Austin Eller

The Jackson County School System Board of Education voted Monday evening to name Melissa Gillespie as the newest principal of Jackson County High School.

Chattahoochee Riverkeeper is holding its first-ever Waterfest event in Gainesville on Earth Day, giving the public a chance to enjoy live music, food, drinks and education on the group's water conservation efforts.

Hall County authorities arrested an Oakwood man Tuesday morning on child pornography charges following the execution of a search warrant at his home.

No injuries were reported after a fire Wednesday morning at a vacant home on Holland Street in Gainesville.

Gainesville's Lucile Fortuna Carter, a longtime activist and volunteer in the community, passed away Saturday at the age of 90.

The Habersham County Sheriff's Office arrested a Lula man Sunday morning after he allegedly fled from police and attempted to escape into a Cornelia church.

Gwinnett County Police arrested a man Saturday afternoon in the Lawrenceville area who was convicted of murder about 30 years prior after walking away from a transitional facility.

High school students will have the chance to hear from a former FBI agent and former KGB agent, among others, at a summer academy at the University of North Georgia that will provide the students with a look into the intelligence industry.

A Gastonia, North Carolina man was arrested in Hall County Wednesday on drug trafficking charges after authorities allegedly found $77,000 worth of methamphetamine in his possession during a traffic stop in the Braselton area.

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers launched its Spring Up and Donate blood drive Thursday, during which donors can receive a $25 e-gift card.