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Woman accused of running over husband in Oglethorpe arrested after crashing in Athens
By Joe Johnson Brittany Nicole Wood, 40, of Arnoldsville, was arrested early the morning of August 9th after crashing her SUV while being...

Classic City News
Aug 25, 20251 min read


Motorist arrested after overdosing on Atlanta Highway
By Joe Johnson Jonathan Mandell Mapp, 40, of Jennings Mill Parkway, was arrested after he overdosed on fentanyl while driving. He was...

Classic City News
Aug 24, 20251 min read


Cop finds drug trafficking suspect from randomly checking tags
By Joe Johnson Treshun Rashaad Edwards, 32, of Smokey Road was arrested the night of August 4th by a police officer who identified him...

Classic City News
Aug 24, 20251 min read


County offering free course on creating public art
Released by Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services: We want local artists to make public art! In partnership with Triangle ArtWorks we are...

Classic City News
Aug 24, 20251 min read


Be smart about kids and gun safety
In Griffin, GA a 5 year-old child kills themself with a gun they found in the car. In Dekalb County, a 5 year-old child was shot and...

Classic City News
Aug 23, 20251 min read


Armed felon arrested when found asleep on motorcycle
By Joe Johnson Jacob Randall Russell, 38, of Covington was arrested lthe night of August 9th after being found asleep on his...

Classic City News
Aug 22, 20251 min read


Georgia Bulldogs pep rally today!
Released by Arbor Terrace Athens: Arbor Terrace Athens is calling all Dawg fans—and that includes you! You're invited to join us for an...

Classic City News
Aug 22, 20251 min read


Athens man charged with brutalizing woman with bat and golf club
By Joe Johnson An Athens-Clarke County grand jury has indicted a man who brutally beat his victim with a bat and golf club. Randy Lamar...

Classic City News
Aug 22, 20251 min read


Barrow County 911 dispatchers help deliver pair of babies
The following was released by the Barrow County government: Two Barrow County E-911 employees put their training to the test this summer,...

Classic City News
Aug 21, 20252 min read


Athens gang leader indicted for drug trafficking and illegal weapons
By Joe Johnson A Clarke County grand jury has indicted the purported local leader of a criminal street gang on drug trafficking charges....

Classic City News
Aug 21, 20251 min read


Helicopter, K-9 unit used in search of peeping tom at student housing complex
stock photo By Joe Johnson The Athens-Clarke County Police Department recently used a helicopter and K-9 unit to search for a peeping...

Classic City News
Aug 20, 20251 min read


Man’s Meta glasses used in his arrest for domestic violence
By Joe Johnson Hakim Williams denied firing a gun during an altercation with his former girlfriend, but video from the smart glasses he...

Classic City News
Aug 20, 20251 min read


Former public safety official convicted of child sexual assault sentenced to 20 years in prison without parole
Released today by the Alcovy Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office:’ On Monday, August 18, 2025, Samuel “Ray” Ham entered a plea of...

Classic City News
Aug 20, 20252 min read


Athens bridge closed for repairs
Released today by Athens-Clarke County: ACC announces the temporary closure of the East Campus Connector Bridge. The work is expected...

Classic City News
Aug 20, 20251 min read


Classic City Majorettes offering twirling lessons for kids
Released by Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services : Come twirl with the best! Classic City Majorettes offers instruction in...

Classic City News
Aug 20, 20251 min read


Athens resident and BMX trick rider Jody Temple dead at 50
Mr. Joseph Martin “Jody” Temple Jr, 50, of Athens, GA, passed away Friday, August 15, 2025 at his home. Born on January 14, 1975, in...

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Aug 20, 20251 min read


Beloved Athens resident Jody Temple has passed away at age 50; was renowned BMX trickster
Mr. Joseph Martin “Jody” Temple Jr, 50, of Athens, GA, passed away Friday, August 15, 2025 at his home. Born on January 14, 1975, in...

Classic City News
Aug 19, 20251 min read


You’re invited to a Bulldogs pep rally this Thursday
Released by Arbor Terrace Athens: Arbor Terrace Athens is calling all Dawg fans—and that includes you! You're invited to join us for an...

Classic City News
Aug 18, 20251 min read


Man jailed after Zing Zang incident in downtown Athens
By Joe Johnson Raymond Clinton Boss Jr,, 21, of Loganville was arrested early the morning of August 3rd following an incident in downtown...

Classic City News
Aug 18, 20251 min read


Photo of the day: Sleeping it off
A student remains fast asleep Sunday morning despite vehicle traffic in front of the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity house on South Milledge...

Classic City News
Aug 18, 20251 min read
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