Georgia News

A Forsyth County man is behind bars, accused of murdering his roommate, authorities said Friday.

Four Marines stationed at Parris Island, S.C. lend a helping hand to their former band director during their stay at Riverside Military Academy following their forced evacuation ahead of Hurricane Matthew.

In anticipation of Hurricane Matthew hitting the East Coast in the coming days, Gov. Nathan Deal has expanded a state of emergency issued Tuesday to included 17 additional counties, bringing the total number of counties under the declaration to 30.

Officials on Wednesday cut the ribbon to open a new lane on Ga. 400 northbound in South Forsyth.

Hall County Elections Director Charlotte Sosebee will step down from her position following the November election.

A teacher is under investigation at Lanier Middle School in Sugar Hill for an alleged racist rant last week directed towards students.

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has reopened the public comment period on a proposed merger between the Gainesville-Hall Metropolitan Planning Organization (GHMPO) and Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC).

Roadwork planned on Ga. 53 in Braselton has been postponed, officials confirmed Monday.

The homeless camp underneath the bridge on Queen City Parkway has been given a week's notice to move out, a move started by the Georgia Department of Transportation, which wants to clean up the property, which it owns.

The Gainesville City Council appears to be divided on — or at the very least, not in unanimous support of — a proposed group home for men who are recovering from substance abuse.