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Athens police: 3-year-old accidentally shoots 13-year-old uncle

Athens-Clarke County police are investigating a shooting that wounded a 13-year-old boy. On Saturday, October 22 at approximately 2 p.m., officers responded to a residence in...

Driver injured in rollover accident on Paradise Valley Road

The Georgia State Patrol has released the name of the driver who was injured in a single-vehicle accident Friday in White County. Tasha Williams of...

Kiwanis Club still accepting applications, donations for Christmas charity

The deadline is approaching for parents and guardians to apply for holiday assistance through Toys for Kids. The program, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of...

Motorcyclists seriously injured in rear-end crash near Clayton

A motorcycle driver and his passenger were seriously injured when an SUV rear-ended them Friday afternoon near Clayton. The state patrol identifies the couple as...

Demorest woman sentenced to prison for arson and insurance fraud

A Demorest woman will serve eight years in prison and be required to undergo psychological testing following her conviction Friday for arson and insurance...

Guests evacuated at Holiday Inn Express in Helen due to gas leak

A gas leak Wednesday prompted the evacuation of the guests staying at the Holiday Inn Express and Suites in Helen. The Helen Fire Department received...

Volunteers complete CERT basic training

White County Public Safety’s Emergency Management Division and CERT Program graduated a class of seven new members Thursday evening at a ceremony held at...

Up to 120-day detour planned on Barrett Mill Road

The replacement of a failing cross-drain that carries Flat Creek under Barrett Mill Road in White County will result in a detour beginning next...

Hall County Sheriff’s Office adds mobile patrols for elementary schools

The Hall County Sheriff’s Office has assigned three deputies to mobile patrols that will primarily focus on safety at the county’s 20 elementary schools....

15th annual Habersham County E-911 Fun Festival Oct. 20th

Thousands of people are expected to gather at the Habersham County Fairgrounds Thursday for the 15th annual Habersham County E-911 Children's Fun Festival. The...

Agents arrest Buford man during online child pornography investigation

Agents with the Hall County Sheriff’s Office and Georgia Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force arrested a Buford man on Wednesday afternoon during...

Early voting marked by record turnout

Georgians are voting early in record numbers. Turnout on the second day of early voting surpassed the previous record set during the 2020 presidential...