Athens mother desperate to find son who left Norcross mental health facility
Alize Woodall has not been seen since being released from Lakeview Behavioral Health in Norcross on July 7.
Dr. Jill Biden, Education Secretary stops in Athens on multi-state tour
Dr. Jill Biden and Education Secretary Miguel Cardona stopped in Georgia on Thursday.
Jill Biden, education chief brings summer learning tour to Georgia
Jill Biden and Education Secretary Miguel Cardona will visit Connecticut, Georgia and Michigan this week to examine summer learning programs that are helping children who fell behind during the pandemic catch up on reading, writing and arithmetic before the new school year begins.
Police: Thousands of fentanyl doses found in search of Athens home
Police say they found roughly 2,000 doses of fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine in their search of an Athens home. Two people have been arrested.
Bag filled with rotting animal carcasses found behind Athens apartment
Athens-Clarke County police said about 18 trash bags and five paper bags were filed with decomposing heads of goats and other animals.
Babysitter charged with murder of Athens toddler exposed to fentanyl, police say
Police say the 15-month old Athens child tested positive at the hospital for fentanyl, opiates, and other drugs. Now detectives have charged a babysitter with the toddler's murder.
15-month-old child dies at hospital after testing positive for fentanyl, police say
Athens-Clarke County police are investigating how a 15-month-old child died at a Georgia hospital with fentanyl, opiates and benzodiazepines in their system.
Athens woman arrested for shooting man on Hawthorne Avenue, police say
Police said Deaundrea Silmon faces an aggravated assault charge for a May 31 shooting on the 100 block of Hawthorne Avenue.
2 men suspected in armed carjacking outside Athens condo complex
Athens-Clarke County police are searching for two men they said carjacked a woman at gunpoint on Tuesday night.
14-year-old boy arrested for shooting 2 teens over social media post, police say
The teen, whose name has not been released due to his age, was charged with four counts of aggravated assault. He was taken into custody on Friday.
Police: Shooting over social media post sends 2 teens to hospital
Police say a fight over a post on social media ended with two Athens teenagers rushed to the hospital with gunshot wounds.
Emily Bowman battles back from traumatic brain injury from DUI crash, graduates from KSU
Emily Bowman, who suffered a severe traumatic brain injury after being struck by a drunk driver in 2013, finally graduated from Kennesaw State University after a long road to recovery.
Vacant home caught fire in Athens-Clarke County
A vacant home in Athens-Clarke County caught fire Thursday evening. Video footage posted on Facebook showed fire coming from the front and side of the house.
Pilot killed in small plane crash near Athens airport, FAA says
Emergency crews have responded to an aircraft crash near Athens-Ben Epps Airport.
Athens man arrested in connection to nationwide 'dark web' fraud ring
Police say the Athens man ran a nationwide fraud ring from his mobile home that had victims as far away as Alaska. Investigators are still searching for five more suspects connected to the operation.
Police searching for man seen in video beating dog in Athens
Police want to find this man seen on video in an animal cruelty case from last month.
Touring the past, present, and future of The Classic City
From coffee and chocolate to music history, we took an exclusive tour of "The Classic City" this morning.
Ex-Georgia linebacker Adam Anderson indicted by grand jury on rape charge
A grand jury has indicted former University of Georgia linebacker Adam Anderson on charges of raping a woman after a party in Athens.
Biden pardons Athens man convicted of drug trafficking, 2 others
An Athens man who was convicted of drug charges and went on to become a pillar in his community is one of the first three people pardoned by President Biden during his term.
Athens-Clarke County police locate 15-year-old
Athens-Clarke County Police aid Seriah Smith was found safe.