Athens family’s home shot up, bullets inches away from hitting teenage boy
A mother says she no longer feels safe in her Athens home after bullets from a driveby shooting nearly hit her 16-year-old son in his bedroom.
DOJ: Former UGA professor sentenced to 90 months in prison on child porn charges
The U.S. Department of Justice said 39-year-old Athens man James Edward Monogan was sentenced to serve 90 months in prison, followed by 10 years of supervised release and more than $40,000 in fines.
Visiting the animals at Georgia’s free zoo
Check out Georgia's free zoo, located less than an hour and a half east of Atlanta!
15-year-old charged in murder at Athens apartment
Athens police say the teen is their main suspect in a murder at an Athens apartment complex over the weekend.
Survey indicates tornadoes in Walton, Oglethorpe counties on Monday
National Weather Service confirmed two EF-0 tornados touched down in Oglethorpe and Walton counties on Monday.
Athens K-9 officer's tracking leads to entering auto suspect's arrest
Police say K-9 Officer Bruno successfully tracked a suspect over a mile and caught him in the middle of another crime.
UGA grad student charged with cyberstalking, extorting victim
Officials say the University of Georgia graduate student may have extorted and cyberstalked multiple victims in the last few years.
25 hurt when floor collapses at massive house party in Athens
There were close to 500 people squeezed into a house party on Magnolia Bluff Drive early Friday morning when the floor collapsed, sending partiers crashing into the basement, a captain for the Athens-Clarke County Fire and Emergency Services said.
76-year-old dies in Athens car crash, police say
Athens-Clarke County police said one person died in a collision on Saturday.
Arrest made in fatal hit-and-run of UGA student
A woman suspected of being connected to a fatal hit-and-run has been arrested and charged, Athens-Clarke County police announced Wednesday.
Clarke County school board approves $3.9 million grant for pre-K building
The Clarke County Board of Education approved a more than $3.9 million Early Head Start Expansion Grant for an expanded "Office of Early Learning," which the district hopes will help it meet the demand for pre-kindergarten programs.
Police: Georgia suspects asks to use phone, steals thousands from strangers
Athens-Clarke County police are searching for the man accused of stealing thousands of dollars from people who believed they were helping him.
Neighbors shocked by Nazi symbols in Athens-Clarke County community
Neighbors in one Athens-Clarke County community are concerned after finding Nazi stickers.
Clarke County schools to return to full-time, in-person learning on April 12
Clarke County School District Superintendent Dr. Xernona Thomas announced all students will return to full-time, in-person instruction following the system's spring break on April 12, according to a statement.
UGA student killed in Athens hit-and-run, police say
Police are searching for a suspect in a fatal hit-and-run that killed a University of Georgia student on Sunday, according to an Athens-Clarke County Police Department spokesperson.
Athens-Clarke County warning school zone speeders for 30 days
Police in Athens-Clarke County are warning school zone speeders — for 30 days only.
Multiple cases of fraudulent mobile app money transfers in Athens, police say
Athens-Clarke County police are investigating after receiving several complaints related to fraudulent money transfers involving well-known mobile apps.
Athens-Clarke County police arrest suspect in alleged shooting on West Broad Street
Athens-Clarke County police said they've made an arrest in a Wednesday morning shooting.
Educators immunized at 2 Athens high schools
Halo Smart has been eager to get back into her classroom at Athens Career Academy. The high school teacher signed up early and lined up early to receive her first dose of the Pfizer vaccine Wednesday at Clarke Central High School.
Athens carjacker fired shot at victim before driving away, police say
Athens-Clarke County police are investigating a carjacking at a hotel on Classic Road on Wednesday.