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...
Sandy Springs officer allegedly helped girlfriend cheat Alpharetta police exam
SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. — A Sandy Springs police officer found himself in hot water after allegedly helping his girlfriend cheat on an Alpharetta Police Department exam in August, according to records obtained by Appen Media. The Sandy Springs officer was a sergeant at the time but has been demoted...
Nine indicted after months-long probe revealed 2 women worked with 3 Hall Co. car...
HALL COUNTY, Ga. — A six-month investigation revealed that two women worked with three car dealerships in Hall County, charging unlicensed drivers high prices to register their vehicles, leading to the indictment of nine individuals. The Hall County Sheriff's Office said the investigation revealed that car dealers...
9 arrested, accused of vehicle title fraud in Hall County, police say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Nine people have been arrested and accused of vehicle title fraud, Flowery Branch police said. Police said Brandy Marie Pitts, 46, of Lavonia, and Susan Faye Palencia, 61, allegedly conspired with multiple car dealerships in Hall County “to facilitate the illegal registration and...
Virginia man killed in north Georgia farm accident, coroner says
ELBERTON, Ga. (FOX Carolina) - A Virginia man died following a farm accident in north Georgia. Elbert County coroner Chuck Almond said George Elbert King, 72, died following an accident involving a skid steer. The accident happened Tuesday, about 4:24 p.m. at a Calhoun Farms address in Elberton, Almond said.
Man arrested after intentionally setting fire to commercial building in Cherokee County on Christmas...
CHEROKEE COUNTY, Ga. — A man was arrested after "intentionally" setting fire to a commercial building on Christmas Day in Cherokee County. Cherokee County Fire said firefighters were called to a structure fire on Marietta Road at around 3:15 p.m. on Dec. 25. When they arrived, crews observed smoke...
3 people dead following crash near Pendleton, Madison Co. Sheriff investigating
An investigation is underway in Madison County following a crash that killed three people on Wednesday afternoon.
Two Cobb County police officers charged with crimes against children
Two Cobb County police officers have been placed on leave while they are being investigated for crimes against children, the department said.
Drive-by shooting leaves family shaken near Gwinnett High School
A Gwinnett County teen is recovering after police say someone opened fire on his family’s home while everyone was inside.
Fence separating Gwinnett County church from cemetery frustrates families
A new fence at a cemetery in unincorporated Snellville is causing controversy, with families saying it blocks access to graves.

















