Athens hospital 'cleared of wrongdoing' in COVID-19 testing after investigation
An Athens-Clarke County hospital has been cleared of any wrongdoing connected to allegations of improper COVID-19 testing and false reporting of results made by anonymous employees.
Athens-Clarke County votes to mandate masks
Athens-Clarke County becomes another municipality in Georgia to mandate masks of all residents. The commissioners of the unified government voted to pass the measure Tuesday evening.
UGA basketball player won't 'just shut up and dribble'
On and off the court, Tye Fagan doesn’t give up.
Athens government budget passes without reducing size of police department
The call to defund the police has been heard around the country for weeks now. Thursday night, north Georgia government took a closer look at a plan that would cut the police department in half -- a plan that was not approved for the 2021 budget.
Georgia football players score big coming to rescue of a mother in need
Two Georgia Bulldogs football players did what they do best: scored big! The pair called a play to help a mother in dire need last week.
Georgia's Redcoat Band ends tradition of playing 'Tara's Theme' from 'Gone With the Wind'
The University of Georgia's Redcoat Band says it will stop playing "Tara's Theme" from "Gone With the Wind." Acting director of the Redcoat Band, Dr. Brett Bawcum, told FOX 5 that the signature song for the band will now be "Georgia on My Mind."
Opinions divided over two Athens commissioners' plan to defund police
“Defund the police” is now a demand from protesters not just in Atlanta but in Athens as well.
Firefighters called out to help keep 'Old Glory' flying at Georgia Chick-fil-A
There's an old cliche about firefighters bringing ladders to try to rescue cats from a tree, but Athens firefighters were called out this week to help rescue Old Glory.
Georgia woman gets new kidney after best friend started transplant chain
A Georgia woman had been waiting 2.5 years for a kidney. Her friend tried to donate, but couldn't. The woman was able to find a match and her friend was able to help a total stranger.
Former University of Georgia football star Bacarri Rambo arrested on rape charge
Bacarri Rambo was a former All-American safety for the UGA Bulldogs and worked with the coaching staff.
Woman shows up to hospital after being shot, police investigate
Police are working to learn how a woman ended up at an Athens-Clarke County hospital after being shot in the early Wednesday morning.
Bodycam video shows Athens officers pulling woman from burning home
The Athens-Clarke County Police Department is commending three of its officer for quickly extinguishing a fire and pull the resident out of the smoke-filled home.
'The psychology of being black': Psychologists seek to increase access to mental health services
Four Athens-based psychologists will host a Q&A session Wednesday night to discuss topics related to the stigma around mental health in the African-American community.
Police: Athens-Clarke County commissioner found dead
An Athens-Clarke County commissioner has died, police confirmed Sunday morning.
First Amendment expert breaks down the difference between peaceful and lawful protesting
“There’s peaceful and then there’s lawful,” one First Amendment expert said.
JCPenney shutting down 154 stores after coronavirus-driven bankruptcy
Nearly three weeks after JCPenney filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the company has announced it will close down 154 stores nationwide in 38 states as a first step in reorganizing the business.
Athens commissioner tests positive for coronavirus
One Athens-Clarke County commissioner was front and center at a Sunday protest in Athens where thousands gathered over the death of George Floyd.
Police: Missing Athens woman found safe after search
Athens-Clarke County police said they have located a 61-year-old woman after a 10-hour search.
Athens mayor, commissioners call for the relocation of Confederate monument
From Virginia to Alabama to Georgia, local governments have started to remove Confederate monuments amid the growing call for anti-racism.
Athens bars reopen, must limit occupancy according to governor's guidelines
Dozens of bars line the streets of downtown Athens. After two long months, they were allowed to reopen on Monday as outlined by Governor Brian Kemp’s guidelines.