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Convicted killer of Tara Baker sentenced

Convicted killer of Tara Baker sentenced

The man who was convicted for the murder of University of Georgia law student Tara Baker learned his sentence Thursday.

February 19, 2026 at 5:27 pm EST

UGA dedicates new track and field complex to former coach, Olympic gold medalist

UGA dedicates new track and field complex to former coach, Olympic gold medalist

February 19, 2026 at 4:05 pm EST

Family of UGA student killed in wrong-way crash sues for $50M with driver still on run

Family of UGA student killed in wrong-way crash sues for $50M with driver still on run

February 18, 2026 at 6:50 pm EST

Popular downtown Athens restaurant closing its doors after nearly 4 decades

Popular downtown Athens restaurant closing its doors after nearly 4 decades

February 18, 2026 at 12:51 am EST

Tara Baker: Man found guilty on all counts in murder of UGA law student

Tara Baker: Man found guilty on all counts in murder of UGA law student

February 17, 2026 at 5:24 pm EST

Jury deciding fate of man accused of killing UGA law student 25 years ago

Jury deciding fate of man accused of killing UGA law student 25 years ago

February 16, 2026 at 5:38 pm EST

Unidentified woman found dead along Athens highway, police say

Unidentified woman found dead along Athens highway, police say

February 12, 2026 at 10:29 am EST

Man sentenced in Athens 3-year-old’s death

Man sentenced in Athens 3-year-old’s death

February 07, 2026 at 11:37 pm EST

Defense barred from introducing new witness in Tara Baker murder trial

Defense barred from introducing new witness in Tara Baker murder trial

February 06, 2026 at 4:33 pm EST

Former UGA star QB Matthew Stafford named NFL MVP

Former UGA star QB Matthew Stafford named NFL MVP

February 05, 2026 at 11:58 pm EST

Defense attorney says boyfriend killed UGA law student 25 years ago

Gang rivalry led to ‘senseless’ death of Athens 3-year-old watching TV at home, prosecutors say

UGA player arrested on nearly a dozen property damage charges

UGA unveils $800K AI initiative

Tensions flare as defense seeks repeated mistrials in Tara Baker murder trial

UGA law student killed: Best friend describes moment she learned of Tara Baker’s murder

UGA study looks at how murder rates are impacted by economy

Man accused of killing UGA law student Tara Baker appears for fiery 1st day in court

21-year-old UGA student dies after truck rolls backward over him

Laken Riley murder: Jose Ibarra requests new trial

With lingering ice, Athens, UGA students look ahead to snow

Burglary suspect leaves 9-year-old home alone while committing crimes in Athens, police say

Former UGA president dies

UGA students hunker down and stock up amid winter weather

Georgia-Tennessee swim meet rescheduled due to weather concerns

UGA plan to demolish Legion Pool approved by Georgia Board of Regents

Athens-Clarke County Animal Services limiting some operations due to staff shortages

2-year-old found dead in Athens

Athens house fire on Christmas Eve sends resident to burn unit, cause under investigation

Single vehicle crash claims man’s life on Christmas in Athens