Georgia News

Poor tire treads and wet roads likely contributed to a fatal accident Sunday on Candler Road that claimed the lives of two children, law enforcement officials said.

A handful of new sheriffs took office across North Georgia Jan. 1, including the first new sheriff in Dawson County in more than 20 years.

Lt. Governor Casey Cagle Friday named Forsyth County Commissioner Brian Tam as his citizen appointment to Georgia’s Judicial Qualifications Commission.

Oakwood Police are hoping the public will be able to identify a man and two women accused in a Christmas Eve assault and theft at a local liquor store.

A Gainesville man was arrested Thursday for allegedly possessing lewd and sexual photos of minors.

Authorities on Thursday released details of Dec. 23 SWAT standoff in South Hall County.

There's the chance for damaging winds (up to 60 miles-an-hour) and possible tornadoes across parts of north Georgia overnight.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Pickens County Sheriff's Office are working to remove a possible explosive device from a deceased person's home.

Hampered by the absence of three of its seven members and one member present being ineligible to vote on the issue, the Helen Planning, Design and Review Board failed to reach consensus on a recommendation regarding a conditional use to allow construction of an Alpine coaster next door to city hall.

A Hall County man faces charges for allegedly possessing two fake social security cards, which were found when deputies went to arrest him on a probation violation charge.