GBI: Suspect arrested for murder of Toccoa woman
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has made an arrest related to the death of a 42-year-old Toccoa woman, the agency announced Tuesday, Nov. 26.
Corey...
Fire destroys Commerce home
Banks County fire investigators are working to determine the cause of a weekend fire that destroyed a single-family residence.
The structure fire was reported shortly...
Suspect faces charges after stolen Hulsey tow trucks recovered
All three tow trucks stolen from Hulsey Towing in Baldwin earlier this month have been recovered and one person arrested, according to police.
The Baldwin...
‘No regard for others’ safety’: Athens man apprehended after chase in Habersham
An Athens man was arrested in Rabun last Friday after leading Habersham County deputies on a high-speed chase, according to authorities.
A Habersham County deputy...
Lula man charged with grooming, other online child sex crimes
A Lula man was taken into custody for his alleged involvement in online child sex crimes.
Investigators with the Hall County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) and...
Dahlonega construction worker injured in dirt bike accident
A local construction worker is facing a long recovery after a dirt bike accident. To help offset his mounting medical bills and provide for...
Horse in roadway leads to rear-end wreck, GSP says
The Georgia State Patrol cited a driver for following too closely after a two-vehicle wreck on Hills Crossing Road over the weekend.
State troopers say...
Hartwell receives portion of $5.4 million in federal money to Georgia
Hartwell will receive $160,000 in federal money to develop a comprehensive safety action plan.
Comprehensive action plans are intended to strengthen road safety for bicyclists,...
Toccoa taps new police chief. Here are his plans for the department.
The city of Toccoa has named a new police chief following the resignation of Jimmy Mize in mid-September.
Mize served as the city's police chief...
Baldwin will host 3rd annual Thanksgiving potluck dinner
The City of Baldwin will be hosting its third annual Thanksgiving potluck dinner Thursday, November 28.
The event sponsored by the city is open to...
Firefighters respond to house fire in Hall County
The American Red Cross was called to assist two Hall County residents after they were displaced by a house fire Sunday afternoon.
Hall County Fire...
Alleged gang member and woman arrested on drug charges in Towns County
Towns County Sheriff's Office arrested two people – one of whom is an alleged gang member – on drug charges late last week.
Authorities responded...