CLASSIC CITY NEWS

The following has been released by the United States Department of Justice ATHENS, Ga. – A dozen defendants involved in a major methamphetamine ring operating between Mexico and a conversion site in Monroe, Georgia, responsible for converting and distributing thousands of kilograms of methamphetamine shipped in from Mexico and hidden in boxes of jalapeños, are being held accountable for their crimes at the federal level in an Operation Take Back America investigation. “This O

The following was released by the Gwinnett County Police Department Doraville, Ga., Nov. 6, 2025) – Gwinnett County Police Uniform Officers make a significant arrest during stolen trailer investigation. On October 30, 2025, the Gwinnett County Police Department received a report of a stolen trailer out of Norcross. Uniform Officers from the West Precinct utilized Flock license plate readers to determine the trailer, after being stolen, had been attached to a vehicle associate

The following was released today the city of Winder The Cities of Winder and Auburn are working together to transform an old quarry into a 1-billion-gallon reservoir, a $90 million project designed to secure the region’s water supply for decades to come. Located at the former Martin Marietta rock quarry off Parks Mill Road in Auburn, the 78-acre site will be converted into a concrete-lined storage pond with the capacity to hold enough water to supply Winder for an entire year

Released by the Gwinnett County Police Department Duluth, Ga., Oct 6, 2025) – The Gwinnett County Police Department is requesting the...

By Joe Johnson A man from Barrow County has alleged that he was being extorted by a man who lives at the Athens Gardens apartment...

Gov. Brian Kemp has signed an executive order to investigate alleged misconduct by a sheriff of Towns County, The order signed on Friday...

The following was released this afternoon by the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office:  On Saturday, September 13, 2025, at approximately 11:22...

The following was released this afternoon by the Gwinnett County Police Department dated: Gwinnett County, Ga., September 16, 2025) – In...

By Joe Johnson A Gainesville man was arrested last week on charges of bestiality and distributing obscene material following an incident...

stock photo By Joe Johnson A man was critically injured Thursday afternoon when his paraglider crashed at Barrow County Airport. When...

By Joe Johnson Two people were injured when their helicopter crashed Wednesday morning in Walton County. The Bell 206 helicopter went...

Watkinsville, GA — September 1, 2025  — A new volunteer group, Community Works , has started in Oconee County with one big goal: bringing...

Issued this afternoon by the Gwinnett County Police Department On Aug. 28, the family of Marcus Thornton reported him missing. He was...

A bullet was discovered Wednesday afternoon in a classroom at Haymon-Morris Middle School, just over a week before the one-year...

Issued today by the Gwinnett County Police Department Norcross, Ga., Aug 28, 2025) – Gwinnett County Police are asking for the public’s...

By Joe Johnson Authorities are reviewing the case of a former Athens police officer who was arrested earlier this year for sexually...

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — The community now has a way to support the family of Police Officer David Rose who died responding to an Aug. 8...

The following was released today by the Winder Police Department: On Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 6, 2025, the Winder Police Department...

By Joe Johnson A Gainesville man was killed Wednesday evening during a police chase in Hall County involving a stolen pickup truck,...

From the Officer Down Memorial Page: Police Officer David Rose was shot and killed on Friday while responding to an active shooter at the...