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Sunset yoga this month in Dudley Park
From Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services: Unwind and reconnect with nature in our Sunset Yoga class at Dudley Park. This will be a...

Classic City News
Sep 21, 20251 min read


A higher purpose
By Erik Hogan Hey. Pull up a chair, we have some philosophical hatchet work to do. Today I’m going to throw a big question at you right...

Classic City News
Sep 21, 20256 min read


Grammy-winner mandolinist returning to UGA Performing Arts Center
Released by the University of Georgia Performing Arts Center: The afternoon carried on like this — Thile gently guiding the show like he...

Classic City News
Sep 21, 20252 min read


Athens judge dismisses case of man arrested for reading book in car
By Joe Johnson John Choe had just arrived from his home in New York when he pulled into the Murphy Express gas station on Lexington Road...

Classic City News
Sep 21, 20252 min read


Homeless woman arrested for prowling at home of UGA students — again
By Joe Johnson Brittani Ann Clark was arrested early in the evening of September 3rd after she rummaged around the porch of a home on...

Classic City News
Sep 19, 20251 min read


Gunfire scare at Hilsman Middle School
By Joe Johnson Students and faculty at Hilsman Middle School on Thursday experienced a scare when they heard what they thought might be...

Classic City News
Sep 19, 20251 min read


Athens pro ball player shows signs of improvement after near-fatal car crash
By Joe Johnson Former Clarke Central High School star athlete and professional baseball player Rio Foster shows signs of improvement two...

Classic City News
Sep 19, 20251 min read


Athens talent show auditions
From Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services: Athens Creative Theatre will hold auditions for “ACT’s Got Talent” on Thursday, October 23...

Classic City News
Sep 18, 20251 min read


Athens man survives self-inflicted gunshot wound to head
By Joe Johnson A 24-year-old Athens man is hospitalized in serious condition after shooting himself in a failed suicide attempt Wednesday...

Classic City News
Sep 18, 20251 min read


Woman dies after brutal beating by her son
Dexter Jermaine Armour By Joe Johnson A 75-year-old woman has died from injuries she suffered when beaten by her son last week in Barrow...

Classic City News
Sep 18, 20251 min read


Man charged with assault for severely beating his mother
The following was released this afternoon by the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office: On Saturday, September 13, 2025, at approximately 11:22...

Classic City News
Sep 17, 20251 min read


Free invasive plants seminar
From Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services: Learn more about Athens' most unwanted yard guests and how you can safely and effectively...

Classic City News
Sep 17, 20251 min read


Microchip scanning stations for pets now operational in Athens
Released today by Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services: Found a stray pet and want to help get them home? Athens-Clarke County now has...

Classic City News
Sep 17, 20251 min read


NE Georgia fentanyl trafficking operation taken down
The following was released this afternoon by the Gwinnett County Police Department dated: Gwinnett County, Ga., September 16, 2025) – In...

Classic City News
Sep 16, 20252 min read


Another drug dealer arrested at Bulldog Inn
By Joe Johnson Paying close attention to a high crime location has again paid dividends for the Athens-Clarke County Police Department....

Classic City News
Sep 16, 20251 min read


Man who videoed sex with dog arrested for bestiality
By Joe Johnson A Gainesville man was arrested last week on charges of bestiality and distributing obscene material following an incident...

Classic City News
Sep 16, 20251 min read


Athens smoke shop identified as crime “hotspot”
By Joe Johnson The distribution and use of illegal drugs is rampant at a particular smoke and vape shop in Athens, according to the...

Classic City News
Sep 16, 20251 min read


Sexual pervert reported on Firefly Trail
By Joe Johnson Athens police on Sunday received a report from someone who saw a man bicycling on the Firefly Trail who kept stopping to...

Classic City News
Sep 16, 20251 min read


Downtown bar patron arrested for recklessly firing gun
By Joe Johnson Patrick Abercrombie, 29, of Hawthorne Extension, was arrested late the evening of September 9th after he accidentally...

Classic City News
Sep 15, 20251 min read


Symbio Brings Cinematic Electro-Folk to Athens — Concert and Free Workshop September 25
Released by the University of Georgia Center for the Performing Arts: “Wonderful, catchy instrumental music with melodies that associate...

Classic City News
Sep 14, 20252 min read
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