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 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 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.

Athens-Clarke County police search for suspected rapist

Athens-Clarke County police are looking for the man suspected of raping a 22-year-old woman Saturday morning. 

Georgia vs. No. 5 Auburn tip-off time changed

The top-ranked team in the SEC matches up with the league’s most heralded pro prospect Saturday when Auburn hosts Anthony Edwards and his Georgia teammates, but the game time will be earlier than originally scheduled.

81-year-old killed in Athens car crash

An 81-year-old man died Saturday in Athens-Clarke County after crossing lanes and into the path of a car being driven by a teenager.

Georgia Army veteran hopes new year brings a new kidney

Lydia Burden has been placed on the critical transplant list because of her declining condition according to The National Foundation for Transplants.

Police search for suspicious man in Athens

Athens Clarke County Police are searching for a man who Investigators suspect may have attempted to kidnap a 12-year-old boy.

Athens store left almost completely empty after being burglarized

The owner of an Athens store says he can’t reopen his business because his cash registers were among dozens of items stolen on Christmas Eve 

Athens porch pirate caught on camera

Athens-Clarke County Police need help finding a man wanted for stealing a package.