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Crime

Barricaded suspect in Winder: What we know

by B.T. ClarkMay 24, 2026May 24, 2026

Social Circle is suing ICE

by Grant Blankenship | GA TodayMay 17, 2026May 17, 2026

Black sheriff patrol car with orange lettering reading "SHERIFF JASPER COUNTY" on the side, parked on a paved road surrounded by trees. The car has a push bumper on the front and a light bar on the roof. Additional text near the rear reads "DIAL 911" with a phone number.

Traffic & Transportation

Georgia deputy runs over pedestrian

by B.T. ClarkMay 5, 2026May 5, 2026

An elderly man wearing a light gray t-shirt, light blue jeans, black shoes, and a tan baseball cap is walking through a glass door. He is holding a small white object in his right hand. The background shows the entrance area of a building with glass doors and windows.

Athens police need help finding missing 76-year-old Steve Sosebee

by B.T. ClarkMay 5, 2026May 5, 2026

Graduates wearing black caps and gowns celebrate at a nighttime graduation ceremony with bright spotlights shining into the sky and a lit screen in the background displaying "CONGRATULATIONS, GRADUATES!" Some graduates have their hands raised in excitement.

UGA to hold graduation ceremonies May 7 and 8 in Athens

by B.T. ClarkMay 5, 2026May 5, 2026

Food

Braselton Mexican restaurant fails health inspection with a 64

by B.T. ClarkMay 4, 2026May 4, 2026

Food

Mold and Flies: Athens Sonic fails health inspection with a 69

by B.T. ClarkApril 17, 2026April 17, 2026

Food

Morgan County donut shop fails health inspection with a score of 66

by B.T. ClarkApril 3, 2026April 3, 2026

Strong winds could flip small boats on Georgia lakes this weekend

by B.T. ClarkMarch 27, 2026March 27, 2026

Crime

50-year-old man arrested on meth and theft charges in Jasper County

by B.T. ClarkMarch 24, 2026March 24, 2026