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Apalachee victims identified; alleged gunman investigated for previous threats, FBI says

Barrow County schools are closed today and will remain closed for the remainder of this week following Wednesday's deadly shooting at Appalachee High School. The...

Local schools respond to rumored threats in wake of Apalachee shooting

Rumors have been swirling online about possible threats to other area school systems in the wake of Wednesday's deadly shooting at Apalachee High in...

Jackson County SO investigated potential threat from alleged Apalachee shooter in 2023

With the ongoing investigation of the Apalachee High School shooting, questions emerge about the shooter and his motives. Earlier on Wednesday, September 4, Colt Gray,...

GBI: 2 teachers, 2 students killed in Apalachee High School shooting

https://www.youtube.com/live/r4VqkwLIy1A?si=GQjLlBFzTSz1Ax0c The GBI says two students and two teachers were killed, and nine were hospitalized as the result of a shooting Wednesday at Apalachee High...

Area schools increase security after Apalachee shooting

In light of the school shooting Wednesday morning at Apalachee High School in Barrow County, Winder, Georgia, area schools have increased security presence on...

Cornelia removes Free Expression Wall after gang slogans reappear

The city of Cornelia has removed its free expression wall at the Cornelia Skate Park after someone spray-painted gang slogans on it over the...

GA 365 drivers cited for speeding, racing in HEAT traffic stop

The Habersham County Sheriff's Office said that on Labor Day weekend, they conducted a traffic enforcement campaign on GA 365 to facilitate safe travel...

Missing Gainesville man’s body found off Pearl Nix Parkway

According to Gainesville Police, he was last seen on August 18, 2024, and after two weeks of searching, Kenneth Holland's body was found in...

Cleveland lifts Boil Water Advisory

The city of Cleveland has lifted its Boil Water Advisory for some city water customers. The advisory was issued as a precaution after a 6-inch...

Demorest City Council approved water rate increase, decreased the budget and more

The night was long for the Demorest City Council who held a work session and then a regular meeting on Tuesday, September 3. Both...

North Georgia Technical College announces appointment of newest board member

Mae Brown-Orr of Toccoa has been appointed as North Georgia Technical College's (NGTC) Board of Directors. Brown-Orr was administered the oath of office by Judge...

McKenzie Coan wins silver in 400-meter freestyle at Paralympics

Team USA Paralympian McKenzie Coan won silver in the S7 400-meter freestyle in Paris on Monday. It was the first of four swimming events...