Athens police are asking the public to remember that throwing batteries in the trash or recycling bins is dangerous.

Police in Athens said someone tried to steal almost $50,000 from a local food bank through a fraudulent invoice.

ATLANTA — William Barnett II, 33, from Athens, Georgia, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to sexually exploit a child and faces up ...

The police department recently issued a warning to residents about the dangers of tossing batteries on Facebook. According to ...

An Athens man remained in jail Thursday after Athens-Clarke police say he was keeping cocaine and guns in his apartment.

A former Athens-Clarke County employee had felony theft charges dismissed. The former employee was accused of fraudulently ...

ATHENS, Ga. — An Athens man was arrested after a search of his home uncovered drugs, guns, and lots of cash. On July 22, the ...

The Northeast Georgia Regional Drug Task Force, with the assistance of the Athens-Clarke County Police Department and Georgia ...

For the first time in its history, there have been no murders in Athens-Clarke County by the middle of the year. Athens-Clarke County was unified in 1991.

Jennifer McKillip, 38, died in the fatal crash that occurred at about 2 a.m. Sunday at the intersection of North Thomas Street and East Hancock Avenue, according to Athens-Clarke County police.

Missy Nix survived a vehicle crash in Athens four years ago, but the man charged with the death of her husband remains at ...

State Rep. Houston Gaines, an Athens Republican, announced a bid for Congress Thursday, aiming to replace Congressman Mike ...