A minor rear-end crash with a police unit in Athens escalated into a felony crime when the driver made decision to flee.

Athens Police Chief Anthony Presnell says the intersection at Hine Street at Highway 72 has been an issue for a long time.

Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to calls ranging from suspicious individuals to a recovered stolen vehicle.

Some protesters are asking for measures to increase safety after Saturday’s Stop War Crimes protest in Athens.

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ATHENS, Ga. — Athens police are asking the public to remember that throwing batteries in the trash or recycling bins is dangerous. Batteries are the number one cause of fires in the Athens-Clarke ...

ATHENS, Ala. (WHNT) — The City of Athens is reporting a wreck on I-65 that involved two 18-wheelers, where it says an explosion has been reported. The city said the Athens Police Department responded ...

ATHENS, Ga. - Police in Athens, Georgia, are asking residents to think twice before you throw away batteries. According to the county, batteries are the No. 1 cause of fire in the area's solid waste ...