Athens Cyclist Dies After Being Hit By Car: Police

Athens-Clarke County police announced the news Monday that an Athens resident has died after being hit by a car in late September.

Lawrenceville Woman Killed In Athens Crash: Police

Police say a woman was walking in the northbound lane of Cedar Shoals Drive Thursday, when she was hit by a car.

Funeral Planned For Deborrah Collier, Athens Woman Found Dead

Deborrah Collier, whose body was found in a Habersham embankment exactly a month ago, was 'a loving wife and mother.'

UGA Student Shot, Suspect Charged: Report

Two people, including a University of Georgia student, were shot Saturday in the 200 block of West Clayton Street.

Vigil Held For Jefferson Teen Shot, Killed In Gwinnett: Report

Elijah Dewitt's mother told Fox 5 Atlanta he was on a date the night he was killed near Sugarloaf Mills Mall.

Debbie Collier: 911 Calls Released In Death of Missing Athens Woman

Channel 2 Action News reported Tuesday receiving 911 calls from authorities relating to the death of Deborrah Collier.

Athens Woman Found Dead Last Seen At Clayton Dollar Store: Report

Debbie Collier, whose body was found in a Habersham County embankment, was last seen in Clayton purchasing supplies from a Family Dollar.

Kidnapping, Suicide Ruled Out In Death Of Missing Athens Woman

According to the Habersham County Sheriff's Office, there is no evidence to support Deborrah Collier, 59, died by suicide or kidnapping.

Missing Athens Woman Found In Habersham Embankment

Details of what may have happened to 59-year-old Deborah Collier were not readily available as of late Tuesday afternoon.

Former UGA Football Player Charged In 2021 Murder: Police

Former Georgia receiver Ahkil Crumpton was arrested and charged in a 2021 Oconee County gas station slaying.

Ex-Deputy Gets Life Sentence For UGA Student's Murder: Report

Winford “Trey” Terrell Adams, III recently pleaded guilty to fatally shooting UGA student, Benjamin Lloyd Cloer, in 2019, the AJC reported.

Georgia Linebacker Signee EJ Lightsey Shot Multiple Times

According to police, the shooting appears to be gang-related. EJ Lightsey was transported to an Albany hospital for his injuries.

GBI Investigating Sunday Police Involved Shooting In Athens

Preliminary information shows ACCPD officers were involved in a shooting that led to the death of a visibly armed carjacking suspect.

Two Women Shot Dead, One Man Injured Wednesday In East Hall

Hall County Sheriff's deputies found the three shooting victims mid-afternoon Wednesday at a residence on Broome Road.

Former UGA Athletic Trainer Charged With Internet Sex Crimes

Jason Castleman, who was working with the Bulldogs baseball team, was arrested, charged after he thought he was communicating with a child.

Lawsuit: Gun Stores Are Essential During GA Coronavirus Pandemic

A Georgia gun-store owner and Republican candidate for the U.S. House sues to stay open during coronavirus quarantine restrictions.

Madison County Deputy Charged With Murder

A sheriff's deputy was arrested early Monday morning on second degree murder charges, according to authorities.

'Walking Dead' Actor, Former Georgia Firefighter, Dies At 48

A former Athens-Clarke County firefighter, wrestler and actor on "The Walking Dead" has died at the age of 48 from cancer.

'Operation End Game' Arrests 9 Online Child Predators: GBI

An Athens man was one of nine men recently arrested for computer or electronic pornography and child exploitation, the GBI said.

GBI Names Man Who Died After Charging At Athens Officers: Police

The GBI has named the man who died after he reportedly moved toward Athens police with a knife in his hand, at one time charging forward.

Man Dead After Charging At Athens Officers With Knife: Police

A man has died after he reportedly moved toward Athens police with a knife in his hand, at one time charging forward. He was fatally shot.

Athens Cocaine Dealer Sentenced To 151 Months In Federal Prison

A defendant with a lengthy criminal history will spend 151 months in federal prison for distributing cocaine in the Athens area.

Police ID Vehicle Of Interest In Missing Men Case

Athens police say these two men were last seen on Dec. 18, and are asking the public's help with information on them or this car.

Bomb Squad Called For Suspicious Package At Athens Hotel

An employee was cleaning a guest room when they found what they thought to be explosives.

Athens-Clarke County Cop Fired For Running Over Suspect (Video)

Video shows Officer Taylor Saulters drive his patrol into the back of a fleeing suspect in Athens. You can watch bodycam footage here.

Georgia Cop Solves Severed Thumb Mystery, Squeezes The ‘Rascal’

“Let me squeeze this rascal,” a Georgia sheriff said after a resident found what appeared to be a severed human thumb on his lawn.

Police Make Arrest In 2002 Homicide

DNA evidence helped police identify a suspect in the murder of Pamela Crisler, 49, who was found dead inside an apartment unit.

Police Seek Car Involved In Deadly Hit-And-Run

The 52-year-old woman was killed March 20 while crossing Commerce Road near Bulldog Inn in Athens.

Athens Police Look For Man Accused Of Sexual Assault

Athens-Clarke County police say the man inappropriately touched a woman while inside Kroger on Alps Road.

Dad, 3-Year-Old Daughter, Killed In Suspected Murder-Suicide: PD

Police said they responded to the Hampton Inn just before 1 p.m. Saturday in Athens.

Bank Robbery Suspect Captured In South Carolina: FBI

Frank Douglas, who was released from prison on Sept. 29, is accused of robbing Bank of America on Dec. 5 in Athens.

GBI Investigates After Traffic Stop Ends In Officer-Involved Shooting

Traffic stop in Greene County leads to officer-involved shooting. Charles David Robinson, 47, is pronounced dead on the scene.

Hartwell Woman Held In Fatal Pit Bull Attack On 20-Month-Old Grandchild: ICYMI

Sandra Adams of Hartwell is charged with second-degree murder after 2 pit bulls mauled her 20-month-old grandchild to death, GBI says.

Funeral For UGA Student Found Dead In Wyoming Set For August 4

UGA student Oliver Woodward, 21, will be laid to ​rest August 4. He was found dead 1 week after he was ejected from a raft in Wyoming.

Body Of Missing UGA Student Found In Wyoming

The body of missing UGA student Oliver Woodward, 21, ​was found Wednesday, a week after he was ejected from a raft in Wyoming.

ICYMI: Woman Who Left Child At Atlanta Airport Being Evaluated: Police

Police said Miranda Hakimi Harvey drove 700 miles before leaving daughter with strangers at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport.

Armed Home Invaders Tell Athens Family To 'Give Up Everything'

Three home invaders kick in baby gate in Athens condo and pull gun on family. Ordeal ends when dog charges trio.

'Large Boom' In Athens: No Cause Found

Police say they received multiple calls from people about a large boom in the Oglethorpe Avenue area.

Athens-Clarke Courthouse 'Cleared' After Bomb Threat: Police

Update: A bomb threat was reported Tuesday afternoon at the Athens-Clarke Courthouse. Police asked people to "stay clear of the area."

Man Arrested In Another Pork Chop Attack In Athens: Police

Terry Bernard Ball Jr., 29, was arrested Wednesday after he caused a commotion at his mother's house because "they ate his pork chop."