Motes, accused of concealing child’s body in truck, has history of violence
Jessica Motes, the Northeast Georgia woman who is charged with murder in the death of 4-year-old Autumn Fox, has a history of violence, drugs,...
Georgia foster care system faces $85 million deficit despite state surplus
ATLANTA, Ga. — The Georgia Division of Family and Children Services (DFACS) is grappling with a projected budget shortfall of more than $85 million,...
Brown sworn in as Clarkesville mayor, council sets leadership
CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — Franklin Brown was sworn in as mayor Monday night, praising city staff and leadership as the Clarkesville City Council organized for...
Vehicle clips tractor-trailer before overturning on GA 365
HABERSHAM COUNTY, Ga. — A crash involving a tractor-trailer sent another vehicle overturning on GA 365, according to authorities.
Investigators say both vehicles were traveling...
Protests against U.S. attack on Venezuela happening in Athens
Over the weekend, local protests started up against President Trump’s decision to order a U.S. strike on Venezuela.
The U.S. attack and capture of Venezuela's...
Georgia Supreme Court suspends former Hall County solicitor general Woodard
On Monday, the Supreme Court of Georgia ruled to suspend the law license of former Hall County Solicitor General Stephanie Woodard for 12 months....
Salem teen dies in Russell County crash
A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 6:38 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 4, has claimed the life of a Salem man. Corbin Lendy Regan, 19,...
Mt. Airy council to swear in new mayor, hold budget hearing and revisit winery...
MOUNT AIRY, Ga. — The Mount Airy Town Council will swear in a new mayor, hear public input on the 2026 budget and take...
Clarkesville City Council to swear in new mayor, members at Monday meeting
CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — The Clarkesville City Council will open its first regular meeting of 2026 with a series of oaths marking a major leadership...
Four animals killed in Buford barn fire
HALL COUNTY, Ga. — Hall County Fire Rescue crews responded to a barn fire Sunday morning that killed four animals but allowed dozens more...
Missing man found dead in West Point Lake
On December 25, 2025, the Troup County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a missing person, Fernando Ortiz, who was last seen on Liberty...
Baldwin City Council to swear in new mayor, council members at work session
BALDWIN, Ga. — The Baldwin City Council will swear in newly elected members and begin discussions on staffing, public safety and policy matters during...