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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 202 min read


Feds weigh charges for ex-Athens cop who sexually exploited children
By Joe Johnson Authorities are reviewing the case of a former Athens police officer who was arrested earlier this year for sexually...

Classic City News
Aug 141 min read


Athens man pleads guilty to federal child enticement
William Robert Barnett Released today by the United States Department of Justice: Defendant Gave Instructions for the Sexual Abuse of a...

Classic City News
Aug 43 min read


Athens teen charged with sexually assaulting young girl
By Joe Johnson A Clarke County grand jury has indicted an Athens teenager who allegedly sexually assaulted a young girl. Devin Lawrence,...

Classic City News
Jul 231 min read


Trial preparations underway for former Athens cop whose child molestation conviction was overturned
Kristin Matthew Ward By Joe Johnson Convicted of child molestation in 2018, a former Athens-Clarke County police officer is now gearing...

Classic City News
Jul 192 min read


Former police academy instructor charged with child molestation, grooming a minor
By Joe Johnson A former employee at the Georgia Public Training Center was recently indicted on charges that include child molestation...

Classic City News
Jul 171 min read


Former Cedar Shoals High School teacher indicted for sexually assaulting student
Sirius Xavier Michaels By Joe Johnson A Clarke County grand jury has indicted a former teacher who allegedly sexually assaulted a student...

Classic City News
Jul 141 min read


Athens teen receives 40-year sentence for attempted murder conviction
By Joe Johnson A 16-year-old Athens boy has pleaded guilty to attempted murder and other charges related to a knife attack last year on a...

Classic City News
Jul 101 min read


Child rape suspect sought by police
The Gwinnett County Police Department this afternoon released the following: (Lawrenceville, Ga., July 8, 2025) – Gwinnett County Police...

Classic City News
Jul 81 min read


Woman reports uncomfortable experience with “channeling” massage therapist
Stock photo By Joe Johnson A 48-year-old woman from Winterville has filed a report with police concerning an uncomfortable experience she...

Classic City News
Jul 31 min read


Child enticement charge against Athens man dismissed
By Joe Johnson The case of an Athens man who was arrested for allegedly trying to lure a 7-year-old girl into his car for sex has been...

Classic City News
Jun 251 min read


Judge sets trial date for accused murderer of UGA law school student
Tara Louise Baker By Joe Johnson A trial date has been scheduled for the accused killer of University of Georgia law student Tara Baker....

Classic City News
May 41 min read


Accused child molester charged with new crime while free on bond
Annaka Charlyne-Renee Mitchell By Joe Johnson Annaka Mitchell was recently arrested on a child cruelty charge while she was free on bail...

Classic City News
Apr 211 min read


Suspect indicted for alleged UGA frat house rape
Kyle Logan Mearkle By Joe Johnson The suspect in an alleged rape a decade ago at a University of Georgia fraternity house has been...

Classic City News
Mar 291 min read


Winder restaurant owner arrested for allegedly kidnapping and raping employee
By Joe Johnson The Winder Police Department has arrested a local restaurant owner for allegedly kidnapping and raping an employee. Daniel...

Classic City News
Mar 261 min read


He drove his juvenile rape victim from Louisiana to his home in Athens
Andrew Ben Aissi Elasri By Joe Johnson Masquerading as a teenager on social media, 22-year-old Andrew Elasri befriended a juvenile from...

Classic City News
Mar 232 min read


Man indicted for allegedly sexually assaulting student in UGA dorm room
James Gregory Ervin By Joe Johnson A Hall County man has been indicted for an alleged sexual assault on the University of Georgia campus...

Classic City News
Mar 151 min read


Man indicted for alleged sexual assault of student in UGA dormitory
James Gregory Ervin By Joe Johnson A Hall County man has been indicted for an alleged sexual assault of a University of Georgia student...

Classic City News
Mar 141 min read


Pervert alarms woman in CVS parking lot
Stock image By Joe Johnson A 30-year-old Athens woman reported to police that she encountered a sexual pervert at the Lexington Road CVS...

Classic City News
Feb 241 min read


Absconded sex offenders sought in Barrow County
Johnny Lee Green By Joe Johnson The Barrow County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a pair of absconded sex...

Classic City News
Feb 211 min read
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