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Athens-Clarke County

Latest news from Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.

Georgia beats Kentucky after first home loss in years to Alabama

Georgia beats Kentucky after first home loss in years to Alabama

The Georgia Bulldogs beat the University of Kentucky Wildcats 35-14, following last week's loss to Alabama.

October 4, 2025 4:48pm EDT
Woman arrested after 3 teens shot in Athens over weekend

Woman arrested after 3 teens shot in Athens over weekend

A woman has been arrested in connection with a downtown Athens shooting that injured three teenagers, police said.

October 1, 2025 1:31pm EDT
Multiple teens shot in Athens early Sunday morning

Multiple teens shot in Athens early Sunday morning

Three teens were shot in Athens early Sunday morning, according to police.

September 29, 2025 1:53pm EDT
Athens man arrested in 2016 murder of James Mitchell

Athens man arrested in 2016 murder of James Mitchell

Nearly a decade after James Mitchell vanished, Athens-Clarke County police say they have made an arrest in his killing.

September 27, 2025 4:31pm EDT
Former Athens Rock Lobsters player killed in crash

Former Athens Rock Lobsters player killed in crash

25-year-old Orca Wiesblatt died in British Columbia accident.

September 22, 2025 6:41am EDT
Deadly UGA crash: Jalen Carter's testimony in Victoria Bowles lawsuit revealed

Deadly UGA crash: Jalen Carter's testimony in Victoria Bowles lawsuit revealed

Victoria Bowles filed a lawsuit seeking over $5 million in damages against Jalen Carter for his alleged role in the 2023 crash that killed two people and injured her.

September 17, 2025 9:02pm EDT
Clarke County student gets Georgia football dream weekend

Clarke County student gets Georgia football dream weekend

A Clarke County high school student received the experience of a lifetime with help from a nonprofit that helps young people facing challenges.

September 16, 2025 8:57am EDT
St. Mary’s to end Lavonia birthing services, shift care to Athens hospital

St. Mary’s to end Lavonia birthing services, shift care to Athens hospital

St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital will close its labor and delivery unit due to financial and staffing pressures.

September 12, 2025 9:13pm EDT
Historic Athens wants to rename a downtown park

Historic Athens wants to rename a downtown park

A local nonprofit is leading an effort to rename a new downtown park in honor of two trailblazing Black legislators from Athens.

September 8, 2025 8:52am EDT
Athens mayor says rainbow crosswalks will not be replaced

Athens mayor says rainbow crosswalks will not be replaced

Athens Mayor Kelly Girtz said the city’s rainbow crosswalks will not be removed, despite a federal order telling states to eliminate them within 60 days.

September 5, 2025 9:30am EDT
Active shooter hoaxes rattle students at 3 Georgia universities in 1 night

Active shooter hoaxes rattle students at 3 Georgia universities in 1 night

The University of Georgia, University of West Georgia and Clark Atlanta University all received active shooter threats on Friday night.

August 30, 2025 7:34pm EDT
Gov. Brian Kemp endorses Derek Dooley for Senate

Gov. Brian Kemp endorses Derek Dooley for Senate

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp officially endorsed former football coach Derek Dooley in the race to take Sen. Jon Ossoff's seat.

August 30, 2025 3:42pm EDT
UGA: Main Library is 'ALL CLEAR,' no emergency at this time

UGA: Main Library is 'ALL CLEAR,' no emergency at this time

UGA issued a police alert at 8:51 p.m. after a report of an “armed shooter" near the main library in Athens.

August 29, 2025 11:33pm EDT
UGA fraternities accused of hazing involving alcohol, physical abuse

UGA fraternities accused of hazing involving alcohol, physical abuse

Sigma Chi and Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternities were accused of hazing first-year students.

August 25, 2025 4:26pm EDT
UGA could rename 2 Sanford Stadium gates after donors

UGA could rename 2 Sanford Stadium gates after donors

University System of Georgia Board of Regents are poised to renamed two gates at Sanford Stadium after alumni who've donated millions to the athletic association.

August 12, 2025 9:17pm EDT
Police searching for new leads in downtown Athens cold case murder

Police searching for new leads in downtown Athens cold case murder

It's been almost nine years since police 28-year-old Daniel Macias shot multiple times in downtown Athens. The person responsible for the crime has never been identified.

August 12, 2025 10:23am EDT
Athens man pleads guilty to sexually exploiting a child online

Athens man pleads guilty to sexually exploiting a child online

An Athens man faces 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to sexually exploiting a child by sending explicit messages about abusing a young girl, according to federal prosecutors.

August 4, 2025 8:28pm EDT
Athens police warning about dangers of throwing away batteries

Athens police warning about dangers of throwing away batteries

Think twice before you throw away those apparently dead batteries.

August 4, 2025 7:47am EDT
Georgia football offensive lineman facing felony charge after arrest

Georgia football offensive lineman facing felony charge after arrest

A University of Georgia Bulldog is out on bond facing a felony charge after reportedly getting into some trouble with the law last week.

July 22, 2025 5:48am EDT
Athens-Clarke County sheriff says fentanyl a factor in recent jail deaths

Athens-Clarke County sheriff says fentanyl a factor in recent jail deaths

Four inmates have died at the Athens-Clarke County Jail since late April.

July 14, 2025 9:41am EDT
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