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GBI arrests Hall County man accused of sexually exploiting children

For the second time in less than a week, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation has arrested a Hall County man for allegedly sexually exploiting...

White County Sheriff’s Office issues fraud alert

The White County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of online and telephone scams circulating in the area. According to the sheriff’s office, scammers have reportedly...

Driver killed in head-on wreck in south Hall County, six others injured

A driver was killed and six people were injured in a multi-vehicle wreck on Winder Highway (GA 53) in south Hall County, according to...

Suspect wanted on 108 counts of child sex exploitation arrested

Investigators with the Hall County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) have arrested a Hall County man who allegedly possessed and shared multiple videos of child sexual...

Tallulah Falls to hold potluck dinner for Verdinos

The town of Tallulah Falls will hold a potluck dinner for Gary and Donna Verdino Monday, August 12, at 6:30 p.m. at Tallulah Falls...

GBI investigates deadly officer-involved shooting in Athens

Two Athens police officers shot and killed a man Sunday after the man fired on them outside a convenience store, according to a statement...

Elderly Rabun County man still missing

A Northeast Georgia family's desperation is growing as they enter the second month without any contact with their missing father. It’s now been over a...

Cleveland City Council ignores mayor’s plea to roll back millage rate

Thursday night, following the required three public hearings related to the 2024 tax millage rate, the Cleveland City Council approved a maintenance and operation...

8 injured in crash involving Hall County school bus

A wreck Friday involving a Hall County school bus injured eight people, including four students, the Georgia State Patrol says. Troopers responded to the crash...

Hero Festival to honor local first responders and veterans

The Grant-Reeves VFW Post 7720 in Cornelia will host its inaugural Hero Festival on Saturday, August 17. This free community event aims to honor...

Human remains found in woods northeast of Commerce

Human remains found in Banks County may be those of a man who disappeared in mid-June. The Banks County Sheriff's Office says the remains were...

Hudson sole qualifier for school board; two vie for open Baldwin seat

Three candidates have qualified in Habersham County to run in two special elections in November. Qualifying for the Baldwin City Council Post 2 seat and...