Police: Body found inside burning Athens apartment

The Athens-Clarke County Police Department is investigating a dead body found inside a burning home Saturday morning.

Loeffler campaign staffer killed in car crash

Georgia Republicans are mourning the loss of one of their own who was killed in a car crash Friday.

Police: Juvenile shot, killed in Athens

Police in Athens are investigating after a deadly shooting claimed the life of a juvenile on Thursday morning.

UGA athletics director Greg McGarity announces retirement

After 10 years at the University of Georgia, Director of Athletics Greg McGarity will retire at the end of the year.

With wipe and mask demand high, fiber maker sets $48M growth

A unit of a Thai chemical company will spend $48 million to expand production in Georgia, citing strong demand because of the coronavirus pandemic for synthetic fibers used in face masks and wipes.

Fire breaks out on roof of UGA student center

Firefighters said they were able to quickly put out a fire on the University of Georgia campus on Friday evening.

High court: Special election for Georgia DA seat can proceed

Georgia’s highest court has ruled that a special election for a district attorney’s office should appear on the November general election ballot.

Athens artist without hands inspires national audience

Athens artist Michael Davenport is sharing his life story with a national audience in hopes of inspiring others.

Viral video sparks controversy over Athens arrest

A video has been shared more than 1,000 times on Twitter showing an arrest in Athens. The video shows three officers placing a man under arrest. One of the officers used a Taser on the man while he was pinned down on the ground.

Georgia mayor wants governor to change bar, gathering regulations due to COVID-19

The mayor of Athens-Clarke County wants Governor Kemp to make changes to the current coronavirus executive order by changing the way bars conduct business and considering a limit on the number of people allowed to gather in areas with high coronavirus case counts.

Fraternity suspends UGA chapter over alleged racist, sexist posts

The UGA fraternity chapter's operations have been suspended and its members are now under investigation by National Headquarters, The University of Georgia, and the school's interfraternity council.

Athens family raises concerns over new term care facility guidelines

Nursing homes and senior living facilities have the green light to allow visitors in phases under new guidelines from Governor Brian Kemp. 

Police: Young woman attacked near UGA campus

The 19-year-old victim told officers that she was grabbed from behind while walking near UGA's campus Saturday night.

UGA banning tailgating on campus during COVID-19 pandemic

The University of Georgia will not be allowing tailgating on campus during the football season due to fears over the COVID-19 pandemic.

University of Georgia reports more than 1,400 new COVID-19 cases

UGA is reporting 1,417 new COVID-19 cases. The University said the majority of the positive tests are among students.

COVID-19 infections leap again at University of Georgia

Coronavirus infections continue to spread at the University of Georgia, with the school reporting more than 1,400 new cases of COVID-19 in the past week.

Clarke County parents worried about rise in COVID-19 cases

The first day of school is in the book for many area students including those in Clarke County. As coronavirus cases increase in the county, there's a concern about how long it will take to go back to face-to-face learning.

Faculty, students say lack of transparency from UGA over COVID-19 cases

The Georgia Department of Public Health reports more than 1,200 cases in Clarke County in the last two weeks. Some faculty and students say there is a lack of transparency from the University of Georgia when it comes to COVID-19 cases on campus.