changes since Laken Riley's death one year ago at UGA

One year after the murder of nursing student Laken Riley, her family continues to grapple with the pain of her tragic death, which sent shockwaves across Georgia and the nation.

February 21, 2025 12:25pm EST
Georgia’s rich musical history celebrated in new Athens exhibit

Georgia’s rich musical history celebrated in new Athens exhibit

Considering it’s the city responsible for launching bands including R.E.M., The B-52s, and Widespread Panic, it should come as no surprise that Athens is home to a new exhibit showcasing Georgia’s rich musical history.

February 7, 2025 11:14am EST
Metro Atlanta's 104.7 The Fish shutting down after company sells station

Metro Atlanta's 104.7 The Fish shutting down after company sells station

After nearly 25 years on the air, metro Atlanta's contemporary Christian music station 104.7 The Fish is powering down for good.

January 31, 2025 8:13am EST
Georgia WR Colbie Young reaches plea deal in assault case

Georgia WR Colbie Young reaches plea deal in assault case

University of Georgia wide receiver Colbie Young has reached a plea deal and will serve no jail time over his assault case involving a pregnant ex-girlfriend.

January 30, 2025 7:00am EST
2 arrested for fatal April 2024 Athens shooting

2 arrested for fatal April 2024 Athens shooting

Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of 25-year-old Nigel Turner that occurred on April 17, 2024, on Huntington Road in Athens.

January 24, 2025 8:06am EST
33-year-old Athens woman killed when vehicle hits patch of ice, police say

33-year-old Athens woman killed when vehicle hits patch of ice, police say

A 33-year-old Athens woman is dead after her vehicle hit a patch of ice on Jan. 22, according to Athens-Clarke County Police Department.

January 23, 2025 12:15pm EST
Athens man arrested for fatal Macon Highway crash in December

Athens man arrested for fatal Macon Highway crash in December

An arrest has been made in connection with a fatal crash that occurred on Dec. 17 on Macon Highway.

January 23, 2025 10:24am EST
1 dead, 1 injured, 1 arrested after vehicle strikes 2 pedestrians in Athens

1 dead, 1 injured, 1 arrested after vehicle strikes 2 pedestrians in Athens

An incident involving two pedestrians in downtown Athens on Jan. 17 claimed the life of one man and left another injured, according to officials.

January 21, 2025 2:22pm EST
Family of UGA player Devin Willock files $2M lawsuit over deadly crash

Family of UGA player Devin Willock files $2M lawsuit over deadly crash

The family and estate of University of Georgia football player Devin Willock has filed a lawsuit against the Board of Regents for the University System of Georgia.

January 15, 2025 9:50pm EST
Deputy shoots armed robbery suspect during Athens pursuit

Deputy shoots armed robbery suspect during Athens pursuit

Authorities in Athens-Clarke County are investigating a police-involved shooting that occurred following an armed robbery call on Tuesday afternoon. What We Know

January 14, 2025 11:12pm EST
Athens community in somber mood after New Orleans terror attack

Athens community in somber mood after New Orleans terror attack

The terror attack in New Orleans has cast a shadow over Athens as University of Georgia student Elle Eisele continues to recover from her injuries.

January 3, 2025 6:09am EST
UGA student critically injured during attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans identified

UGA student critically injured during attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans identified

The University of Georgia has confirmed that a student was critically injured in the attack on Bourbon Street early this morning.

January 1, 2025 10:05pm EST
2 dead in separate crashes on Tuesday in Athens-Clarke County area

2 dead in separate crashes on Tuesday in Athens-Clarke County area

Two separate vehicle crashes on Tuesday in Athens-Clarke County resulted in two fatalities and multiple injuries, according to the Athens-Clarke County Police Department.

December 20, 2024 12:57pm EST
PFAS expert: Regulators could have detected forever chemicals in Athens wells 15 years ago

PFAS expert: Regulators could have detected forever chemicals in Athens wells 15 years ago

An Athens neighborhood’s long search for the truth about contaminated well water didn’t have to take so long.

December 19, 2024 11:14pm EST
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