Fire Kills Vietnam War Veteran, Destroys Barrow County Home

A 71-year-old veteran, Duane Downey of Bethlehem, Ga., died Monday morning when his house ...

Home in Statham Destroyed by Fire

A fire that is believed to have started in a chimney caused major damage ...

College Avenue Parking Deck Will Reopen After Fire

The charred remains of an SUV were towed out of the College Avenue parking ...

Athens-Clarke County Fire Officials Issue Holiday Safety, Sustainability Tips

The Athens-Clarke County Fire Department is encouraging residents to take steps now to prevent ...

UGA Football Coach, Athletic Director React to Former Player’s Death in Fire

MONROE, Ga.,-Former University of Georgia defensive end (2003-2006) and Miami Dolphins linebacker (2007-2010), Quentin ...

Wildfires Burn in Georgia

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xA2cyo2q_hE&w=560&h=315] Wildfires are continuing to burn in the North Georgia mountains and the ...

‘Unhealthy’ Air Quality Found in Northeast Georgia

ATHENS, Ga. — Smoke continued to spread across Northeast Georgia Wednesday morning, obscuring the blue ...

Wildfires Spread in Georgia

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Another Day, Another Fire Begins in Athens

Georgia Forestry personnel and firefighters will continue to monitor a fire in Athens-Clarke County ...

Barrow County Vehicles Need Repair

Only one fire truck in Barrow County has a ladder, and today, it’s having difficulties. According ...

Fire Prevention Safety Tips

Fall is approaching, and with the season, comes cooler temperatures, and with those cooler ...