Athens man charged with sharing child porn
Sean Hopkins, 34, was arrested Tuesday and charged with two counts of possession and two counts of distributing child pornography.
Police arrest suspected gang member in Athens
Police arrested 22-year-old Athens resident Miquan Pittard, the 15th recent arrest of a suspected gang member by Athens police.
Suspect in deadly Athens hit-and-run turns herself in
Amanda Gerrett turned herself in at the Clarke County jail.
Athens police arrest 'known gang member' out on bond for obstruction
Police said 24-year-old Malcolm Martin was out on bond for burglary, entering auto, theft by receiving credit card fraud and several other crimes at the time of his arrest.
Georgia universities take part in global memorial for child Holocaust victims
The University of Georgia is taking part in a global memorial to child Holocaust victims.
Athens police search for suspect in deadly hit-and-run
Amanda Gerrett, 31, of Athens, has outstanding warrants for first-degree vehicular homicide, felony hit-and-run, and failure to maintain lane.
Businessmen donate thousands after burglar smashes way into charity's warehouse, makes off with toys
Two metro Atlanta businessmen came to the rescue of an Atlanta charity that was the victim of a bold burglary.
3 arrested in Athens gang investigation, police say
Police said Wednesday 24-year-old Athens residents Kaderrick Atkinson and Taveon Stevens and 23-year-old Nicholson resident Jakwon Mapp face various charges related to investigations targeting criminal street gang activity.
Police search for missing Athens man last seen Saturday
Quavian Culver was last seen on Saturday, the Athens-Clarke County Police Department said.
3 street gang members off the streets and facing charges, police say
Three known gang members have been taken into custody on numerous charges, according to Athens-Clarke County police.
Georgia Bulldogs football legend Charley Trippi celebrates 100th birthday
Charley Trippi played football at the University of Georgia during the 1942, 1945 and 1946 seasons. Georgia was selected as the consensus national champion in 1942. In Trippi's last season, Georgia went 11-0 and won the Sugar Bowl.
24-year-old hospitalized with gunshot wound in Athens, police say
Police said it was 2:20 a.m. on Tuesday when ACCPD responded after learning a man was dropped off with a gunshot wound.
Police: Gang member caught in car with drugs, firearm in Athens
Police say the known gang member was caught driving down an Athens street with illegal drugs and a firearm in plain sight. He was already out on bond for a felony.
Multiple suspected gang members arrested, Athens-Clarke County police say
At least 6 people believed to be affiliated with gangs have been taken into custody, the Athens-Clarke County Police Department announced.
Athens-Clarke County police search for car break-in suspect
Kenneth Leon Jackson, who goes by the name "Miami," is from metro Atlanta and is wanted on eight felony warrants connected to car break-ins this fall.
UGA football player accused of brandishing BB gun
Police determined Nyland Green, a freshman on the UGA football team, is accused of “dry firing” a BB gun while pointing it in the direction of another person and damaging a Busbee Hall window with a BB gun.
Athens police make massive gang bust during Operation Tourniquet
Athens-Clarke County Police have arrested 13 suspects in an ongoing FBI Safe Streets Gang Task Force investigation.
Judge grants bond for UGA linebacker Adam Anderson in rape case
A judge granted bond for UGA football player Adam Anderson, accused of rape. There is a second alleged rape victim who came forward after the initial allegations surfaced.
Teen arrested, suspected of Sunday afternoon crime spree in Athens
Police arrested 17-year-old Athens resident Edgar Ortiz, who faces multiple charges for armed robbery and aggravated assault.
Clarke County Schools superintendent announces plans to retire at end of 2022
Clarke County School District Superintendent Xernona J. Thomas announced plans to retire at the end of 2022, according to the Athens-Banner Herald.