Athens man arrested in connection to Jan. 6 Capitol riot
The arrest marks the 23rd person with to Georgia ties to be taken into custody in connection to the January 6 riots at the U.S. Capitol.
Woman stole $32K using forged checks across metro Atlanta, police say
Do you recognize this woman? Police say she stole over $32,000 in just two days by using forged checks stolen from a Clarke County park.
Kidnapped 14-year-old Alabama girl rescued in Georgia, police say
Police have rescued a 14-year-old girl who had been kidnapped from Alabama and taken to Athens. A suspect in the crime is now in custody.
Two 'known' gang members arrested, Athens-Clarke County Police say
Two suspects connected to gang activity were taken into custody, Athens-Clarke County Police announced.
Police searching for missing 15-year-old Athens girl
Fredasia Labon was last seen near Sycamore Drive in Athens on Monday and could be in the area of Auburn, Georgia.
Athens-Clarke police searching for runaway teen
Olivia Nicholson was last seen on Jan. 16. According to police, Nicholson is believed to have run away from home.
No injuries in large apartment fire in Athens-Clarke County, officials say
Athens-Clarke County fire officials responded to an apartment fire Tuesday evening.
Athens-Clarke County police chief retires
Athens-Clarke County Police Department Police Chief Cleveland Spruill is retiring.
Georgia football parade: Thousands flock to Athens for memorable celebration
Football fans young and old took over Athens on Saturday to celebrate the Georgia football team's College Football Playoff National Championship victory.
Georgia football players, students, and fans prepare for National Championship celebration in Athens
Georgia football fans are still riding the high of Monday’s College Football Playoff National Championship win.
Georgia Football National Championship victory parade, ceremony set for this weekend in Athens
The Georgia Bulldogs football team will celebrate its College Football Playoff National Championship victory with a parade followed by a ceremony on Saturday at Sanford Stadium in Athens.
Georgia county’s schools chief on medical leave
A school superintendent for a Georgia county is taking a temporary leave for medical reasons.
Georgia Football: Athens searches for construction barriers following celebration
While there was not much damage reported in Athens, there were reports some of the construction barriers mysteriously disappeared.
Georgia Football: Party ensues in Athens over National Championship win
Athens was the site of the world's largest championship celebration on Monday night and early Tuesday morning.
Fans cheer for the Dawgs as they head off to Indy
The Georgia Bulldogs are now in Indianapolis getting ready to play for the national championship Monday night. Here at home, fans gathered at Ben Epps airport to see the team off as they headed to Indianapolis.
Police: Alleged Athens gang member arrested for burglary
Police say the 19-year-old known gang member was already out on bond for burglary.
Athens residents call on lawmakers to protect democracy during vigil Thursday
Some residents in Athens gathered on Thursday afternoon to mark a year since the Capitol Riot and to call on lawmakers to take action to protect the democracy.
Police: 2 arrested in Athens criminal gang activity investigation
Police say a known gang member arrested in Athens Tuesday has a violent criminal history with firearms and had violated his probation multiple times.
Police: 23-year-old victim hospitalized after shooting in Athens
Officers are searching for a gunman who sent a 23-year-old man to the hospital after a shooting in Athens.
Man shot in Athens on New Year's Eve, police say
Police said officers went at 9 p.m. on Friday to Rocksprings Court and found a 20-year-old man with a gunshot wound.