Cherokee Co. announces new emergency system ‘Rave Alert’ now in place
The Cherokee County Government announced there’s a new emergency alert system in place and is encouraging residents to sign up.
Father of accused Apalachee HS mass shooter in court for motions hearing
BARROW COUNTY, Ga. - The father of the accused Apalachee High School shooter appeared in a Barrow County courtroom Thursday morning as a judge reviewed key legal issues ahead of his upcoming trial. What we know:. Colin Gray walked into court just after 9 a.m. wearing a Barrow County jail...
Forsyth County Government and Board of Education agree to share Fueling Services
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners and Board of Education recently accepted an intergovernmental agreement to share fueling sites for official vehicles and school buses. “This is a win-win-win agreement for the County, the school system and the taxpayers of Forsyth County,” County Manager David McKee said. “It...
New WS/FCS Superintendent Don Phipps looks to celebrate students and rebuild trust amid low...
Don Phipps was sworn in as the new superintendent of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools on Dec. 1. Just over a week later, a student died in what officials called an accidental stabbing incident at North Forsyth High School. Instead of speaking at a planned community event about his vision for the...
Man accused of shooting outside Lowe’s at someone he thought was shoplifting tries to...
He faces felony aggravated assault charges and appeared in court Friday hoping a judge would grant him bond.
Two hospitalized after shooting at Gwinnett County hotel
Crime scene tape blocked access to the hotel lobby, and investigators located bullet shell casings at the scene.
Woodstock considering bike restrictions after vandalism in parking deck
Two men have been arrested for vandalizing an elevator in Woodstock and causing $7,000 in damages while riding mini-bikes recklessly.
20-year-old found guilty of RICO Act, sentenced to 80 years in prison for murder
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — A 20-year-old Grayson man has been sentenced to 80 years in prison for his role in several gang-related armed robberies that ended in a deadly shooting, according to the Gwinnett County District Attorney's Office. On Jan. 4, documents state that Adrian "Draino" Synclare Johnson conspired...
VIDEO: Gwinnett police officer goes the extra mile to reunite lost elderly woman with...
An elderly woman was safely reunited with her family thanks to the persistence of a Gwinnett County police officer and a concerned citizen who refused to leave her side.
Storms knock out power across Northeast Georgia; crews work overnight
CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — Strong storms that moved through Northeast Georgia overnight knocked out power to thousands of customers across the region, prompting utility crews to work through the night to restore service. As of Wednesday morning, Habersham EMC reported 12 customers without power. Across the state, electric...

















