Game day’s unsung heroes

Behind the scenes as UGA staff and university partners protect Sanford Stadium and beyond every football Saturday in Athens.

Missing GA Woman Found Dead

A 77-year-old Georgia woman missing for four days has been found dead, police say.

Man In Nazi Uniform Arrested In Attack Of UGA Student: Reports

The woman was attempting to remove the man's swastika armband when he was accused of attacking her outside a bar, media reports say.

GA Family Killed In Fiery I-85 Crash Remembered: 'It Can’t Be True'

Eight family members died Monday when the van they were in was struck by a tractor-trailer on Interstate 85 in Jackson County.

8 Family Members Among Those Killed In Fiery Crash On Georgia's I-85: Reports

Eight people died when a tractor-trailer struck a van, which caused a chain reaction crash involving the van and four additional vehicles.

Trucker Charged With 8 Homicide Counts In Fiery Crash On I-85: Update

A tractor-trailer struck the back of a van on I-85, killing eight people, police said. The truck driver faces vehicular homicide charges.

Kris Ward Hints at a Commission Run in District 5

Athens native Kris Ward is signaling that he may enter the 2026 race for the Athens-Clarke County Commission in District 5.

Special Pricing Now Available at The Towns at Wire Park

Up to $104,200 in price reductions available at Watkinsville townhome community

Meteorite That Hit GA House Is 'Older Than Earth'

The McDonough Meteorite traveled faster than the speed of sound when it crashed into a Georgia man's home, rattling the Southeast.

Rev3 Homes Announces Grand Opening of Mill Creek Park in Athens

New townhomes from low to mid $300,000s in Athens-Clarke County

New walkable Watkinsville homes starting from the high $600,000s

Lot Reservations Now Open for Wire Park Single-Family Homes in Watkinsville

Trump Signs Laken Riley Act Into Law

President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed the Laken Riley Act into law. The GA jogger was killed on UGA's intramural fields a year ago.

Townhome Model Now Open at Wire Park in Watkinsville

New Watkinsville townhomes now selling from the upper $500,000s

Laken Riley Act Passed By Congress, Heads To Trump For Signing

The federal bill is named after GA jogger Laken Riley, a student who authorities say was killed by a Venezuelan national on UGA's campus.

Suspect In Deadly Crash Arrested In Athens-Clarke County

The crash on Macon Highway killed a 56-year-old man and injured another person after police say the suspect hit the back of their car.

Northeast Georgia Homes Coming Soon at Westlyn

Homebuyers can anticipate 29 single-family homes in Barrow County this year

Concert Golf Partners Acquires The Georgia Club

Strategically located near UGA between Atlanta and Athens, The Georgia Club is the 36th private facility to join Concert's portfolio

Laken Riley: Convicted Killer Sentenced To Life In Prison In GA Murder

Jose Ibarra was convicted of killing Laken Riley, 22, a jogger on the University of Georgia's campus. His sentence was imposed Wednesday.

Accused Laken Riley Killer Won't Testify; Prosecution Wraps Up

Jose Ibarra is accused of killing 22-year-old Laken Riley, a jogger, on the University of Georgia's campus.

Murder Suspect 'Went Hunting For Females': Laken Riley Trial

The trial of murder suspect Jose Ibarra began Friday. He is accused of killing Laken Riley, a jogger and nursing student at UGA.

Laken Riley Case: Man Accused Of Killing GA Jogger Waives Jury Trial

In Georgia​, the alternative to a jury trial is a bench trial, where a judge decides innocence or guilt.

4 Arrested After Cops, Fans Clash At Gators-Bulldogs Football Game

Bodycam videos show physical clashes between police officers and fans during the Georgia Bulldogs and the Florida Gators football game.

GA Bulldogs' Colbie Young Suspended Indefinitely Day After Arrest

Coach Kirby Smart announced the wide receiver's suspension Wednesday at a media teleconference. Patch has obtained audio of the conference.

GA Bulldogs Player Arrested, Accused Of Physically Harming Ex

UGA wide receiver Colbie Young was accused of battery and assault of an unborn child​, an incident report obtained by Patch showed Tuesday.

Woman Killed, Man Charged With Murder In Fatal Athens Hit-And-Run

The woman was waiting at a bus stop when she was hit by a car that then fled the scene, Athens-Clarke County Police said.

GA Teacher 'Brought Out The Best In Me,' Student Recalls

Forty years later, Douglas Oldham is still grateful for the lessons he learned from Ms. Willamina Bowls.

2 GA Bulldogs Arrested On Reckless Driving Charges A Day Apart: Report

Their arrests came when driving under the influence charges were dropped against UGA running back Trevor Etienne​ this week, a report says.

Man Accused Of Kidnapping Charged In Hit-and-Run Crashes In Athens

A Lawrenceville man was charged on suspicion of kidnapping, hit and run, reckless driving and other charges in Athens-Clarke County.

4 Indicted In GA Gang Shooting That Killed Toddler, Injured Boy: Carr

Attorney General Chris Carr identified the 3-year-old boy who was shot in the chest and killed in a suspected gang shooting in Georgia.

Teen Charged With Murder In Fatal Athens Shooting

A 20-year-old man was killed Monday in a Rolling Ridge Drive shooting, police say.

Man Charged With Murder In Killing Of UGA Law Student 23 Years Ago

The family of Tara Baker spoke out Thursday, 23 years after Baker's body was found in a fire at an Athens apartment.

Laken Riley: Suspect Faces New Charges In GA Jogger's Killing

Per media reports, Jose Ibarra is facing attempt to rape and other charges in connection with the killing of Laken Riley on UGA's campus.

UGA Officials Respond Amid Campus Protests, Arrests

Sixteen people were arrested Monday at an "unauthorized" pro-Palestine protest, UGA officials said Thursday.

Accused Fatal Hit-And-Run Driver Charged In Athens

A Lilburn resident was killed Tuesday in the fatal Athens crash, police say.

UGA Pro-Palestinian Protest 'Crossed A Line': Official

" ... Education is for everyone. We have the right to protest and be heard," a group developed at the UGA said about Palestinian protests.

Country Singer, GA Native Colt Ford Hospitalized After Heart Attack

Per media reports, the 53-year-old country music artist is in stable condition following a heart attack after a show.

GA RB Trevor Etienne Arrested On DUI Reckless Driving Charges

Georgia running back Trevor Etienne was arrested early Sunday on drunken driving, reckless driving and other charges, jail records show.

Big Blue Marble Academy in Athens Unveils Summer Games ‘24 Camp

Limited spaces available for camp, tailored for children ages 3-12

'She Was An Angel': Slain GA Student's Dad Speaks Out: Reports

Slain GA student Laken Riley's dad is speaking out, making a call to Gov. Brian Kemp and telling NBC he wish he could have protected her.

5 UGA Students Save Driver, 2 Children From Vehicle After GA Crash

"We are grateful you were in the right place at the right time," Burke County authorities said of the five University of Georgia students.