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GBI: Jefferson police officer arrested for providing GCIC info to unauthorized person

A police officer with the city of Jefferson in Jackson County is being accused of unlawfully disclosing confidential information to a city official, according...

Police investigate shooting that left Commerce man dead

Authorities are investigating a shooting that left a Commerce man dead on Monday, February 19, according to the Gwinnett County Police Department.  Around noon, Gwinnett...

White County firefighters battle Friday night blaze

White County firefighters extinguished a structure fire that officials believe started in the chimney of a home on Friday night, according to White County...

Royston man faces multiple child molestation counts

A Royston man is facing child molestation charges after a lengthy investigation by authorities, according to the Royston Police Department. Shedrick Orlando Smith, of Royston,...

Cleveland business helps with North Carolina relief efforts

CLEVELAND, Ga. - We are all feeling the effects of the cold winter weather, especially the families in North Carolina, which are still recovering...

Man suspected of dumping body in Cornelia found through Flock cameras

The Stephens County Sheriff's Office has confirmed a man suspected of leaving the body of a female victim in Cornelia was located by Flock...

Toccoa man arrested in South Carolina for probation violation, drug charges

A Toccoa man was taken into custody in South Carolina earlier this week after allegedly violating probation and possessing drugs, according to the Toccoa...

Hart County receives large donation from resident to combat opioid epidemic

The ongoing battle against drug abuse in Hart County has taken a dangerous turn, with the county now grappling with an escalating crisis involving...

Towns County resident arrested on animal cruelty charges

A person was arrested in Towns County in early January after allegedly keeping animals in deplorable conditions, according to the Towns County Sheriff’s Office.  The...

Man found dead in burned out home in Banks County

State and local investigators are investigating the scene of an overnight house fire in Banks County where a man was found dead. According to Banks...

White County Development Authority to work with Woodlands Camp on bond funding

CLEVELAND, Ga. - The White County Development Authority has given its approval to move forward with the process where the authority would be the...

White County names new assistant fire chief

White County has promoted a longtime firefighter to a top position. White County Public Safety announced the promotion of Josh Taylor to the rank of...