Pickens County mourns former deputy Charles Gillette
PICKENS COUNTY, Ga. - The Pickens County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of former Deputy Charles Gillette, who passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. Gillette was among the first School Resource Officers when the sheriff’s office began overseeing law enforcement for the Pickens County School...
Are Trees Being Removed Near Exit 12 on GA 400?
Residents have recently noticed extensive tree clear-cutting around exit 12 on both sides of the GA 400. Speculations are rife, with some suggesting that it may be related to the McGinnis Ferry exit, while others are drawing parallels with Alpharetta's widespread tree removal.
Northern lights dazzle Georgia skies in rare overnight display
A powerful geomagnetic storm made the northern lights visible over Gainesville and Bartow County, a rare event for Georgia. Forecasters say another faint chance to see the aurora could come between 9 p.m. and midnight Wednesday. Viewers are urged to head away from city lights and use phone night modes...
Gainesville man sentenced to 25 years for child molestation
A Gainesville man who pled guilty to sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl in Cherokee County will spend 25 years in prison. In a negotiated plea, Michael Dennis Shumaker, 32, of Gainesville, pled guilty Oct. 20 to aggravated child molestation, enticing a child for indecent purposes, statutory rape, and two counts...
Police: Two women accused of faking meth with Epsom salt in $15K drug sting
Destiny L. Welch, 36, of Conyers, and Kaylie Ann Bashe, 31, of Lilburn are accused of purchasing 11 pounds of Epsom salt and intentionally packaging it in a manner to appear as methamphetamine on Oct. 24 at 6 p.m. at an apartment at 1035 Franklin Gateway in Marietta, in the Barcelo at East Cobb apartment complex,...
CRIME REPORTS: Duluth man charged with illegal credit card use
A Duluth man arrested Wednesday is accused of using someone’s credit card without permission to purchase a $149 drill combo kit in November 2024, reports state. According to Floyd County Jail reports: Adolfo Diaz, 62, is charged with felony unauthorized credit card use. He is further charged with felony theft by...
Gainesville restaurant City Park Pizza to close in December
Gainesville restaurant City Park Pizza has announced it will close before the end of this year. The restaurant announced Thursday morning that its last day of service will be December 20, 2025. "After a wonderful year of serving the community, we've made the difficult decision to close the doors of...
Woodstock says more people are getting hurt by e-bikes
Neighbors say they are particularly worried about teens riding recklessly.
‘He Was My Mini Me’: Parents Remember 6-Year-Old Killed While Riding His Bike
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. — It was just a few days before his death when six-year-old Abel Torres-Aquino drew his last picture and wrote a note filled with color and love. His parents, Karina Aquino and Juan Torres, hold on to that small piece of his world as they face an unimaginable loss.
Man accused of stealing metal from Gwinnett Co. businesses leads police on chase, hits...
A police chase in Gwinnett County ended with the arrest of David Peace, who is accused of stealing metal and hitting police cars while trying to escape.
