4 arrested after 5-year-old found unlawfully restrained in Lumpkin County home
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga. — The Lumpkin County Sheriff's Office is investigating after deputies found a five-year-old child unlawfully restrained in a home while responding to another incident. Deputies discovered the child inside a home on Iberian Road while following up on reports of a runaway child on Tuesday, December...
Forsyth County Motorcyclist Killed in GA 400 Collision, Investigation Ongoing
Tragedy struck yesterday morning on GA 400 South in Forsyth County, where a collision resulted in the death of a motorcyclist, later identified as 54-year-old Toby Gant of Cumming. According to FOX 5 Atlanta, the crash occurred just after 6 a.m. near an on-ramp from Pilgrim Mill Road. Initial reports...
Forsyth County in review: County acts to get a grip on growth
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County pressed pause on residential growth in 2025 with a sweeping freeze on rezonings amid fears of rampant population growth and a strain on services. In May, the County Commission enacted a 180-day moratorium on rezonings for residential projects. The moratorium was extended an...
Dawson County officials said missing woman found safe
Update posted Wednesday, Jan. 7 at 6:10 p.m. The Dawson County Sheriff’s Office said Melina Wilson was found safe. Original article published Wednesday, Jan. 7 at 4:43 p.m. The Dawson County Sheriff’s Office has asked the public for help locating Melina Wilson, who was last seen at OneLife Fitness on Wednesday, Jan....
Northwest Georgia residents rally against bill shielding companies from PFAS liability
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. — Some residents and local governments in northwest Georgia say they oppose the passage of a bill set to go before state lawmakers this year. If passed, the bill would shield corporations who receive forever chemicals or 'PFAS' from liability. Specifically, the bill says if a...
Boy, 15, Accused of Fatally Shooting Uber Driver, a 58-Year-Old Father of 2, Before...
A Georgia teenager has been charged with murder after authorities say he fatally shot an Uber driver and left the victim’s body on a roadway on New Year’s Day. Police in the Atlanta suburb of Lawrenceville announced that 15-year-old Christian Simmons is being charged as an adult in connection with the death of Cesar...
Dramatic police chase to catch Gwinnett County burglary suspect caught on video
Newly released video shows the dramatic chase for a burglary suspect in Gwinnett County accused of terrifying a homeowner while she was home.
Hoschton teen arrested after chase through Hall, Gwinnett
A Hoschton teen was arrested Sunday after allegedly leading authorities on a chase through Hall and Gwinnett counties while a runaway juvenile was in the vehicle with him. The Hall County Sheriff's Office issued a statement Wednesday saying the chase started just before 5:00 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 4, when Leandro Garcia...
Prominent Gainesville neurosurgeon, influencer announces private practice
A prominent Gainesville Neurosurgeon and social media influencer is set to open a private practice. Dr. Betsy Grunch, also known as Ladyspinedoc on social media platforms, announced Tuesday she is starting a practice alongside Dr. Karl (Kip) Schultz. The partners shared in a social media post that Southern...
Crash causing delays on I-575 in Cherokee County
A crash is causing delays on I-575 SB in Cherokee County on Tuesday morning.

















