Ga. judge awards $52M to family in cosmetic surgery death
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. — Last month, a Gwinnett County judge awarded the family of Doris Jordan $52 million in damages after she died in the aftermath of cosmetic surgery in Lawrenceville. Her family, though, likely won’t see the vast majority of the judgment. “What I want... I want my...
Injured mammoth donkey rescued in north Georgia
Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services’ Technical Rescue Team recently traveled to Gilmer County to help with a specialized, rare animal rescue involving an injured mammoth donkey.
$2B plan to get traffic moving in metro Atlanta unveiled
Georgia’s governor proposed a $2 billion plan to help get people moving on the roads.
Gainesville man arrested after infant seriously injured
Authorities say a Gainesville man is behind bars on child cruelty charges after one of his infant children was hospitalized in "grave condition" with head trauma. The Hall County Sheriff's Office said Julian Chase Jalbert, Sr., age 27, was arrested on Wednesday, Jan. 14, after his 8-week-old child was taken to...
9 Indicted On RICO Charges In Car Title Fraud Scheme In Georgia
Authorities in Georgia say nine people have been indicted in a vehicle title fraud scheme following a six-month investigation. The Hall County Sheriff’s Office said investigators were alerted in June 2025 to a title fraud scheme allegedly run by 46-year-old Brandy Marie Pitts and 61-year-old Susan Faye Palencia, who...
Cobb police officer arrested after allegedly beating 10-year-old with belt, records show
A Cobb officer was arrested Tuesday and charged with two counts of child cruelty, the department announced Wednesday. Officer Tyler Bertolini, of Canton, is facing charges of first- and third-degree cruelty to children following an investigation from the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office. He was booked at the Cherokee...
Georgia couple among 3 killed in 2-vehicle crash in Indiana
PENDLETON, Ind. (WISH) — Three people were killed in a two-vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon on South State Road 67 near Pendleton, according to the Madison County Sheriff’s Department. Investigators believe a black 2011 Nissan Titan was driving north in the South 5500 block of State Road 67 at 3:43 p.m. Wednesday...
Former employee accused of stealing more than $250,000 from Cherokee County
A former Cherokee County employee was charged with stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars while working for the county.
McDonough Man Arrested After Traveling to Norcross to Meet 14-Year-Old
A 36-year-old McDonough man was arrested in Norcross after traveling to meet someone he believed was a 14-year-old girl, according to Gwinnett County Police. What’s Happening: Jonathan Dismang communicated online with someone he believed was 14 years old, sent explicit pictures of himself, and asked to meet up,...
Hall County Library awarded 2025 Georgia Public Library of the Year
The Hall County Library System (HCLS) has been named the 2025 Georgia Public Library of the Year. “Libraries are the heart of their communities, vital places where dedicated staff connect every patron with the resources, knowledge, and opportunities essential for lifelong learning and success,” Vice Chancellor for...

















