Ex-sheriff’s office employee hit, killed while directing traffic at Cumming Christmas parade
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A former Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office employee has died after being hit by a car at the Cumming Christmas parade. Robert Muth was helping direct traffic as a volunteer when he was struck at the intersection of Castleberry Road and Buford Dam Road near 7:20 p.m. on Saturday,...
Holiday cheer fills Dahlonega as Christmas parade returns
DAHLONEGA, Ga. — A large crowd packed the downtown square Saturday as the annual Dahlonega Christmas Parade stepped off at noon, bringing holiday cheer, music and community spirit to the heart of the city. The parade followed its traditional route beginning at the Holly Theater, traveling east along Main...
Pickens County Health Department temporarily closed due mold
Jasper, GA – Beginning Monday, December 15, 2025, the Pickens County Health Department, located at 60 Health Way in Jasper, Georgia, will be closed until further notice due to a mold issue identified in the building that requires professional remediation. Out of an abundance of caution and to ensure a safe...
A Charming Retro-Style Heater, 9 Gift Ideas + 39 Games Rated 4.7 And Up
I just returned yesterday from a wonderful visit with friends who live in the beautiful community of Big Canoe. On Friday, we toured the Tate House in Tate, Georgia. I’m looking forward to sharing photos from that visit soon. If you live in Atlanta or the north Georgia area, it’s definitely worth a trip for their...
Georgia Man’s Deceptive Scheme: Faking Terminal Illness to Reclaim Ex-Wife’s Heart
The Unlikely Plot Unfolds (Image Credits: Unsplash) Canton, Georgia – A divorced father’s fabricated tale of a life-threatening illness unraveled recently, exposing his desperate bid to mend a broken marriage. The Unlikely Plot Unfolds Rod Metzer, a 54-year-old resident of Canton, devised an elaborate ruse shortly...
Whataburger is closing two Georgia locations
After opening with much fanfare three years ago across Georgia, Whataburger announced it is closing two of those underperforming locations. A Whataburger spokesperson said the company is still expanding across their 17-state footprint, but part of that growth means reviewing every location. And sometimes, that review...
Hall County, GA – Traffic Alert: Crash Closes Chestatee and Sardis Roads
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Hall County, GA – Drivers in the Gainesville and North Hall area are being urged to avoid part of Chestatee Road Wednesday after a reported traffic accident prompted a law enforcement response and potential...
Motorcyclist crashes after leading police on chase in metro Atlanta
After stopping the pursuit, Gwinnett County Police Aviation Unit was notified and began aerial surveillance on the motorcycle.
Gwinnett road closures Dec. 13-19
The following are the Gwinnett road closures for Dec. 13-19 This document is provided by the Gwinnett County Department of Transportation. Albion Farm Road from Old Coach Road to Rogers Bridge Road will require intermittent lane closures through December for utility work, weather permitting.Ballpark Lane from Rock...
Girl Scouts names 2026 Gainesville Woman of Distinction
The Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia has named Kelly Anne Miles the 2026 Gainesville Woman of Distinction. The title recognizes a woman whose leadership and service reflects the Girl Scout Promise and Law and make her an outstanding role model for current Girl Scouts and the broader community. “Miles, a...

















