Athens, Clarke County and Georgia Bureau of Investigation

Clarke County deputy involved in shooting during armed robbery call, officials say
An armed robbery that turned into a shooting involving a Clarke County deputy on Tuesday is under investigation, according to the Athens-Clarke County Police Department and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI).
Armed robbery suspect shot by Clarke County deputy during foot chase in Athens
The GBI is investigating the shooting of an armed robbery suspect on Tuesday by a Clarke County sheriff's deputy.
GBI Investigates Officer-Involved Shooting Amidst Athens Robbery Pursuit
The GBI is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Athens-Clarke County following a Cricket Wireless Store robbery.
Armed robbery started chase that led to Clarke County deputy shooting suspect
Police and deputies were called to an armed robbery on North Ave. The suspect’s vehicle was spotted on Commerce Road and a chase was started with police and deputies. When the car stopped on Newton Bridge Road, two suspects jumped out and ran off. While chasing after them, a deputy fired at one of the suspects.
Suspects in custody after armed robbery, chase ends in gunfire in Athens, authorities say
Both suspects in the armed robbery and pursuit were taken into custody, authorities said. Medical treatment was also given.
Clarke County deputy shoots at suspect during pursuit, police say
A Clarke County sheriff’s deputy shot at a suspect near Athens on Tuesday afternoon, leading local authorities to request an investigation by the GBI.
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Former Athens-Clarke County Police Officer Charged with Sexual Exploitation of Children, GBI Investigating
Former Athens-Clarke County officer Amber Ferguson was arrested by the GBI on child sexual exploitation charges.
Former Athens-Clarke County police officer accused of taking sexually explicit photos of child
A family member filed a complaint against Amber Nicole Ferguson, 33, of Commerce. According to the GBI, Ferguson a former ...
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GBI charges ex-Athens cop with sexual exploitation of a child in Commerce
An Athens-Clarke police officer was fired Tuesday after warrants were taken in Commerce charging her with a crime against a ...
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Commerce woman, former Athens officer, arrested for sexual exploitation of children
A Commerce woman and former Athens-Clarke County Police officer is facing multiple charges of sexual exploitation of children ...
Former Athens-Clarke County officer charged with sexual exploitation of children, GBI announces
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has arrested Amber Nicole Ferguson, a former officer with the Athens-Clarke County ...
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Ossoff, Warnock help get 50+ EV chargers into Athens. Here's where they're going.
Close to $5 million have been allocated to build up electric vehicle infrastructure in Athens-Clarke County with new chargers. Here's their plan.
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ACC holds first public hearing on House Bill 581
The Clarke County School District Board of Education held its first of three public hearings on Georgia House Bill 581 on ...