Clarke County student gets Georgia football dream weekend
A Clarke County high school student received the experience of a lifetime with help from a nonprofit that helps young people facing challenges.
A Clarke County high school student received the experience of a lifetime with help from a nonprofit that helps young people facing challenges.
St. Mary’s to end Lavonia birthing services, shift care to Athens hospital
St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital will close its labor and delivery unit due to financial and staffing pressures.
St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital will close its labor and delivery unit due to financial and staffing pressures.
Historic Athens wants to rename a downtown park
A local nonprofit is leading an effort to rename a new downtown park in honor of two trailblazing Black legislators from Athens.
A local nonprofit is leading an effort to rename a new downtown park in honor of two trailblazing Black legislators from Athens.
Athens mayor says rainbow crosswalks will not be replaced
Athens Mayor Kelly Girtz said the city’s rainbow crosswalks will not be removed, despite a federal order telling states to eliminate them within 60 days.
Athens Mayor Kelly Girtz said the city’s rainbow crosswalks will not be removed, despite a federal order telling states to eliminate them within 60 days.
Active shooter hoaxes rattle students at 3 Georgia universities in 1 night
The University of Georgia, University of West Georgia and Clark Atlanta University all received active shooter threats on Friday night.
The University of Georgia, University of West Georgia and Clark Atlanta University all received active shooter threats on Friday night.
Gov. Brian Kemp endorses Derek Dooley for Senate
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp officially endorsed former football coach Derek Dooley in the race to take Sen. Jon Ossoff's seat.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp officially endorsed former football coach Derek Dooley in the race to take Sen. Jon Ossoff's seat.
UGA: Main Library is 'ALL CLEAR,' no emergency at this time
UGA issued a police alert at 8:51 p.m. after a report of an “armed shooter" near the main library in Athens.
UGA issued a police alert at 8:51 p.m. after a report of an “armed shooter" near the main library in Athens.
UGA fraternities accused of hazing involving alcohol, physical abuse
Sigma Chi and Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternities were accused of hazing first-year students.
Sigma Chi and Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternities were accused of hazing first-year students.
UGA could rename 2 Sanford Stadium gates after donors
University System of Georgia Board of Regents are poised to renamed two gates at Sanford Stadium after alumni who've donated millions to the athletic association.
University System of Georgia Board of Regents are poised to renamed two gates at Sanford Stadium after alumni who've donated millions to the athletic association.
Police searching for new leads in downtown Athens cold case murder
It's been almost nine years since police 28-year-old Daniel Macias shot multiple times in downtown Athens. The person responsible for the crime has never been identified.
It's been almost nine years since police 28-year-old Daniel Macias shot multiple times in downtown Athens. The person responsible for the crime has never been identified.
Athens man pleads guilty to sexually exploiting a child online
An Athens man faces 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to sexually exploiting a child by sending explicit messages about abusing a young girl, according to federal prosecutors.
An Athens man faces 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to sexually exploiting a child by sending explicit messages about abusing a young girl, according to federal prosecutors.
Athens police warning about dangers of throwing away batteries
Think twice before you throw away those apparently dead batteries.
Think twice before you throw away those apparently dead batteries.
Georgia football offensive lineman facing felony charge after arrest
A University of Georgia Bulldog is out on bond facing a felony charge after reportedly getting into some trouble with the law last week.
A University of Georgia Bulldog is out on bond facing a felony charge after reportedly getting into some trouble with the law last week.
Athens-Clarke County sheriff says fentanyl a factor in recent jail deaths
Four inmates have died at the Athens-Clarke County Jail since late April.
Four inmates have died at the Athens-Clarke County Jail since late April.
One inmate dead, two hospitalized after medical emergencies at Athens jail
One inmate is dead and two others are in the hospital after "medical issues" in the Athens-Clarke County jail. All the incidents happened on Tuesday. The GBI is investigating the death.
One inmate is dead and two others are in the hospital after "medical issues" in the Athens-Clarke County jail. All the incidents happened on Tuesday. The GBI is investigating the death.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.