Clarke County Jail

The program aims to empower incarcerated individuals and help them create successful futures.

Athens-Clarke County is looking at a healthy financial picture, including some $16 million in new revenue, according to a presentation to ACC commissioners by the county’s manager.

Sheriff John Q. Williams contends that his deputies are underpaid, and that creates morale and recruitment problems.

In brief: ACC commissioners to hear results of study on deputies' pay — UGA announces spring commencement speakers — Clarke courthouse closed after bedbug infestation — NCAA appeals athlete pay decision

In brief: New medical contract for jail will cost more, but lawmakers say it's worth it — ACC hires new inclusion officer — proposed legislation challenges DAs' autonomy — VP Harris visits Atlanta

The new contract will cost significantly more than the jail has paid in the past, but sheriff’s department officials say it provides much more in the way of necessary services

In brief: Nicole brings gusty winds to area later today — Smaller window for runoff early voting — Consumers push back on Georgia Power rate hike — Enrollment dips at some GA colleges — Sheriff's Office employee arrested

Allegations of guards smuggling illegal substances into the facility.

Five inmates at the Athens-Clarke County Jail are in quarantine after testing positive for COVID-19. Clarke County Sheriff John Williams says that no…

A suspect in custody after Athens police responded to an aggravated assault in progress.According to a media release from the department, officers arrives…