Missing 77-year-old Athens woman found dead

The Athens-Clarke County Police Department said officers found the body of a missing 77-year-old woman with dementia.

Woman arrested after 3 teens shot in Athens over weekend

A woman has been arrested in connection with a downtown Athens shooting that injured three teenagers, police said.

Athens man arrested in 2016 murder of James Mitchell

Nearly a decade after James Mitchell vanished, Athens-Clarke County police say they have made an arrest in his killing.

Deadly UGA crash: Jalen Carter's testimony in Victoria Bowles lawsuit revealed

Victoria Bowles filed a lawsuit seeking over $5 million in damages against Jalen Carter for his alleged role in the 2023 crash that killed two people and injured her.

Clarke County student gets Georgia football dream weekend

A Clarke County high school student received the experience of a lifetime with help from a nonprofit that helps young people facing challenges.

Historic Athens wants to rename a downtown park

A local nonprofit is leading an effort to rename a new downtown park in honor of two trailblazing Black legislators from Athens.

Athens mayor says rainbow crosswalks will not be replaced

Athens Mayor Kelly Girtz said the city’s rainbow crosswalks will not be removed, despite a federal order telling states to eliminate them within 60 days.

Gov. Brian Kemp endorses Derek Dooley for Senate

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp officially endorsed former football coach Derek Dooley in the race to take Sen. Jon Ossoff's seat.

UGA: Main Library is 'ALL CLEAR,' no emergency at this time

UGA issued a police alert at 8:51 p.m. after a report of an “armed shooter" near the main library in Athens.

UGA could rename 2 Sanford Stadium gates after donors

University System of Georgia Board of Regents are poised to renamed two gates at Sanford Stadium after alumni who've donated millions to the athletic association.

Police searching for new leads in downtown Athens cold case murder

It's been almost nine years since police 28-year-old Daniel Macias shot multiple times in downtown Athens. The person responsible for the crime has never been identified.

Athens man pleads guilty to sexually exploiting a child online

An Athens man faces 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to sexually exploiting a child by sending explicit messages about abusing a young girl, according to federal prosecutors.