Athens-Clarke County firefighters tackle major Winterville house fire

Firefighters from the Athens-Clarke County Fire Department swiftly responded to a significant house fire in Winterville on Oct. 29, officials said.

Laken Riley murder: Jose Ibarra returns to court for hearing on DNA evidence

The man accused of killing nursing student Laken Riley on the University of Georgia campus will be back in court on Friday for a hearing on whether DNA evidence can be used during his upcoming trial.

Laken Riley murder: Jose Ibarra attends hearing as trial date looms

Jose Ibarra, the man accused of killing a nursing student Laken Riley on the University of Georgia campus, was in court in Athens on Friday.

3rd teenager arrested for May murder in Athens, police say

A 15-year-old, Keanthony Sorrells, was arrested on Oct. 9 for his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of Cameron Manago on May 27.

UGA wide receiver Colbie Young suspended indefinitely after arrest

Georgia wide receiver Colbie Young has been suspended indefinitely from the team after he was arrested and charged with battery and assault on an unborn child.

Laken Riley murder: Jose Ibarra hearing postponed over DNA evidence

A motion to exclude DNA evidence and expert opinion in a hearing for the man accused of murdering Augusta University nursing student Laken Riley has been granted.

UGA wide receiver Colbie Young arrested, charged with assaulting unborn child

The University of Georgia wide receiver is facing charges of battery and assaulting an unborn child following an incident with his ex-girlfriend, police records show.

Laken Riley murder: Prosecution reveals evidence against Jose Ibarra

Prosecutors in the murder trial of Jose Antonio Ibarra have revealed more about the evidence and events leading to the death of Augusta University nursing student Laken Riley.

University of Georgia's 1st Black football player to be honored in Athens

In 1967, Atlanta native James "Jim" Hurley joined the defensive line of the University of Georgia Bulldogs' freshman football team and made history. Now his legacy will be honored this weekend in Athens.

Georgia football coach Kirby Smart addresses team's latest reckless driving arrest

Georgia football coach Kirby Smart says the team continues "to have guys make poor decisions" after another one of the Bulldogs was arrested for reckless driving last week.

UGA cornerback arrested after being caught going over 100 mph

Georgia cornerback Daniel Jeremy Harris was arrested by the Athens-Clarke County Police Department on Thursday on five misdemeanor driving charges.

Vacationing porch pirate caught with stolen packages, deputies say

Deputies say the suspected porch pirate was caught with stolen iPhones, Apple Watches and more in the Athens Airbnb where he was staying on vacation.

Former staffer severely injured in deadly UGA crash settles lawsuit with university

Victoria Bowles was hurt in the deadly January 2023 crash that killed UGA staffer Chandler Lecroy and UGA player Devin Willock, and injured player Warren McCLendon.

Laken Riley murder: Jose Ibarra wants evidence thrown out

Jose Ibarra, the man accused of murdering Augusta University nursing student Laken Riley, is seeking to have key evidence in his trial excluded.