Athens-Clarke County commissioner found driving with BAC more than twice legal limit
An Athens-Clarke County commissioner arrested for DUI shortly after midnight on Saturday morning registered a blood-alcohol content more than twice the legal limit, according to a police report.
Some downtown Athens store owners concerned as ongoing construction impacts sales
Some store owners in downtown Athens fear their shops won’t survive much longer unless they receive some help from the city.
UGA police arrest man accused of sexual assault near campus parking deck
Police arrested Tritavious Malik Harris for crimes related to a sexual assault in a campus parking deck.
University of Georgia police search for sexual assault and robbery suspect
University of Georgia police are searching for a suspect connected to the sexual assault and robbery of a woman.
Missing 8-year-old girl found safe, Athens police say
Athens-Clarke County police ended their search for a missing 8-year-old girl Za’mya Bishop.
Georgia professor risks job to enforce mask mandate in his class
Longtime mathematics professor Joseph Fu told students that if they want to be in his class at the University of Georgia, they must wear a mask.
Athens man dies nearly two weeks after DUI-involved wreck, police say
Athens-Clarke County police said a man seriously injured during a DUI-involved car wreck died on Monday almost two weeks after the collision.
Athens bicyclist dies from injuries in weekend collision, police say
Police in Athens-Clarke County said a bicyclist was struck and killed at around 3:10 a.m. on Saturday near the 200 block of Pittard Road.
Athens-Clarke County commission approves vaccine policy for employees
Commissioners in Athens-Clarke County approved a new policy Tuesday that requires their employees to be vaccinated for COVID-19. Under the policy, employees must submit a signed affidavit and their vaccination card to human resources by Nov. 10.
Athens man among those who are volunteering to help people impacted by Hurricane Ida
Volunteers from around the country are in states hardest hit by Hurricane Ida. Among them is an American Red Cross volunteer from Athens.
Suspect accused of wounding seven in Athens shooting turns self in, police say
Athens police said Monday morning Pharoah Williams was taken into custody in Wilkes County when he turned himself in at the Wilkes County jail.
Police search for 'armed and dangerous' suspect accused of injuring seven in Athens shooting
Athens-Clarke County Police identified 21-year-old Pharoah Devonell Williams as the suspect. Police said he faces multiple charges in the incident and should be considered armed and dangerous. Crime Stoppers is offering a $1,000 reward for information that results in Williams’ arrest.
Athens police find missing infant unharmed
A 9-month-old child who police say was inside a car when it was stolen from a driveway Friday night in Athens was found safe, officials say.
UGA student arrested in kidnap, sex trafficking of 14-year-old girl
A student at the University of Georgia has been arrested on charges that he conspired with a Maryland man in the kidnapping and sex trafficking of a 14-year-old girl.
Athens man accused in massive shoplifting case
Police say the Athens man was caught on cameras leaving stores with garbage bags full of stolen goods. Over $70,000 of alleged stolen merchandise for the statewide spree was found in his apartment.
50-year-old driver killed in Athens car wreck
Police said Dianna Brown died when her Chevrolet Tahoe collided with a Ford Taurus at approximately 7:19 a.m. on Milledge Avenue.
GBI: 2 men charged with sex trafficking missing 14-year-old Georgia girl
Agents found the missing 14-year-old girl miles away from where she disappeared in the home of a Maryland man. Now two men are charged with her kidnapping and sex trafficking.
Athens-Clarke County officials urge UGA leaders to implement mask mandate on campus
Athens-Clarke County Commissioners have now urged leaders at the University of Georgia to have a mask mandate on campus.
Health officials ask UGA to reconsider not requiring masks, vaccines at football games
The University of Georgia has decided to not require masks or proof of vaccination at home football games - a decision that has local health officials "deeply concerned" about a possible spike in COVID-19.
Police search for missing 84-year-old Athens woman
Helen Morris was last seen in the Commerce and Old Commerce Road area, the Athens-Clarke County Police Department said.