Volunteers lay holiday wreaths on veterans’ graves in Roswell
Volunteers and families behind the annual Wreaths Across America event place holiday wreaths on the graves of fallen service members.
Sawnee EMC donates $20,000 for local food assistance
The Sawnee Electric Membership Foundation (EMC) Foundation announced on Thursday that they have donated an additional $20,000 for local food assistance, bringing their total up to $125,000 since November. They donated $10,000 each to Heroes of Forsyth County Sheriff, Inc. and Unseen Hands Ministries. “On behalf of...
Over 60,000 pounds of chicken recalled nationwide
The items contain undeclared soy, a known allergen.
Mill Creek Grad Holden Cammarata Runs 100-Mile Day for Williams Syndrome
Holden Cammarata always had a very ambitious goal. The 2025 Mill Creek graduate and current Georgia Tech freshman ran cross country with the Hawks and still runs as part of the club team in college. But for a long time, he wanted to push himself beyond a regular race day or even his previous long-distance high for a...
North Georgia under Cold Weather Advisory Sunday into Monday
Saturday warms into the 60s before a strong cold front arrives Sunday. Lows will plunge into the teens and 20s Sunday night with even colder wind chills. A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect—only the second time the new warning has ever been issued locally. Saturday will bring above-normal...
Georgia Bank Accused of Racial Profiling
A Georgia business owner says she was treated differently at her bank when trying to get a simple debit card replacement. What’s Happening: Alexis Vaughn has hired lawyers after an incident at an Ameris Bank branch in Alpharetta. She says bank staff racially profiled her while she tried to get a replacement debit...
Warming centers open in metro Atlanta
Some metro Atlanta counties are opening warming centers ahead of a cold snap that will include freezing temperatures and wind chills.
Ex-sheriff’s office employee hit, killed while directing traffic at Cumming Christmas parade
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A former Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office employee has died after being hit by a car at the Cumming Christmas parade. Robert Muth was helping direct traffic as a volunteer when he was struck at the intersection of Castleberry Road and Buford Dam Road near 7:20 p.m. on Saturday,...
Holiday cheer fills Dahlonega as Christmas parade returns
DAHLONEGA, Ga. — A large crowd packed the downtown square Saturday as the annual Dahlonega Christmas Parade stepped off at noon, bringing holiday cheer, music and community spirit to the heart of the city. The parade followed its traditional route beginning at the Holly Theater, traveling east along Main...
Pickens County Health Department temporarily closed due mold
Jasper, GA – Beginning Monday, December 15, 2025, the Pickens County Health Department, located at 60 Health Way in Jasper, Georgia, will be closed until further notice due to a mold issue identified in the building that requires professional remediation. Out of an abundance of caution and to ensure a safe...
