Laken Riley murder: Judge orders mental evaluation for convicted killer
A judge has ordered a mental evaluation for Jose Ibarra, who was sentenced to life without parole for the murder of nursing student Laken Riley.
Repeat drug offender convicted on six charges, faces decades in federal prison
Dwan Maurice Hewlett was sentenced to 35 years in federal prison for armed trafficking of fentanyl and other drugs, with no possibility of parole.
Sanford Stadium in Athens announces 2026 concert series
Sanford Stadium is set to host a major concert on April 25, 2026 — marking the first large-scale music event at the University of Georgia’s iconic venue in over a decade.
Athens unveils stunning 100-foot mural celebrating Georgia's flowers
Amanda Burk's 100-foot mural, "Georgia Flora," celebrates Georgia's flowers and was selected through a blind judging process from 25 proposals.
UGA student indicted for fatal 2024 hit-and-run that killed 34-year-old
Benhur Tesfai, a University of Georgia student, has been indicted in a fatal hit-and-run that killed 34-year-old Michael Kitchen in Athens.
Athens man arrested with stolen checks after 2-year investigation
Athens resident Alex Brown was arrested after a two-year investigation uncovered stolen checks, forged documents, and equipment used for manufacturing fraudulent checks.
Hit-and-run driver wanted for killing dog, injuring pedestrian in Athens
Authorities seek public help to identify a suspect in a hit-and-run that injured a pedestrian and killed a dog on April 13.
Officers seize drugs, cash during search of Athens apartment, police say
Police say they found cocaine, marijuana and Oxycodone pills while executing a search warrant at the Athens apartment.
32-year-old inmate dies at Athens-Clarke County Jail, officials say
A 32-year-old inmate was found unresponsive at the Athens-Clarke County Jail on the afternoon of May 5.
Trial date set for suspect in murder of UGA law student Tara Baker
In 2021, UGA law student Tara Baker's body was found in a burning apartment in Athens. Now, more than 24 years later, the man accused of sexually assaulting and killing her will go to trial.
39-year-old Athens-Clarke County inmate dies at hospital
A 39-year-old man was found unresponsive in his cell at the Athens-Clarke County Jail during routine morning checks on April 22.
UGA student hospitalized after being struck by transit bus on campus
A University of Georgia student was hospitalized on Wednesday evening after being struck by a UGA transit bus.
Safety app for runners launching at UGA after Laken Riley murder
A safety app aimed at protecting runners is launching at the University of Georgia, honoring the memory of Laken Riley, the nursing student who was tragically killed while jogging on campus last year.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.