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.
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.
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.
Athens police warning about dangers of throwing away batteries
Think twice before you throw away those apparently dead batteries.
Think twice before you throw away those apparently dead batteries.
Georgia football offensive lineman facing felony charge after arrest
A University of Georgia Bulldog is out on bond facing a felony charge after reportedly getting into some trouble with the law last week.
A University of Georgia Bulldog is out on bond facing a felony charge after reportedly getting into some trouble with the law last week.
Athens-Clarke County sheriff says fentanyl a factor in recent jail deaths
Four inmates have died at the Athens-Clarke County Jail since late April.
Four inmates have died at the Athens-Clarke County Jail since late April.
One inmate dead, two hospitalized after medical emergencies at Athens jail
One inmate is dead and two others are in the hospital after "medical issues" in the Athens-Clarke County jail. All the incidents happened on Tuesday. The GBI is investigating the death.
One inmate is dead and two others are in the hospital after "medical issues" in the Athens-Clarke County jail. All the incidents happened on Tuesday. The GBI is investigating the death.
Laken Riley murder: Judge orders mental evaluation for convicted killer
A judge has ordered a mental evaluation for Jose Ibarra, who was sentenced to life without parole for the murder of nursing student Laken Riley.
A judge has ordered a mental evaluation for Jose Ibarra, who was sentenced to life without parole for the murder of nursing student Laken Riley.
Repeat drug offender convicted on six charges, faces decades in federal prison
Dwan Maurice Hewlett was sentenced to 35 years in federal prison for armed trafficking of fentanyl and other drugs, with no possibility of parole.
Dwan Maurice Hewlett was sentenced to 35 years in federal prison for armed trafficking of fentanyl and other drugs, with no possibility of parole.
Sanford Stadium in Athens announces 2026 concert series
Sanford Stadium is set to host a major concert on April 25, 2026 — marking the first large-scale music event at the University of Georgia’s iconic venue in over a decade.
Sanford Stadium is set to host a major concert on April 25, 2026 — marking the first large-scale music event at the University of Georgia’s iconic venue in over a decade.
Athens unveils stunning 100-foot mural celebrating Georgia's flowers
Amanda Burk's 100-foot mural, "Georgia Flora," celebrates Georgia's flowers and was selected through a blind judging process from 25 proposals.
Amanda Burk's 100-foot mural, "Georgia Flora," celebrates Georgia's flowers and was selected through a blind judging process from 25 proposals.
UGA student indicted for fatal 2024 hit-and-run that killed 34-year-old
Benhur Tesfai, a University of Georgia student, has been indicted in a fatal hit-and-run that killed 34-year-old Michael Kitchen in Athens.
Benhur Tesfai, a University of Georgia student, has been indicted in a fatal hit-and-run that killed 34-year-old Michael Kitchen in Athens.
Athens man arrested with stolen checks after 2-year investigation
Athens resident Alex Brown was arrested after a two-year investigation uncovered stolen checks, forged documents, and equipment used for manufacturing fraudulent checks.
Athens resident Alex Brown was arrested after a two-year investigation uncovered stolen checks, forged documents, and equipment used for manufacturing fraudulent checks.
Hit-and-run driver wanted for killing dog, injuring pedestrian in Athens
Authorities seek public help to identify a suspect in a hit-and-run that injured a pedestrian and killed a dog on April 13.
Authorities seek public help to identify a suspect in a hit-and-run that injured a pedestrian and killed a dog on April 13.
Officers seize drugs, cash during search of Athens apartment, police say
Police say they found cocaine, marijuana and Oxycodone pills while executing a search warrant at the Athens apartment.
Police say they found cocaine, marijuana and Oxycodone pills while executing a search warrant at the Athens apartment.
32-year-old inmate dies at Athens-Clarke County Jail, officials say
A 32-year-old inmate was found unresponsive at the Athens-Clarke County Jail on the afternoon of May 5.
A 32-year-old inmate was found unresponsive at the Athens-Clarke County Jail on the afternoon of May 5.
Trial date set for suspect in murder of UGA law student Tara Baker
In 2021, UGA law student Tara Baker's body was found in a burning apartment in Athens. Now, more than 24 years later, the man accused of sexually assaulting and killing her will go to trial.
In 2021, UGA law student Tara Baker's body was found in a burning apartment in Athens. Now, more than 24 years later, the man accused of sexually assaulting and killing her will go to trial.
39-year-old Athens-Clarke County inmate dies at hospital
A 39-year-old man was found unresponsive in his cell at the Athens-Clarke County Jail during routine morning checks on April 22.
A 39-year-old man was found unresponsive in his cell at the Athens-Clarke County Jail during routine morning checks on April 22.
UGA student hospitalized after being struck by transit bus on campus
A University of Georgia student was hospitalized on Wednesday evening after being struck by a UGA transit bus.
A University of Georgia student was hospitalized on Wednesday evening after being struck by a UGA transit bus.
Safety app for runners launching at UGA after Laken Riley murder
A safety app aimed at protecting runners is launching at the University of Georgia, honoring the memory of Laken Riley, the nursing student who was tragically killed while jogging on campus last year.
A safety app aimed at protecting runners is launching at the University of Georgia, honoring the memory of Laken Riley, the nursing student who was tragically killed while jogging on campus last year.
Georgia Football suspends Nitro Tuggle, Marques Easley over driving incidents
Georgia sophomore wide receiver Nitro Tuggle and freshman offensive lineman Marques Easley were suspended indefinitely from all team activities.
Georgia sophomore wide receiver Nitro Tuggle and freshman offensive lineman Marques Easley were suspended indefinitely from all team activities.