CLASSIC CITY NEWS

Kyle is a friendly black Labrador retriever whose human companion was killed this week. He is now in the custody of the county Animal Services Department while awaiting someone to adopt or foster him. For more information call the animal shelter at 706-613-3540

By Joe Johnson An Athens-Clarke County grand jury this week indicted a 42-year old man who allegedly assaulted a young girl over period and two years. When police arrested Daniel Lee Grier of Johnson Drive last summer police said that he’d been molesting the victim since August 2022. The grand jury on Tuesday charged Grier with three counts of child molestation, aggravated sodomy, and two counts each of aggravated child molestation and aggravated sexual battery,. Grier rema

Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has announced that the state's Gang Prosecution Unit has secured convictions against 16 members of the 1-8 Trey Gangster Bloods after a sweeping, multi-year investigation that prosecutors say unraveled violent crimes, drug trafficking operations, and gang recruitment efforts coordinated from both inside and outside state prisons. Among those convicted in Barrow County Superior Court is Jamar Ramsay, identified by prosecutors as statewide l

By Joe Johnson The elderly man who tried to murder an Athens dentist office employee has been released from the hospital after an apparent failed suicide attempt, Carl Eugene Clark had been hospitalized since Monday, in the aftermath of him trying to kill 47-year-old Sheila Mobley at McRae Family Dental on Baxter Street. Mobley remains hospitalized from injuries she suffered when the 74-year-old Clark shot her multiple times including once in the face. Police have not disclos

By Joe Johnson Thieves last month stole an unknown amount of mail during a burglary at the Bogart post office on Atlanta Highway in Oconee County. The break-in was discovered by an employee on November 19th at about 6 a.m. when she arrived for work and found that the front door had been forced open. She immediately went back outside and called the sheriff’s office, When deputies arrived they searched the building and saw that everything appeared intact, that regiisters and s

By Joe Johnson Lewis Kern was found dead in the bathroom of his apartment on Tuesday morning, two month after his roommate died from a gunshot wound in the home they shared on North Avenue. Athens police on Thursday said that both deaths continued to be investigated. “We have yet to determine the manner of death for Mr. Kern. An autopsy will be performed ,” said Lt. Katie Jenkins. “As for Mr. Bellard, there does not appear to be anything criminal at this time but it is still

By Joe Johnson An Athens woman has pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter for fatally shooting her boyfriend last year. In exchange for her plea, 27-year-old Heather Nicole McCall on Monday received a sentence of four years in prison and six on probation. She also pleaded guilty to misdemeanor reckless conduct. McCall was arrested in June 2024 after she shot and killed 31-year-old Jeremy Howard on Nowhere Road. According the Athens-Clarke County Police Department, McCall

The following was released this afternoon the Gwinnett County Police Department (Lawrenceville, Ga., Dec. 3, 2025) – The Gwinnett County Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing 59-year-old from Lawrenceville. Christopher Lawrence Clark was last spoken to by family over the phone on Oct. 9.  He is six foot four inches tall and weighs 255 pounds.  He is bald with grey facial hair.  He walks with a limp due to a knee problem. Anyone with inf

By Joe Johnson The victim of this week’s dentist office shooting in Athens was shot multiple times including once in her face, according to a police report that was released today. The report contains the following details: An employee of McRae Family Dental called 911 at 6:36 a.m. to report that she heard four gunshots and her coworker Sheila Mobley yelling. When police entered the Baxter Street office they found the 47-year-old employee sitting on the floor with her back ag

By Joe Johnson The United States Department of Justice will be prosecuting a former Athens police officer who allegedly molested female juvenile relatives. Amber Nicole Ferguson may have broken federal laws by sending videos of the molestation to someone in another country, according to Brad Smith the district attorney in Jackson County, where Ferguson allegedly committed the crimes. Ferguson was a patrol officer for the Athens-Clarke County Police Department in January when

By Joe Johnson Fabian Eugene Ellison, 37, of Fairview Street was arrested on November 28th after he beat and strangled his girlfriend, The 27-year-old victim told police that when Ellison came home that night he began accusing her of cheating on him with the maintenance people and kept on with that until she informed him she wanted out of their relationship. He reportedly responded by punching the woman in her face and then strangled her to the point of losing consciousness.

Released by Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Celebrate the holidays with Leisure Services! "12 Days of Christmas Countdown" (Online) "Holiday Pawlidays" at Lyndon House Arts Center (December 6, 2025) "Ugly Christmas Sweaters" at Lay Park (December 9, 2025) "Deck the Hollow" at Bear Hollow Zoo (December 11 - 14, 2025) "Cookies with Santa" at Sandy Creek Nature Center (December 13, 2025) "Breakfast with the Grinch" at Howard Park (December 13, 2025) "Gingerbread Workshop"

By Joe Johnson A 74-year-old man who is recovering from a self-inflicted gunshot wound has been charged with attempted murder for shooting his wife in an Athens dentist office. Carl Clark shot Sheila Mobley multiple times Monday morning at McRae Family Dental on Baxter Street and then fled town in his SUV. When authorities stopped the vehicle in Butts County, Clark shot himself in an apparent attempt to commit suicide. His injuries were not life threatening and police expect

By Joe Johnson A known drug dealer was arrested last weekend after having been seen making a deal and then leading police on a high speed chase. Athens police said they had 31-year-old Taylor Samuel Jennings under surveillance on the night of November 4th when he made an apparent drug transaction at a gas station on North Avenue. When officers attempted the make a traffic stop on his car, Jennings ncreased his speed and made several turns in an attempt to lose his tail. But

By UGA Today Just over a decade ago, the University of Georgia’s West Campus was characterized by aging mid-century residence halls and underutilized student amenities, long past their prime and in clear need of revival. Today, this central area of campus — home to more than 4,500 first-year students — has been transformed through a series of noteworthy renovation projects and new facilities, with more enhancements coming next fall. “Everything we do is with the quality of th

By Joe Johnson A woman was shot by her husband Monday morning and he later attempted suicide by shooting himself. Sheila Mobley was at McRae Family Dental on Baxter Street when she was shot multiple times by 74-year-old Carl Clark, who fled the scene in a vehicle. Mobley, 47, was transported to the hospital but her condition has not been reported by authorities. When law enforcement in Butts County conducted a a traffic stop on Ckark’s vehicle the elderly suspect shot himself

The Athens-Clarke County Police Department has released the following: On December 1, 2025, at approximately 6:38 AM, ACCPD responded to a report of gunshots in the 900 block of Baxter Street. Upon arrival, officers located a female in a business who sustained gunshot wounds. Emergency Medical Services responded, and she was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment. Note: The business is McRae Family Dental Further investigation led officers to identify the suspe

By Joe Johnson A woman was s hot early Monday at McRae Family Dental on Baxter Street. Police have yet to release details about the incident but sources say the victim is a female employee. She was transported to the hospital with multiple gunshot wounds following the shooting that occurred at about 6:40 a.m. The shooter reportedly has been identified by police and remains at large. Investigators were seen apparently searching a home on Winterville Road and asked neighbors t

By Joe Johnson The police department is investigating a shooting that happened this morning on Baxter Street. Details are not yet available from the police. ”This is still a very active investigation at this time,” police spokesperson Lt. Katie Jenkins said. “Officers are still on scene investigating. Once the scene has been cleared, I will try to get you as much information as I can. “ According to a University of Georgia campus safety alert, the incident happened at McRae

The University of Georgia released the following this morning: UGA Police Community Notification December 1, 2025 7:45 a.m. The Athens-Clarke County Police Department is currently investigating a shooting incident that occurred off-campus during the early morning hours of December 1, 2025 at McCrae Dental located at 995 Baxter Street. Traffic in the area of South Milledge Avenue at Baxter Street is likely to be impacted for the duration of the investigation. We would like to