Edrick Faust Trial Verdict: Athens Reacts

Athens Georgia community reacts to Edrick Faust trial verdict for 2001 murder of UGA law student Tara Baker

Twenty-five years. That is how long a family waited for answers. That is how long a killer walked free. And now, in a packed Athens-Clarke County courtroom, the Edrick Faust trial verdict hangs in the balance, leaving an entire community holding its breath. The Weight of 25 Years: Athens Watches and Waits You might remember … Read more

Tara Baker Murder Trial Verdict: What Happens Next

Tara Baker Murder Trial Verdict: What Happens Next

Twenty-three years. That is how long a family waited for this moment. You are watching history unfold in Athens, Georgia. The Tara Baker murder trial has reached its final stage. Closing arguments concluded on February 13, 2026. Now twelve jurors hold the future of a decades-old case in their hands. This is not just another … Read more