Lumpkin Co. takes four into custody after finding five-year-old illegally restrained
Four adults have been taken into custody in Lumpkin County following an investigation into a runaway juvenile case. According to the Lumpkin County Sheriff's Office (LCSO), they were conducting a follow-up investigation into the runaway case, and found a five-year-old boy who was being restrained "in a manner not...
UGA freshman suffers life-altering ski injury
Ayden Slipsager, a freshman at the University of Georgia and recent graduate of Dunwoody High School, suffered a traumatic brain injury while skiing in Colorado. He's now being treated at the Shepherd Center in Atlanta, and his family is asking the community for support during his rehabilitation.
First newborn with Northeast Georgia Medical Center Braselton arrives minutes ahead of twin brother
Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Braselton's New Year's baby of 2026 came with an added bonus, as the first newborn is one of twins who born on New Year's morning. Officials with NGMC Braselton reported that Koen Anthony Hopper was born at 4:58 a.m. to Brittany and Ryan Hopper of Hoschton. The baby boy weighed...
Meet the first babies born in 2026 at hospitals in Gwinnett
While New Years celebrations can be full of excitement as the clock strikes midnight and the calendar turns over to a new year, imagine the festivities that can ensue when Jan. 1 is also your birthday. Some tykes who were born in the early morning hours at Gwinnett hospitals on Thursday are now part of the rare club....
Man breaks into woman’s home, claims to be detective
A woman said she and her husband who suffers from dementia were sound asleep when an intruder got into their home in Cumming.
High fire danger issued as New Year’s Eve celebrations are expected
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a high fire danger alert for central and parts of north Georgia. In the region White, Hall, Forsyth, Banks, Gwinnett, Jackson, and Barrow Counties are all under high fire danger for Wednesday afternoon into early evening as New Year's fireworks are expected. The...
Animal officials urge caution after rise in rabies cases
The spread of rabies can happen more easily than many people realize.
NGMC Gainesville announces first baby born in the new year
Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville has announced the first baby born under their roof at the start of the new year. The announcement was made Thursday afternoon by Emily Kerns with Northeast Georgia health System. "Hudson, the first baby born at NGMC Gainesville - and the first in Hall...
Fireworks ignite front yard of home next to children’s clinic in DeKalb County
A camera captured fireworks out of control, igniting flames in a neighbor’s yard right next to a Children’s Hospital clinic – one of several dangerous situations during New Year’s celebrations across metro Atlanta.
Forsyth County church roof, steeple collapse in early morning fire
A church near the Cumming Fairgrounds in Forsyth County burned early in the morning on Thursday.
