Flowery Branch traffic stop nets drugs, firearms, and arrest
HALL COUNTY, Ga. - A 26-year-old Gainesville man is facing multiple charges after Flowery Branch police found drugs and guns during a traffic stop on Sept. 30. Police identified the driver as Deago Kelly. During a search of his car, officers discovered marijuana, THC products, and multiple firearms. Kelly was...
Missing teen reported out of Buford located
The Hall County Sheriff's Office confirmed at 9 a.m. Tuesday that the missing girl was located and is safe. Original Story published on Sept. 29, 2025 @ 2:20 p.m.:. The Hall County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) is reporting a missing teen out of the Buford area. According to the department, 14-year-old...
Gainesville man charged with aggravated assault in domestic dispute
A Gainesville man was charged with felony aggravated assault and theft by taking a motor vehicle in connection to a domestic incident on Sept. 23. Hall County Sheriff’s Office deputies reportedly responded to a residence on Tulip Drive just before 7 p.m. to investigate the domestic dispute. An initial...
Hoschton man arrested in domestic violence case
A Hoschton man remains in the Hall County Jail without bond following an investigation into a domestic violence case. The Hall County Sheriff’s Office reported that deputies were called to a scene outside of a convenience store at around 2 a.m. Tuesday on Gillsville Highway. At the scene, authorities...
60 seconds was all it took for burglars to get thousands in booze
Police say it's the second time one of the suspects burglarized the same liquor store.
Alpharetta police say young boy stole car left running at apartment complex, then abandoned...
Lt. Jason Hyatt with Alpharetta police said a man who witnessed the incident reported the child was so small he could barely see over the steering wheel.
From timber land to residences: Behind the massive jump in county tax digest
“All these lines weren’t here,” says Chief Tax Appraiser Roy Dobbs, pointing at a digital map of the county, explaining how the county tax digest jumped a record $500,000,000 in taxable property over the past year and is more than $1 billion higher than in 2020. The lines...
The White Cottage on Main: Come for the Style, Stay for the Story
After stepping away from retail more than a decade ago to focus on family, Kristen Ayers always knew she'd return to her dream. The White Cottage on Main was inspired by a vision she has carefully shaped over the years that blends retail with hospitality — offering visitors a unique experience in a welcoming setting....
Atlanta’s best school districts in 2026
Many people have chosen Atlanta as the place to live and raise their families because of the city’s educational opportunities, a new report from Niche.com reveals. With the new school year underway, the data company named Buford City Schools, Forsyth County Schools and Fayette County Schools as Atlanta’s best...
Charity bike ride coming to Cherokee County Saturday
A charity bike ride is traveling through Cherokee County on Saturday, and drivers should expect delays in areas affected by the ride's route. The Van Purser Foundation All For One 100 charity bike ride is set for Saturday, and portions of the route are in Cherokee County, the Cherokee Sheriff's Office reports. ...

















