CLASSIC CITY NEWS

By Joe Johnson Seven people were killed Monday afternoon in a multi-vehicle collision in Jackson County. An eighth person reportedly died at the hospital. The crash happened at about 4:15 p.m. Monday and involved six vehicles. A tractor trailer reportedly struck a van from behind and caused a chain reaction involving the other vehicles. The van burst into flames and all seven of its occupants perished. One of the involved vehicles was a van transporting 37 cats, some of whic

By Joe Johnson An assistant state attorney general has notified the court of his intention to seek a sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole for a gang member who is accused of murder. Zyquavious O’Neal Thomas was 16 when he allegedly murdered 20-year-old Cameron Manago at Rolling Ridge Apartments in May 2024. Now 18, Thomas is charged in a 14-count indictment with crimes that include murder, armed robbery, and participation in the street gang known as Se

Pictured from left to right: Trey Martin of Landmark Properties, Charles Smith of Habitat for Humanity, and Mandy Phillips, Brooke Daniel, and Richard Etheredge of Landmark Properties Landmark Properties has released the following: Athens, Ga. (Oct. 7, 2025) — Landmark Properties, a fully-integrated real estate firm specializing in the development, construction, acquisition, investment management, and operation of high-quality residential communities, is proud to announce a

By Joe Johnson Authorities are investigating a death of a 44-year-old man who was found shot to death in his room at the Lodge of Athens apartment complex. Brian Benjamin Bellard reportedly had been found dead by his roommate late the night of October 10th after the two men had fought earlier in the evening. Lewis Kern called 911 at 11:22 p.m. and said that after hearing a gunshot he found Bellard lying on his bed and not moving with a gun in his hand. He told the responding

By Joe Johnson Amy Melissa Staud, 50, of Danielsville, was arrested on October 7th after she drove an SUV into a light pole in downtown Athens and fled from the scene. She struck and knocked down the pole at North Thomas and East Clayton streets at about 1 in the afternoon and after she drove away police tracked her down to the Marriott hotel on East Washington Street. Officers noted alcohol on Staud’s breath when speaking with her and police said she refused submission to a

By Erik Hogan The leaves are changing color late this year. At approaching mid October, the morning breeze has only now begun to carry an...

By Joe Johnson An 86-year-old Athens woman was recently hospitalized after she stole a car and drove to Oconee County where she caused...

Firefighters on Friday afternoon responded to a fire at the Serene at Northside apartment complex on Old Hull Road. “The main fire damage...

***For Immediate Release | 10/09/2025 | Athens, Georgia, USA*** WILD RUMPUS XVII 2025 Parade & Spectacle “SUPERNOVA!” Saturday, October...

By Joe Johnson Athens-Clarke County firefighters on Friday afternoon responded to a fire at the Serene at Northside apartment complex on...

The Athens-Clarke County Police Department has issued the following alert ACCPD: Road Closure: Old Hull Rd shut down from North Ave to...

Ladainian Christian Rainwater The following was released by the Athens-Clarke County Police Department On October 8, 2025, ACCPD...

By Joe Johnson An Athens man is facing an armed robbery charge for holding an up an Athens convenience store clerk while using a staple...

Released this evening by the Gwinnett County Police Department (Lawrenceville, Ga., Oct. 9, 2025) – The Gwinnett County Police Department...

President trump is closely associated with the phrase: Make America Great Again (MAGA). He even has a MAGA swag boutique in the White...

By T. W. Burger I figured out a solution to too many nights trying to calm down my deep anger and despair over lots of issues I have...

By Joe Johnson An 88-year-old man was beaten and robbed outside of his home in east Athens Tuesday morning, Robert Lee Roach was leaving...

By Joe Johnson A 17- year-old student caused what is described by police “a major disruption to the school environment” after threatening...

The Clarke County School District has released the following: Athens, Georgia — The Clarke County School District today announced its...

The University of Georgia ihas issued the following alert, which comes a week after three teenagers were wounded during a shooting on...