CLASSIC CITY NEWS

We look to President Trump to defend the United States from all enemies, foreign and domestic. Surely all Americans are aware of the...

By Joe Johnson A pair of University of Georgia students were recently arrested after one of them dropped a beer bottle while crossing the...

Victoria Lynn Scarboro Floyd By Joe Johnson Her car’s speedometer was stuck on 100, indicating the speed at which Victoria Floyd was...

By Joe Johnson A 21-year-old University of Georgia student reported that he was robbed at gunpoint early Sunday when walking home from...

From the Athens-Clarke County Fire and Emergency Services Department It was a hot time in the piedmont prairie on Friday! With a lot of...

In 1771, George Washington wrote , “I conceive a knowledge of books is the basis upon which other knowledge is to be built.” He was the...

ATLANTA – April 7, 2025 – Marsy’s Law for Georgia , a leading victims’ rights advocacy organization, had the honor of presenting the...

Carlos Lewis Merritt By Joe Johnson A man was arrested Saturday night after a two-hour standoff with police officers who surrounded his...

By Joe Johnson Senior Police Officer Joshua Santos was on motorcycle patrol the afternoon of March 26 when he heard radio traffic...

On April 4, the Georgia State Senate passed an amended version of SB 331, which was approved by the Georgia House of Representatives on...

Over 1,000 Hands Off! rallies around the country on Saturday, including 15 in Georgia, gave Americans an opportunity to stand up and to...

A crowd of nearly 1,000 people gathered in Athens from across Congressional District 10 on Saturday to protest the deep cuts the...

On D Day, 1945, my uncle left the better part of one leg, a large portion of his mental health, and the body of his best friend on Omaha...

Stravious Martez Johnson By Joe Johnson A domestic violence survivor was assaulted last week while she was driving her abuser around in...

California’s stunning coastline, vibrant cities, and natural wonders beckon artists and adventurers alike. It’s a constant subject of...

By Joe Johnson The following is from arrest and search warrant affidavits and police reports on file at the Athens-Clarke County...

American consular officials issued the first passports in the late 1700s. This single sheet of paper was valid for just a few months — a...

ATLANTA – April 3, 2025 – Marsy’s Law for Georgia , a leading victims’ rights advocacy group, is honored to announce that it will...

Jalandrick Moore By Joe Johnson An alleged dealer was recently arrested when police executed a search warrant at his home in East Athens....

As the old quip goes, “There is no such thing as a little garlic.” This bold, aromatic ingredient is a key player in cuisines worldwide....