Police: Georgia suspects asks to use phone, steals thousands from strangers

Police: Georgia suspects asks to use phone, steals thousands from strangers

Athens-Clarke County police are searching for the man accused of stealing thousands of dollars from people who believed they were helping him.

Athens-Clarke County police are searching for the man accused of stealing thousands of dollars from people who believed they were helping him.

Clarke County schools to return to full-time, in-person learning on April 12

Clarke County schools to return to full-time, in-person learning on April 12

Clarke County School District Superintendent Dr. Xernona Thomas announced all students will return to full-time, in-person instruction following the system's spring break on April 12, according to a statement. 

Clarke County School District Superintendent Dr. Xernona Thomas announced all students will return to full-time, in-person instruction following the system's spring break on April 12, according to a statement. 

UGA student killed in Athens hit-and-run, police say

UGA student killed in Athens hit-and-run, police say

Police are searching for a suspect in a fatal hit-and-run that killed a University of Georgia student on Sunday, according to an Athens-Clarke County Police Department spokesperson.

Police are searching for a suspect in a fatal hit-and-run that killed a University of Georgia student on Sunday, according to an Athens-Clarke County Police Department spokesperson.

Multiple cases of fraudulent mobile app money transfers in Athens, police say

Multiple cases of fraudulent mobile app money transfers in Athens, police say

Athens-Clarke County police are investigating after receiving several complaints related to fraudulent money transfers involving well-known mobile apps.

Athens-Clarke County police are investigating after receiving several complaints related to fraudulent money transfers involving well-known mobile apps.

Educators immunized at 2 Athens high schools

Educators immunized at 2 Athens high schools

Halo Smart has been eager to get back into her classroom at Athens Career Academy. The high school teacher signed up early and lined up early to receive her first dose of the Pfizer vaccine Wednesday at Clarke Central High School.

Halo Smart has been eager to get back into her classroom at Athens Career Academy. The high school teacher signed up early and lined up early to receive her first dose of the Pfizer vaccine Wednesday at Clarke Central High School.

Company's initiative supports Georgia businesses, dedicated employees

Company's initiative supports Georgia businesses, dedicated employees

One company tied to the travel industry that was hit hard by the pandemic is trying to support small businesses and employees falling on hard times.

One company tied to the travel industry that was hit hard by the pandemic is trying to support small businesses and employees falling on hard times.

Sheriff: UGA student charged with sexual exploitation of children

Sheriff: UGA student charged with sexual exploitation of children

Cherokee County detectives have charged a University of Georgia student with more than a dozen counts of sexual exploitation of children.

Cherokee County detectives have charged a University of Georgia student with more than a dozen counts of sexual exploitation of children.

Police: 19-year-old charged in armed Playstation 5 robbery

Police: 19-year-old charged in armed Playstation 5 robbery

Police say the two victims thought they were going to sell the Playstation 5 but ended up being held at gunpoint.

Police say the two victims thought they were going to sell the Playstation 5 but ended up being held at gunpoint.

UGA plans to resume normal operations in fall semester

UGA plans to resume normal operations in fall semester

The University of Georgia provided a forecast of instructional plans for fall and summer semesters, and the school projects to resume "normal operations" by the 2021 fall semester. 

The University of Georgia provided a forecast of instructional plans for fall and summer semesters, and the school projects to resume "normal operations" by the 2021 fall semester. 

UGA maintenance worker charged with child molestation

UGA maintenance worker charged with child molestation

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has arrested a University of Georgia maintenance worker on child molestation charges.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has arrested a University of Georgia maintenance worker on child molestation charges.

Athens-Clarke County police arrest man accused of kidnapping store clerk

Athens-Clarke County police arrest man accused of kidnapping store clerk

Police in Athens said officers were able to apprehend a man suspected of robbing a store, kidnapping the clerk and forcing her to go to a local hotel against their will. 

Police in Athens said officers were able to apprehend a man suspected of robbing a store, kidnapping the clerk and forcing her to go to a local hotel against their will. 

Athens man falls prey to sextortion

Athens man falls prey to sextortion

A woman blackmailed an Athens man she met online in an attempt to get hundreds of dollars from the victim, police said.

A woman blackmailed an Athens man she met online in an attempt to get hundreds of dollars from the victim, police said.

Teen arrested and charged in connection to Athens double shooting

Teen arrested and charged in connection to Athens double shooting

The 17-year-old who was wanted in connection to a January double shooting in Athen was arrested and charged Wednesday, police say.

The 17-year-old who was wanted in connection to a January double shooting in Athen was arrested and charged Wednesday, police say.