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A coordinated investigation by the Athens-Clarke County Police Department Gang Unit and the Northeast Georgia Regional Drug Task Force led to the seizure of 15 fi****ms, including six machine guns, more than 11 pounds of ma*****na, and over $5,000 in cash.

The investigation began Aug. 5, when officers conducted a traffic stop that resulted in an arrest.

Three arrested after Athens drug investigation seizes machine guns, ma*****na A coordinated investigation by the Athens-Clarke County Police Department Gang Unit and the Northeast Georgia Regional Drug Task Force led to the seizure of 15 fi****ms, including six machine guns, more than 11 pounds of ma*****na, and over $5,000 in cash.

University of Georgia researchers are asking residents to help monitor the spread of the invasive yellow-legged hornet, a non-native species first confirmed in Georgia in August 2023.

UGA researchers seek public help to track invasive yellow-legged hornet

On August 4th, several Athens community members attended the Mayor and Commission meeting to speak against an ordinance that prohibits individuals from interfering with foot traffic in or out of any private or public area and also prohibits camping in public areas.

ACC Mayor and Commission meeting addresses homelessness ordinance Athens community members rally together to prevent criminalization of homelessness.

In a landmark case, Colin Gray, the father of convicted Apalachee High School shooter C**t Gray, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison.

On Thursday, Barrow County Superior Court Judge Nicholas Primm sentenced Colin Gray on charges including second-degree murder. The judge said his crimes were based on negligence, not intentional, but he said Gray failed as a father.

Colin Gray, father of Apalachee High School shooter, sentenced to 15 years in prison On Thursday, Barrow County Superior Court Judge Nicholas Primm sentenced Colin Gray on charges including second-degree murder.

Convicted Apalachee High School shooter C**t Gray will spend the rest of his life behind bars. Day three of the sentencing phase of the trial saw Barrow County Superior Court Judge Nicholas Primm handing down the sentence.

Apalachee High School shooter sentenced to life without parole

A 44-year-old Athens man remains in critical condition after an officer-involved shooting Monday afternoon outside a homeless services center, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.

Athens man critically injured in officer-involved shooting, GBI investigating

Mrs. Johnnie Lay Burks passed away July 23, 2026 from a quick illness. The CCSD statement says that she leaves behind a legacy of courage, leadership, and inspiration for the entire Clarke County School District community.

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C**t Gray, the 16-year-old Apalachee High School shooting suspect, pleaded guilty on Friday to all 55 counts he is charged with in connection to that shooting.

Accused Apalachee school shooter, C**t Gray, pleads guilty to 55 charges C**t Gray, the 16-year-old Apalachee High School shooting suspect pleaded guilty on Friday to all 55 counts he is charged with in connection with that shooting.

In the wake of the recent activity by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in Athens, WUGA reached out to Congressman Andrew Clyde’s office for a response.

Rep. Clyde on ICE activity in Athens In the wake of the recent activity by Immigration Customs Enforcement officers in Athens, WUGA reached out to Congressman Andrew Clyde’s office for a response.

The Athens Immigrant Rights Coalition is keeping the Athens community informed on ICE activity.

AIRC says that they are aware of 11 people having been detained by ICE, since July 16th.

Local coalition keeping Athens informed The Athens Immigrant Rights Coalition says that they are aware of 11 people having been detained by ICE, since July 16th.