Nearly a decade after James Mitchell vanished, Athens-Clarke County police say they have made an arrest in his killing.

Alabama ended Georgia's multi-year home winning streak on Saturday night with a 24-21 victory Between the Hedges.

A twice-convicted felon in Athens County could spend the rest of his life in prison after a jury found him guilty on 21 charges, including rape, in connection with the sexual assault of multiple children.

The Athens-Clarke County Police Department arrested a 47-year-old Athens man for the 2016 murder of James Mitchell on Sept. 24, 2025.

Even though the body of James W. Mitchell of Athens has not been found, a suspect is now in jail charged with murder.

According to the Guthrie Clinic's Facebook page, the Athens Clinic will be temporarily closed due to damage from a vehicle. Patients with impacted appointments will receive more details by phone or te

Visiting Athens showed why it’s undefeated through six games this season as the Bulldogs were clicking on all cylinders in Saturday’s 44-7 win over Warren. The Bulldogs (6-0) out-gained the Warriors 428-97 and won the turnover battle 3-0 to come away with a convincing performance.

NORTH OCONEE 48, CEDAR SHOALS 6: At Waters-Wilkins Stadium, the Titans improved to 6-0 overall and 2-0 in Region 8-4A with a lopsided victory over the winless Jaguars. North Oconee has won 21 consecutive games dating back to 2024.

An Athens County man was found guilty on nearly two dozen counts in a child sexual assault case, according to county Prosecutor Keller Blackburn.

David Jones has been appointed as the interim fire chief of the Athens Fire Department, following a confirmation by the Athens City Council on Monday. Jones will lead the department while the city continues its search for a permanent chief,