University of Georgia reports 'concerning' rise in positive COVID-19 tests

After the first full week of classes, the number of positive COVID-19 cases from students, staff, and faculty at UGA has risen significantly.

Police: Men wanted for steal hundreds of dollars worth of Dove soap from Athens stores

Athens-Clarke County police said thieves have been targeting Dove soap products from local stores. Police released photos of the suspects in hopes they won’t make a clean getaway.

UGA students demand cheaper meal plans due to COVID-19 adjustments

Several students at the University of Georgia are frustrated with changes the school has made to the dining experience out of coronavirus health and safety concerns.

Body found in North Oconee River, police investigating

According to Athens-Clarke County Police, the body was located near North Avenue and Martin Luther King Parkway.

Athens business owners, county commission settle lawsuit over last call

Business owners in Athens and the Athens-Clarke County Commission have come to an agreement on when bars will stop serving drinks. 

Teens help save their friend's life at Oconee River

A day of hanging out along the Oconee river almost ended in tragedy for a group of teenagers. 

Athens police defend use of tear gas following George Floyd protest

Protestors have complained the use of tear gas in downtown Athens on May 31 was an excessive use of force, but Athens-Clarke County police said agitators infiltrated the peaceful George Floyd protest and forced officers to act.

Cities, counties in Georgia defying governor's order with mask mandates

A growing list of cities in Georgia have issued or plan to issue mandates, resolutions, or ordinances requiring face masks be worn in public as coronavirus cases continue to steadily climb.

Lawsuit filed against Athens hospital for alleged false COVID-19 tests, some employees suspended for theft

Update: An investigation by the Georgia Department of Community Health has found that Landmark Hospital of Athens was in compliance with all regulations dealing with nursing services and infection prevention and control associated with COVID-19.

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.

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.