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Northeast Georgia

Four students investigated in separate threat incidents at Hall County Schools

As fallout continues after last week’s deadly shooting at Apalachee High School in Barrow County, the Hall County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) is investigating four...

Emergency crews respond to rollover wreck on Hwy. 123

Traffic on Highway 123 in Stephens County was temporarily slowed Tuesday due to a rollover wreck. Deputies responded to the scene between Currahee Street and...

Baldwin council discusses millage rate, approves temporary entertainment district

The Baldwin City Council discussed the pending millage rate for 2024 and approved a temporary resolution to establish an entertainment district during its Monday...

Second student arrested for terroristic threats in Stephens County

For the second time in as many days, authorities have arrested and charged a Stephens County student with making terroristic threats. A school system spokesperson...

8th-grader arrested after threat to White County Middle School

A 13-year-old 8th grader is in juvenile custody after being arrested for making a threat against White County Middle School. White County Sheriff Rick Kelley...

Baldwin police officers receive lifesaving award

Two Baldwin police officers received lifesaving awards during Baldwin’s council meeting Monday night. Baldwin Police Chief Chris Jones presented the awards to the two...

North Habersham Middle School student charged for school threat

A North Habersham Middle School student has been arrested and charged for posting a school threat on social media. The school system and police...

Alleged school shooter’s mom drove 200 miles to try and ward off attack

The mother of alleged Apalachee High School shooter Colin Gray called to warn a school counselor before the attack, CNN reports. The network cites...

White County man charged with child molestation and sexual exploitation

State investigators arrested and charged a 32-year-old White County man with multiple child sex crimes, according to a news release from the GBI. Christopher...

Stephens County school threat deemed ‘not credible’; juvenile arrested

Another Northeast Georgia juvenile has been arrested and charged with making terroristic threats against an area school. The Stephens County Sheriff's Office reports that on...

Chestatee High School placed on brief lockdown

Chestatee High School has resumed a normal schedule after being placed on lockdown briefly Monday afternoon. In a statement, school administrators say on September 9,...

Additional law enforcement on each campus in Franklin County Schools

Additional law enforcement will be on each campus in the Franklin County School System this week. The school will be open tomorrow on all...