House Republicans demand DHS provide docs on deportations of brothers of Laken Riley's accused killer
House Judiciary Committee Republicans are demanding Homeland Security turn over documents about the previous deportations and other information on the two brothers of Laken Riley's accused killer.
Former UGA football player sentenced for killing gas station employee Elijah Wood
Former University of Georgia football player, Ahkil Nasir Crumpton, also known as "Crump," has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for his involvement in an armed robbery resulting in the death of a RaceTrac gas station employee in Oconee County in 2021.
UGA students describe saving family from car that crashed into creek
Five University of Georgia sorority sisters are being called heroes by the Burke County Sheriff's Office for saving a woman and her children after a car crash left them submerged in water.
Athens man arrested for allegedly stabbing father multiple times
A 20-year-old Athens man has been arrested for allegedly stabbing his father, according to Athens-Clarke County Police Department.
Georgia pizza shop owner running for office after Laken Riley murder: 'Reality check' moment
A small business owner in Athens, Georgia, wants to change local politics after she says she had a "reality check" after the murder of nursing student Laken Riley.
Death of female inmate at Clark County Jail under investigation by GBI
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is looking into the death of a female inmate at Clarke County Jail on Lexington Road in Athens.
Laken Riley murder: Jose Ibarra asks for jury trial
Jose Ibarra, the man accused of killing Laken Hope Riley, is asking for a speedy trial.
3-year-old killed in Athens: Police release photos of 2 suspects
A second teen has been arrested in the deadly shooting of a 3-year-old at an Athens mobile home park.
Teen arrested in toddler shooting death at Athens mobile home park, 2 on the run
A family is in mourning after a 3-year-old boy was shot and killed while watching TV in a mobile home park in Athens. Police have one teen in custody and are still looking for two others.
1 child dead, 2 people injured in shooting at Athens trailer park
A deadly shooting involving children is under investigation in Athens.
UGA campus murder: Third Ibarra brother also arrested for entering country illegally
New information about a third Ibarra brother who was arrested in Athens the day after Laken Riley was murdered on the University of Georgia campus has come to light.
Brother of Laken Riley murder suspect has ties to Venezuela crime gang, prosecutors say
The brother of the man accused of murdering nursing student Laken Riley may have ties to a violent organized crime gang based in Venezuela, a new court filing alleges.
Clarke County sheriff clarifies policy on handling undocumented arrestees/inmates
Sheriff John Q. Williams and the Clarke County Sheriff's Office have released information about their procedures for processing undocumented arrestees/inmates in response to the "ongoing speculation" following the murder of Athens University nursing student Laken Riley on the University of Georgia campus.
Dueling protests make noise outside Athens City Hall over alleged sanctuary city status
The Athens-Clarke County Commission meeting was interrupted when a protester stormed in accusing Mayor Kelly Girtz of corruption.
Athens police plan March checkpoints after 11% increase in DUI arrests
Department policy dictates the announcement of the checkpoint date, but not the specific location.
Laken Riley Act: Georgia student's murder sparks new federal bill
The Laken Riley Act would require Immigration and Customs Enforcement to issue detainers on illegal immigrants charged with theft or burglary.
Diego Ibarra, brother of murder suspect in Laken Riley's UGA campus death, appears in court
The brother of the suspected killer of a nursing student on UGA's campus will make his first appearance in federal court on Monday.
Two groups planning rallies Tuesday at Athens city hall after murder
A group is planning to rally Tuesday in Athens to fight racism against immigrants and sexist violence.
ICE says Georgia murder suspect's brother was previously arrested, but detainers were ignored
Immigration and Customs Enforcement said the brother of the suspect charged with Laken Riley's murder was arrested multiple times in Athens, but the agency's requests to take him into custody were ignored.
Laken Riley murder: Suspect Jose Ibarra not seeking bond
The man accused of killing 22-year-old Augusta University nursing student Laken Hope Riley on the University of Georgia campus in Athens has decided not to seek bond.