Classic City News

09/09/2026

Another Hall County Sheriff’s Office deputy resigned Friday during an internal audit of the agency's Flock Safety system.

09/09/2026

Good morning Athens!

09/09/2026

Do you know who’s missing this pup?

White chihuahua mix with tan spots

09/08/2026

By Joe JohnsonA 38-year-old Mississippi woman has been indicted for leading police on a high-speed chase while her child was in the car.Crystal Jean Bloodworth of Jackson, was charged with driving under the influence of drugs, felony fleeing from police, and endangering the life of a child, accordin...

09/08/2026

By Joe Johnson Police responded to the hospital early the morning of September 6th after receiving information that a woman was being treated for severe injuries she suffered in downtown Athens.The 25-year-old Commerce Road resident told officers that she was walking to a parking deck where her car....

09/08/2026

By Joe Johnson Seth Braden Randall, 25, of Martin, was arrested early in the morning of August 29th following an altercation with staff at Toppers International Showbar in downtown Athens.Police said they responded to the North Jackson Street strip club on a report that a customer was pushing and ar...

09/08/2026

By Joe Johnson Shamariea Amya Warren, 19, of Toccoa, was arrested early in the morning of August 29th for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol.When her Jeep was stopped by police at Fulton and Thomas streets officers noticed that the vehicle smelled of ma*****na and the driver appeared t...

09/08/2026

By Joe Johnson Seandra Leneette Nelms was arrested on the morning of September 2nd after she allegedly shot her husband in the bedroom of their Fourth Street apartment.When officers responded to the Nelms residence the 35-year-old woman told them that she had woken up and found Michael Lee Nelms ble...

09/08/2026

By Joe Johnson Speedy Gonzalez has been formally accused in a felony Athens theft case.The 42-year-old Buford man is a notorious “box stuffer” who targeted Walmart stores throughout northern Georgia to steal merchandise valued at tens of thousands of dollars Box-stuffing thieves remove merchandi...