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Athens-Clarke County Commission considers banning public camping, sleeping on sidewalks in city

People spoke out against the proposal for more than two hours Tuesday night.

Amanda Dzimianski sparks new literary events across Athens

Since being named Athens-Clarke County Poet Laureate in March, Amanda Dzimianski has spent the first few months of her term turning ideas into action, creating new opportunities for residents to ...

Athens police seize thousands in cash, fentanyl and guns during arrest

The Athens-Clarke County Police Department Gang Unit and the Northeast Georgia Regional Drug Task Force arrested a man ...

Athens eyes overlay district to revive Georgia Square Mall redevelopment

The real estate group behind the stalled plan to transform a distressed Athens shopping mall into a mixed-use development is ...

Athens-area guide for back to school | Exclusive

The first day of school for Oconee County classes begin Monday, Aug. 3, and Clarke County School District students return on ...

Athens man hospitalized after officer-involved shooting, GBI investigating

Officers are on the scene of a shooting involving a police officer Monday.

What to know about general voting in Athens-Clarke County

The Red & Black is a 501c3 nonprofit. Please consider a one-time gift or become a monthly supporter. Cancel anytime. As advance voting continues and general election day approaches, the Athens-Clarke ...

Man in critical condition following Athens police shooting on North Avenue

An Athens-Clarke County police officer shot a 44-year-old man holding two knives outside a homeless center on North Avenue.

Athens-Clarke County Police need help identifying victim hit by car, killed

ATHENS, Ga. — Athens-Clarke County Police need help identifying a victim who officers said was hit by a driver who is now facing charges in the crash. Officers said they responded to the crash around ...

Athens-Clarke government requests public input on bicycle, pedestrian infrastructure

ATHENS, Ga. — The Athens-Clarke County Unified Government’s Transportation and Public Works Department is seeking public input on updates to the Athens in Motion Plan through Dec. 7. The Athens in ...

Third fatal crash in a week reported in Athens-Clarke County

Athens-Clarke County police are investigating a fatal single-car crash on North Avenue that left a 53-year-old woman dead Friday morning. This marks the third deadly crash in the county in less than a ...

2 dead in separate crashes on Tuesday in Athens-Clarke County area

ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY, Ga. - Two separate vehicle crashes on Tuesday in Athens-Clarke County resulted in two fatalities and multiple injuries, according to the Athens-Clarke County Police Department.