Ball Ground salutes those who have served on Veterans Day
BALL GROUND — The city of Ball Ground hosted its annual Veterans Day Ceremony Tuesday to honor veterans who have served and those currently serving the United States military. The ceremony, on the grounds of Ball Ground City Hall at The Ball Ground Veterans Memorial, featured guest speakers, a gun salute by the...
Auroras light up North Georgia sky
North Georgia residents were treated to an unexpected celestial show Tuesday night as the Aurora Borealis made an appearance across the region. The colorful lights shimmered faintly across the northern horizon, with pink, purple, and green hues captured in long-exposure photos sent to Now Habersham by excited...
Winter weather advisory in effect for part of north Georgia
According to the National Weather Service, the advisory is in effect for portions of northeast Georgia through Tuesday morning, with snowfall amounts reaching up to one inch and higher amounts up to three inches possible at elevations above 2,000 feet.
‘Holy sugar!’: Deer startles police officer during search for suspect in wooded area
(STORYFUL) A police officer searching a wooded area in Sandy Springs, Georgia, got quite the shock when a deer suddenly bounded towards him before crashing into nearby bushes. Bodycam footage released by the Sandy Springs Police Department shows the officer sweeping his flashlight through the trees during the search...
Stolen Trailer Investigation in Gwinnett County leads to confiscation of guns, drugs
After Gwinnett County authorities recovered a stolen trailer, officers confiscated several firearms and different drugs. The Gwinnett County Police Department said they received a report of the stolen trailer out of Norcross on Oct. 30. Officers from the West Precinct used Flock license plate readers to determine...
Retired Cherokee County firefighter dies following courageous battle with cancer
Community members are mourning the loss of a retired firefighter who died after a battle with cancer.
Coldest temperatures since February after first snow this fall
A freeze warning is in effect across north Georgia through 10 a.m., as the coldest air since last winter wakes us up early this morning. We’re tracking when the cold air moves out and warmer temps return, LIVE on Channel 2 Action News. Early this morning, a winter weather advisory in the mountains expired, but Severe...
Few Jews, many aliens: Inside Roswell’s vanishing Jewish community
(JTA) — ROSWELL, New Mexico — If it weren’t for an Ashkenazi Jew named Stanton T. Friedman, the world might have long ago forgotten what’s come to be known simply as the “Roswell incident.” Instead, countless books, documentaries and made-for-TV dramas have explored the 1947 discovery of mysterious materials found on...
FACTORY DRAG CARS, Moonshine Runners & Racing Legends At The Mountain Moonshiners Festival in...
I’m a fan of good moonshine, and I’m clearly a fan of hot rods and race cars, so the Mountain Moonshine Festival sounds like a great way to spend a weekend! Thankfully our friend Tommy Lee Byrd is sharing video from this awesome event and that video includes race cars and drivers, plus real moonshine runners! They...
Residential fire that rekindled near Flowery Branch leads to total loss of home
A residential fire east of Flowery Branch Monday night that rekindled Tuesday morning led to a total loss of the home. Hall County Fire Rescue (HCFR) initially responded to the residence in the 4600 block of Guth Road at around 7:30 p.m. on Monday. Crews discovered heavy fire in the...
