Athens-Clarke County Police Department

Wednesday night two UGA football players were arrested and charged with speeding and reckless driving in Athens.

Athens-Clarke County police are still looking for more information on the woman who was found dead January 27th.

Officers determined that the parked vehicle began rolling in reverse and struck and rolled over the driver, George Whittenburg, who was standing outside the driver’s door.

A Kia traveling the wrong way on the GA 10 Inner Loop struck three cars, bringing the total number of fatal crashes in Athens Clarke County to 8 for the year 2025.

Representatives from the Athens-Clarke County Sheriff’s Office and Police Department answered questions about Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the county.

The Athens-Clarke County Police Department is investigating why a car crashed into Kroger on Alps Road on Tuesday shortly before 11 am.

On December 1st, at approximately 6:38 am the Athens Clarke County Police Department responded to a report of a shooting incident in the South Milledge area at 995 Baxter street.

After requesting help from the Athens community, the ACCPD has been able to identify the victim of last week’s fatal crash.

The Athens Clark County Police Department is seeking help from the community to identify the victim involved in a fatal traffic accident at the intersection of US Highway 29 and Highway 17.

The Athens-Clarke County Police Department reported that Lillie Mae Wade, a 77-year-old Athens woman who was declared missing on Saturday, has been found deceased.