2 teens shot in Athens recovering

Police in Athens have released the names of two teens shot on Sunday.

2 adults, 1 child killed in tragic Athens house fire

Two adults and one child are dead after an early morning house fire in Athens, Georgia Wednesday.

Georgia hospitals struggle with COVID-19 surge as ICU beds near capacity

Behind Georgia's unprecedented post-holiday surge in coronavirus infections, hospitalizations, and deaths, the Kouns' family's story is particularly heartbreaking.

Authorities: Georgia man found dead in burning van

A Georgia man was found dead inside a burning van after the fire spread to a house next to where the car was parked.

Arrest made in shooting death of Athens teen

A 20-year-old Athens woman has been arrested for the shooting death of a juvenile last Thursday.

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.