Man killed by car while walking on Cleveland Road near Bogart, police say
Police in Athens said a 44-year-old man died after he was struck by a car On Wednesday near Bogart.
Police arrest woman making terroristic threats against Athens Democratic office
A staff member reported 35-year-old Jessica Higginbotham of Elberton for sending a text message threatening to blow up the office.
Warnock shows up on Walker’s old stomping ground as both candidates work to get out the vote
As Warnock campaigned with fellow Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff in Athens, Walker appeared with Republican Sens. Tim Scott in Loganville.
Athens teen arrested for deadly double shooting, police say
Police said Daviae Oliver is charged with murder and aggravated assault for an Oct. 28 shooting on Rolling Ridge Drive.
No. 1 Georgia overcomes slow start, routs Georgia Tech 37-14
Stetson Bennett threw two touchdown passes and No. 1 Georgia completed back-to-back undefeated regular seasons for the first time in school history by overcoming a slow start to beat Georgia Tech 37-14 on Saturday.
'He put Georgia on the map': Celebrating the life of Vince Dooley
Stories and tributes in Athens Friday night as the community came together to celebrate the life of coach Vince Dooley.
Vince Dooley Memorial Service: Bulldog nation gathers to celebrate life of legendary Georgia coach
Bulldog nation will gather at Stegeman Coliseum to honor and celebrate the life of Georgia Bulldogs football coach Vince Dooley after his death at the age of 90.
Athens officials give update on major apartment fire
Firefighters who battled a huge structure fire at University Oaks Apartments in Athens have released new details and an update on current conditions.
Firefighters battle massive blaze at Athens apartments
Flames could be seen shooting about 20 feet from the 2-story structure located in the 2300 block of West Broad Street.
Baby Kelsey at 29: 'I'm so much stronger than this story'
Baby Kelsey was only a child when someone murdered her parents in Athens in 1994. She would become the subject of a dramatic custody battle involving the prime suspect in those murders. The case is still unsolved.
No one in custody three years after deadly Athens hit and run
Sanchez Elder’s mother says someone struck and killed him as he left a football watch party in 2019.
Students dismissed after fire 'intentionally' started in Cedar Shoals High bathroom
A message on the school's website said the fire was "intentionally" set in a student bathroom in the main building of Cedar Shoals High School.
Athens man who shot at repo workers given max prison sentence
Police said Ceddrick Demon Mercery, who was a previously convicted felon, tried to run over two people repossessing his Honda Accord on Sept. 23, 2020. They said Mercery then rolled down the window and fired three shots at the workers, missing, before driving away.
Debbie Collier case: Daughter goes on the record during live podcast
The daughter of Athens office manager Debbie Collier, whose disturbing death in Habersham County has caused much speculation, shared her story Wednesday evening during a live podcast.
Athens jailer charged after inappropriate relationship with inmate, sheriff says
Karen Amaya was charged with violation of oath of office.
Walker, Warnock campaign full steam ahead across state
Senate candidate Herschel Walker was hoping to benefit from the game day energy in Athens ahead of the University of Georgia's triumphant matchup against Tennessee Saturday. Meanwhile, Senator Raphael Warnock, his democratic challenger, spent his day on a tour bus across the state trying to get voters out to the polls.
No. 1 Georgia shuts down QB Hooker, No. 2 Tennessee, 27-13
Stetson Bennett threw two touchdown passes and ran for a score and No. 1 Georgia shut down No. 2 Tennessee’s high-powered offense, dominating the Volunteers 27-13 on Saturday in an SEC showdown of the nation’s top-ranked teams.
Funeral for Vince Dooley will be private, public celebration of life announcement coming later
Loved ones will hold a private funeral for late Georgia Bulldogs football coach Vince Dooley with a public celebration of the college football legend's life to be announced later.
Legendary UGA football coach, athletics director Vince Dooley, 90, dies
The University of Georgia's winningest football coach and longtime athletics director Vince Dooley has died at 90 years old.
20-year-old woman killed, teen injured in Athens shooting
Athens-Clarke County police are investigating a shooting that left a 20-year-old dead and a 17-year-old seriously injured.