CLASSIC CITY NEWS

By Joe Johnson Maurice Anthony Barnes, 44, of Chalfont Lane, was arrested January 14th on a charge of trafficking fentanyl. He had been the subject of an investigation during which he reportedly sold fentanyl on three different occasions to confidential sources who were being supervision by the Northeast Georgia Regional Drug Task Force. At the time of his arrest, Barnes reportedly had over 4 grams of the deadly drug in his possession. He is being held at the county jail pend

A fundraiser is being held to help pay for the final expenses for 22-year-old Dequavious Ragsdale, who froze to death Tuesday night at a homeless camp in Athens. His GoFundMe reads as follows: Dequavious “Qua” Ragsdale was a brother, a nephew, & grandson. He was loved by many & was the type of person who would check on you before himself. He was very big on family. Anyone who knew him would say he is a good person who has been through a lot but still found a reason to look at

By Joe Johnson A county grand jury has indicted an Athens man who allegedly tried to kill a former girlfriend when he shot her inside a dentist office last month. Carl Eugene Clark, 74, of Winterville Road, was charged with criminal attempt to commit murder in a 9-count indictment that was filed Tuesday in Clarke County Superior Court. Sheila Mobley was a 47-year-old employee of McRae Family Dental on Baxter Street on December 1st when Clark shot her multiple times in the ch

By Joe Johnson Steven Martin Williams, 37, of Social Circle, was arrested on January 17th during a traffic stop conducted on the pickup truck that he was driving recklessly through westside Athens, His Chevy Silverado was stopped at about 11:20 pm at West Broad and Newton streets by a police officer who reported seeing the vehicle speeding and weaving in traffic without using turn signals. When approaching the truck the officer could hear Williams cursing at him, and after be

By Joe Johnson Kappa Sigma has come under investigation for allegedly having students perform potentially dangerous and demeaning acts as a price of admission to the University of Georgia fraternity. According to court documents, the investigation began in September when University of Georgia Director of Greek Life Joshua Welch notified police that he was concerned about the health of a student because of things he had been coerced into doing by members of Kappa Sigma that ma

By Joe Johnson A chicken has been stolen from W.R. Coile Middle School on Old Elberton Road. The bird was said to be a black sex rock, which is a prolific egg-laying hybrid created by crossing a Rhode Island Red rooster with a Barred Rock hen. It is owned by the school’s agriculture science teacher who told police that she regularly brings animals to school for her students to interact with. Surveillance footage shows a white female dressed all in black leaning over the chic

Athens Downtown Development Authority (ADDA), the Morton Theatre Corporation (MTC) and The Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County (ACCGov) invite professional artists to submit qualifications for consideration for a mural in the Morton Theatre lobby. The selected artist(s) will work with stakeholders and government staff to create a mural that enhances the user experience and celebrates the contributions of the Morton Theatre in Athens and the Northeast Georgia region. D

Released this evening by the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office (Gwinnett County, Ga., January 26, 2026) – On January 23, 2026, the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Unit arrested Brandon Walker in Lithonia, Georgia. Walker had active warrants issued by the Duluth Police Department for Statutory Rape, Child Molestation by Electronic Device, Enticing a Child for Indecent Purposes, and Creating or Possessing a Visual Medium Depicting a Minor Engaged in Sexually Explicit C

M Released this evening by the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office (Gwinnett County, Ga., January 26, 2026 )  – On January 23, 2026, the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Unit arrested Brandon Walker in Lithonia, Georgia. Walker had active warrants issued by the Duluth Police Department for Statutory Rape, Child Molestation by Electronic Device, Enticing a Child for Indecent Purposes, and Creating or Possessing a Visual Medium Depicting a Minor Engaged in Sexually Explic

From Athens-Clarke County A Newsflash has been modified on our site. Please click on the link below to go directly to the modified posting. Description: All ACC Transit Buses will resume their regular schedule at 1:45 pm today, January 26th. This is subject to change if conditions worsen. Please, check the myStop app or call (706) 613-3430 prior to travel for the latest updates. Additional Comments: All ACC Transit Buses will resume their regular schedule at 1:45 pm today, Ja

By Joe Johnson A 34-year-old homeless man was arrested after police received reports that he was shadow boxing on top of the courthouse parking deck. When officers responded to the parking structure on East Washington Street they found Dakota Shea English shirtless and exhibiting “behaviors consistent with drug usage to include both eyes pinpointed and jerking,” police said. National EMS also responded but the man had “no issues or physical complaints at time of service.” Eng

By Joe Johnson Kappa Sigma has come under investigation for allegedly having students perform potentially dangerous and demeaning acts as a price of admission to the University of Georgia fraternity. According to court documents, the investigation began in September when University of Georgia Director of Greek Life Joshua Welch notified police that he was concerned about the health of a student because of things he had been coerced into doing by members of Kappa Sigma that ma

By Joe Johnson Kappa Sigma has come under investigation for allegedly having students perform potentially dangerous and demeaning acts as a price of admission to the University of Georgia fraternity. According to court documents, the investigation began in September when University of Georgia Director of Greek Life Joshua Welch notified police that he was concerned about the health of a student because of things he had been coerced into doing by members of Kappa Sigma that ma

By Joe Johnson Firefighters responded to three house fires Saturday night and early Sunday morning. No residents or firefighters were injured. The first fire was on McMinley Drive and was small enough that firefighters were able to put it out with a pressurized water can. The second, on Winterville Road was more involved and fire suppression crews went into the dwelling to extinguish the flames and also rescue a cat. The third fire was Sunday morning at a house on Kings Road

The following was released today by the University of Georgia Michael F. Adams, University of Georgia president emeritus, died on Jan. 25, 2026, following a brief illness. He was 77 years old. He is survived by his wife, Mary Lynn Ethridge Adams and their sons, David Adams and Taylor Adams (Carrie), as well as three granddaughters, Campbell, Tucker and Lawson Adams. Adams, who served as the university’s 21st president from 1997 to 2013, led the university to national prominen

The police department this morning is warning that hazardous road conditions exist throughout Athens-Clarke County due to frozen precipitation and is urging residents to avoid driving if possible, and to drive with caution when traveling on the roads is absolutely necessary. Cited as areas that have been particularly impacted by the weather include Atlanta Highway between Mitchell Bridge Road and the Athens Perimeter, and the Inner 10 Loop bridge between the exits at Atlanta

No, Chicken Little, it really isn’t. There are plenty of avenues of criticism regarding Trump, but the economy isn’t one of them.  The current state of the U.S. economy, by the numbers.  Gross Domestic Product Q3 2024: 2.9% Q4 2025: 4.4% Comment: Remember when Trump was elected and started his tariff barrage and economists were predicting a recession? As you can see, it never happened.  Consumer Price Index 2024: 3.4% 2025: 2.7% Comment: CPI is considered the most accurate in

Released by Indivisible GA 10 Athens citizens gathered at the UGA Arch late Friday afternoon to show solidarity with Minneapolis residents’ day-long economic strike to protest the federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency’s occupation of their city. More than 70 people participated in the Athens protest, one of a national wave of local protests supporting Minnesotan’s efforts to drive ICE from their state. The national organization Indivisible asked its members

L Issued Saturday morning by the National Weather Service in Peachtree City SHARE THIS ALERT Let Your Neighbors Know Description WHAT...Significant icing expected. Total ice accumulations between a quarter of an inch and one inch are expected. WHERE...Portions of east central, north central, northeast, and northwest Georgia. WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 10 AM EST Monday. IMPACTS...Expect power outages and tree damage due to the ice. Travel could be impossible. Instr

Released today by the team The Athens Rock Lobsters announced today that their scheduled Saturday, January 24, 2026 home game has been rescheduled to Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 4:50 PM due to weather-related safety concerns. The decision reflects the organization’s continued commitment to prioritizing the safety and well-being of fans, the community, players, staff, and everyone involved in delivering the game-day experience. While the Rock Lobsters thrive on the energy, exc