Illegal immigrant suspect in Laken Riley's murder indicted, accused of 'peeping' on UGA staff member
A Georgia grand jury on Tuesday indicted Jose Ibarra, the suspect charged in Augusta University student Laken Riley's murder, on 10 counts, court documents show.
Athens-Clarke County officer shoots at suspect during pursuit
The Athens-Clarke County Police Department claims an officer was forced to fire his weapon when a suspect brandished a gun in Athens.
Pro-Palestine protesters march from the University of Georgia to Athens City Hall
Students from the University of Georgia gathered at the famous UGA arch along E. Broad Street on Friday evening calling for an end to the war in Gaza.
Arrest of third suspect in deadly Athens toddler shooting
A third person was arrested in the deadly shooting of a 3-year-old boy at an Athens mobile home park in March.
Man killed by vehicle in Athens, hit-and-run driver arrested
A 34-year-old man was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver at approximately 3:40 a.m. April 30 in Athens.
Police arrest pro-Palestine protesters on University of Georgia campus
University of Georgia police and Georgia State Patrol troopers have arrested multiple people during a pro-Palestine protest at the Athens college on Monday morning.
Georgia native, country-rap singer Colt Ford discusses near-fatal heart attack
Georgia native and country-rap singer Colt Ford is speaking out for the first time since his near-fatal heart attack on April 3.
1 dead, 1 injured in Athens double shooting Wednesday night
One person was killed and another person was hospitalized as the result of a late-night shooting April 17 in the 100 block of Huntington Road.
Man wanted for fraudulent vehicle loans in Athens-Clarke County
Athens-Clarke County police are looking for 38-year-old Reveckeyo “Ra” Anwann Hill in connection to fraudulent vehicle loans.
Georgia native, country-rap singer Colt Ford suffers heart attack in Arizona after show
Country-rap singer-songwriter Colt Ford, aged 53, suffered a heart attack on Thursday night following a performance at Dierks Bentley's Whiskey Row in Gilbert, Arizona.
Georgia sisters give dad and a stranger a kidney and a second chance
Michael McLean's life is full these days. The Athens 53-year-old restaurant owner is getting ready to celebrate 30 years of marriage to his wife Suzanne, two healthy daughters, and five kidneys.
2 men arrested for shooting death of 19-year-old in Athens in 2022
A grand jury in Clarke County has returned indictments against 22-year-old Jacquavious Smith and 22-year-old Shamon Elder, Jr., both from Athens., for the murder of 19-year-old Brynarius Smith on Cone Drive in Nellie B. community in April of 2022 .
Gangster Disciples: 2 men sentenced for roles in murders of 3 Athens residents
Two metro Atlanta residents have been sentenced to prison this week after pleading guilty to federal conspiracy charges connected to the gang-related shooting deaths of three Athens residents.
Trevor Etienne: Police report reveals new details of star UGA running back's arrest
A newly-released police report reveals what happened before University of Georgia star running back Trevor Etienne's arrest and DUI charge
UGA transfer Trevor Etienne’s bid for starting RB job could be at risk following DUI charge
An arrest on drunken driving and other charges could endanger Trevor Etienne’s projected role as Georgia’s new starting running back only months after his transfer from Florida.
UGA running back Trevor Etienne arrested for DUI
The star running back from the University of Georgia was arrested Sunday morning for DUI.
Heride: Empowering women through rideshares in Atlanta, Athens
A woman named Jillian Anderson created a rideshare app for women in an effort to make them feel safer.
Athens bookshop sues Gwinnett County sheriff over jail mail policy
An Athens bookstore is suing the Gwinnett County sheriff, calling the county jail’s mail policy for inmates a violation of civil rights.
Gangster Disciples key figures get severe sentences for violent conspiracy
Two key figures associated with the notorious Gangster Disciples were handed down prison sentences on Wednesday for their involvement in a deadly conspiracy which led to the tragic deaths of three men in Athens.
Laken RiIey's father hopes Georgia senators will protect citizens from 'illegal invasion'
Georgia state senators passed a resolution honoring Laken Riley's memory on Wednesday morning.