Cumming GA

On Nov. 13, the Big Canoe Hiking Club returned to Preacher’s Rock near Suches, Georgia. This is a moderate climb to a very scenic, long-range view of the Appalachian Mountains. Approximately 25 hikers joined us on this 3-mile hike, which starts from the Woody Gap Trailhead off Highway 60....

As showers move into a cold airmass overnight, a few spots could see a brief, minor freezing rain event. We currently have very dry air in place that will keep any precipitation from making it to the surface, however this air will gradually saturate overnight. By the wee hours of Sunday morning a few spots at the...

The family of a Gainesville native who has been missing since Nov. 11 has launched a website to provide updates on the search for him. Dallas, TX Attorney and SMU law professor Charles Hosch went missing after he left for a hike at the Byron Herbert Reece Trail in Union County, GA. He was last seen descending the...

Whether you're thinking about adopting a pet or simply delight in watching cute animals, you'd find a plethora of endearing pets awaiting adoption at animal shelters across and close to dawsonville..

Interested in adding a furry friend to your family? Even if you're just keen on viewing some of the cute critters available for adoption nearby, there are ample pets waiting for their forever homes in animal shelters throughout and around ball ground.

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Several storm systems with widespread rain chances will affect north Georgia over the next week. This morning, widespread clouds and showers are affecting most of north Georgia with temperatures in the 30s and low 40s. Occasional rain will continue through most of the day, so take...

SUGAR HILL — The Sugar Hill Marshal’s Office has launched a new Autism Initiative aimed at improving safety and communication between law enforcement and individuals on the autism spectrum. Chief Marshal Andy Smith said the idea grew out of a simple realization: meaningful encounters begin with understanding. “We...

The Chattahoochee Nature Center staff confirmed that an incident in Cherokee county led to a man being bitten by a rabid raccoon.

ATLANTA, Ga. (ANF/Gray News) — A man who suffered a heart attack before crashing his vehicle has been reunited with the doctor who saved his life on the scene. On Friday, Dr. Kehinde Idowu reconnected with the man he helped save for the first time since the health scare.

The annual Energy Assistance Program is getting ready to help eligible households with home heating costs this winter. The program, through Ninth District Opportunity, provides a one-time payment made directly to your home energy supplier once your application is approved. Appointments are required, and scheduling...