Cleveland man arrested on drug and weapons charges
According to a press release, the GBI has arrested Michael Thompson, age 56, of Cleveland, GA, on drug and gun charges. On Tuesday, December...
Two arrested on numerous charges after brief chase in Baldwin
A man and a woman were arrested on numerous charges after a brief chase in Baldwin on Tuesday, December 19.
According to a press release...
Pedestrian struck, killed on Atlanta Highway in Athens
A woman is dead after being struck and killed by a car while she was walking on Atlanta Highway in Athens. The crash happened...
Pack your bags and patience if you’re traveling for Christmas and New Year’s
It's among the happiest and holiest times of the year, but holiday travel in December can be a nightmare. If you're among the millions...
Law enforcement prepares for high visibility patrols over holidays
ATLANTA — As the Christmas and New Year’s holidays rapidly approach, Georgia State Patrol (GSP) troopers and Motor Carrier Compliance (MCCD) officers across the...
Two candidates qualify to run for open Alto council seat
Two candidates qualified to run in the upcoming special election for the Alto City Council.
Former Alto mayor P.J. Huggins and John Smith are vying...
14 EMT Students graduate White County Fire Services
Fourteen students graduated from the White County Office of Public Safety’s Fire Services Division. It is their second class of Emergency Medical Technicians.
The ceremony,...
Pilot killed in plane crash at Lake Lanier Islands
A plane crash inside the Lake Lanier Islands Resort Thursday evening claimed the life of a Georgia man. The Hall County Sheriff's Office has...
Driver charged in Hwy. 441 wreck that sent 2 to hospital
A Habersham County man has been charged in connection with a three-vehicle wreck that sent him and another driver to the hospital on Thursday....
Organizers ‘blown away’ by attendance at inaugural Blind Awareness Day event
It's easy to take your eyesight for granted when it's good, but when you're visually impaired, navigating the world is a challenge. A recent...
Gilbert Barrett to serve as NGTC Board chair
The North Georgia Technical College (NGTC) Board of Directors recently inducted Gilbert Barrett of Demorest as its new chair. Barrett has served on the...
Piedmont University opens Georgia’s first Forensic Academy
For years, forensic science students and faculty at Piedmont University have worked with law enforcement on criminal investigations. Now, the Demorest-based school is home...