Want to feel better these days? UGA dean says try cleaning up your community
As more Georgia cities issue shelter-in-place orders for their residents, one man has come up with an idea he’s hoping will spread across the state.
First coronavirus death reported in Clarke County
Heath officials say a 67-year-old man with existing medical conditions is the first person to die of coronavirus in Clarke County.
Athens mayor issues shelter in place order amid COVID-19 outbreak
Athens-Clarke County residents are under a mandatory call to shelter in place ordinance.
Second coronavirus case connected to UGA campus
The University of Georgia announced a second case of the coronavirus on campus on Thursday.
University of Georgia developing coronavirus vaccine
In a collaborative effort with the Rhode Island Company Epivax, University of Georgia Dr. Ted Ross and his team are trying to craft a COVID-19 vaccine.
Athens-Clarke County ordered by state to use new voting machines
Georgia’s state election board on Wednesday has unanimously ordered Athens-Clarke County to use the new voting machines. This happened following an emergency hearing to discuss whether election officials violated state law or election rules when they decided not to use the state’s new voting machines for the presidential primary.
7-year-old boy battling leukemia signs with UGA Swim Team
The University of Georgia's swim and dive team has a special new teammate.
Hearing set on county decision to ditch new voting machines
Georgia’s state election board on Thursday scheduled an emergency hearing on the decision by election officials in one county to use hand-marked paper ballots for the presidential primary rather than the state’s new voting machines.
3 arrested after dead animal parts found at UGA fraternity house
Three people were arrested after skinned animal carcasses were found outside of a University of Georgia fraternity house, according to an Athens-Clarke County police report.
Lawyer warned Georgia county on dumping new voting system
A Georgia county has opted to ditch the state’s new voting machines and switch to hand-marked paper ballots during early voting for the March presidential primary, despite a warning from the county’s attorney that the decision could result in litigation that’s tough to defend in court.
Bar owner pleads not guilty to rape, kidnapping charges
A Georgia bar owner accused of raping a woman pleaded not guilty to the charges during his arraignment Monday.
UGA's first black graduate gets college named for her
The first black graduate of the University of Georgia makes history again.
UGA football player Devonte Wyatt arrested on misdemeanor charge
Georgia defensive lineman Devonte Wyatt was a arrested Tuesday night on a misdemeanor charge of criminal trespassing/property damage with the a family violence designation
Police identify 1 of 2 men accused in Athens rape
Athens-Clarke County Police said they now know the name of one of the two men investigators believe raped a 20-year-old University of Georgia student early Sunday morning.
Athens police searching for 2 men accused of raping a UGA student
Athens-Clarke County Police are searching for two men suspected of raping a 20-year-old University of Georgia student early Sunday morning.
Animal carcasses found on front porch of UGA fraternity house
Athens-Clarke County police are investigating after members of the Chi Psi fraternity found several animals’ carcasses on their front porch Friday.
FBI, Athens-Clarke Police announce arrests in "Operation Benchwarmers"
Law enforcement officers seized more than 40 firearms and nearly $1 million worth of illegal drugs Tuesday as part of what authorities said was the largest police operation ever conducted in Athens.
$30,000 raised for Athens artist targeted by thieves
In just 12 hours, people from around the world have raised thousands of dollars for Athen's Michael Davenport.
Athens artist with no hands robbed of prized possessions
This is the second time in less than six months Michael Davenport has been a victim to a crime.
Athens police search for serial business burglars
Police in Clarke County are hoping the public help them to identify two men responsible for a series of commercial burglaries.