Trial to begin for police officer charged in delayed response to Uvalde school shooting
Families who lost loved ones in the 2022 attack on an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, have sought for nearly four years to hold...
Firefighters battle major blaze at Denver apartment complex under construction
DENVER (AP) — More than 100 firefighters battled a large blaze Friday evening as it tore through a three-story apartment complex under construction in...
Drought conditions fuel spike in brush fires
Fire crews across Northeast Georgia are battling a familiar and growing problem: dry ground, gusty winds, and fast-moving fires that can turn dangerous in...
Demorest swears in mayor, two council members
DEMOREST, Ga. — Mayor Jerry Harkness began another term Tuesday, officially taking the oath alongside incumbent council members Shawn Allen and Andrew Ferguson during...
Towns County sheriff says missing gun recovered, budget approved
HIAWASSEE, Ga. — Towns County Sheriff Anthony Coleman said one of two previously reported missing firearms issued to the sheriff’s office has been recovered,...
New Georgia laws for 2026 affect taxes, schools and housing
ATLANTA — Starting January 1, 2026, Georgia will enforce a new set of laws that affect taxes, schools, courtrooms, and homeownership. According to a...
Firefighters save building from New Year’s Eve brush fire near Toccoa
STEPHENS COUNTY, Ga. — Firefighters saved a commercial building from being destroyed after a large brush fire threatened it New Year's Eve in Stephens...
Chambliss, Carneiro lift Mississippi past Georgia 39-34 in Sugar Bowl and into CFP semifinals
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Trinidad Chambliss passed for 362 yards and two touchdowns, and Lucas Carneiro kicked his third field goal of the game...
Update: Lavonia police confirm gunshot wound on Grogan street self-inflicted
LAVONIA, Ga. - The Lavonia Police Department (LPD) released an update regarding an investigation into a shooting that took place earlier this evening.
While initial...
Hazmat team called after chemical reaction complicates Baldwin fire
BALDWIN, Ga. — Firefighters responding to a structure fire on Park Avenue on Thursday encountered a hazardous chemical reaction that prompted a hazmat response...
Georgians ring in 2026 with local flair
Georgians rang in the new year with lively celebrations across the state. From local spins on the Times Square Ball Drop to fireworks displays...
Hall County welcomes first baby of the new year
HALL COUNTY, Ga. — Hall County welcomed its first baby of the new year on Thursday. Baby Hudson arrived at 2:26 a.m. on Jan....