Athens, Greece — A quiet neighborhood in Athens was rocked by violence when police shot and killed a man reportedly threatening passersby with what appeared to be a machine gun. The incident, which took place on Thursday, has left the community and witnesses, including two sisters who observed the confrontation, deeply shaken. Authorities identified the … Read more
Athens, Georgia – A second arrest has been made in connection with the tragic shooting death of 20-year-old Cameron Manago at Rolling Ridge Apartments off Kathwood Drive in Athens on May 27. Zyquavious Thomas, 16, was arrested several hours after Manago’s death and has been charged with felony murder, aggravated assault, and criminal attempt at … Read more
Athens, Greece – A World War II anti-tank mine discovered in the sea in southern Athens was safely detonated in a controlled explosion on Thursday morning. The mine was found by a swimmer on Wednesday night in the area of Kavouri, at a depth of 1.5 meters. The Hellenic Navy’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team conducted … Read more
Athens, Georgia – Three individuals suspected of being affiliated with a local gang have been charged with murder in connection to a tragic drive-by shooting that resulted in the death of a 3-year-old boy in the Hallmark Estates trailer park situated in east Athens. The suspects, identified as Julian Cubillos, Jayden Brown, and Dakious Echols, … Read more
Athens, Georgia – In a tragic incident in Athens, three teenagers are now facing charges after a child was shot and killed on Friday night. The Athens-Clarke County police responded to a shooting at the Hallmark Mobile Home Park, where they discovered two children had been shot, with one child tragically losing their life. An … Read more
ATHENS, Georgia – A tragic incident unfolded at Hallmark Mobile Home Park on Spring Valley Road in Athens on Friday evening, resulting in the death of a child. Authorities reported that a shooting occurred just after 5:30 p.m., leading to the dispatch of Athens-Clarke County police to the scene. Upon arrival, law enforcement discovered that … Read more
Athens, Georgia – The mayor of Athens-Clarke County is set to address safety concerns following the tragic murder of 22-year-old Laken Riley on the University of Georgia’s campus. Mayor Kelly Girtz will hold a press conference at Athens-Clarke County Police Department Headquarters on Wednesday at 9 a.m. In response to the murder, Girtz is expected … Read more
ATHENS, Ga. — On Monday morning, a tragic incident unfolded in Winterville, as the Athens-Clarke County Police Department reported a fatal shooting. The victim, identified as 48-year-old Willie Antonio Jewell, was found dead from a gunshot wound on the 1200 block of Athens Road. Shortly after the shooting, authorities arrested 26-year-old Cedric Robbie Jones and … Read more
ATHENS, Greece – A tragic incident unfolded at the offices of a Greek shipping company in the capital city of Athens on Monday. A former employee, reportedly disgruntled, entered the building and fatally shot the head of the company along with two others before taking his own life, according to a police spokesperson. The shooting … Read more
ATHENS, Greece – A powerful bomb blast ripped through central Athens, causing widespread damage to the city’s Labor ministry and raising concerns among authorities about a resurgence of terrorism in the country. The explosion, claimed by a new urban guerilla group known as the Revolutionary Class Self-Defense, shattered the steel-and-glass façade of the ministry and … Read more