North Georgia man charged in connection to mother's disappearance
Jason Campbell, 34, is charged with concealing the death of a person, according to the Banks County Sheriff's Office.
Banks County sheriff opens deadly shooting investigation
The Banks County Sheriff's Office is investigating a deadly shooting and believe they have a person of interest in custody.
Destroyed recycling center settles with SK Battery for $31M, then blasts the company
A Banks County recycling center destroyed by fire last year has settled its lawsuit against SK Battery for $31 million, but is now blasting the Korean-owned company over its fire-prone scrap lithium-ion batteries. Metro Site accused the EV battery maker of withholding evidence during the lawsuit, and producing excess scrap batteries that caused dozens of internal fires at the sprawling plant off I-85 in Commerce.
Photos: Fall and Halloween festivities at Jaemor Farms | 2024
On weekends in September and October, they offer a 6-acre corn maze, hayrides, a variety of games, pumpkin picking, an apple cannon and more.
Human remains discovered in Banks County woods while searching for missing man
During the search for a man recently reported missing, Banks County officials say they discovered what appeared to be human remains in a wooded area.
2 dead after Forsyth County deputies serve warrant at Banks County home: GBI
Two people were killed as Forsyth County deputies attempted to serve an arrest warrant at an Alto home on Tuesday.
Man arrested in Banks County for burglarizing store 5 years ago
A 57-year-old man has been arrested in Banks County for breaking into a convenience store almost 5 years ago.
Trashing lithium-ion batteries causing fires across Georgia
There's a good chance that somewhere in your home right now is a kind of battery that's quickly become the bane of firefighters everywhere.
Ex-Banks County detention officer arrested by GBI
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has arrested a detention officer who used to work for the Banks County Sheriff's Office. They say he was providing inmates with contraband.
Banks County educator arrested for attempting to 'entice' student
An educator is behind bars after an investigation into an “inappropriate relationship” he had with a student was prompted by the Banks County School System.
Shooting at Waffle House in Bibb County results in 4 people injured
The Bibb Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating an aggravated assault incident that took place at the Waffle House located at 4731 Chambers Road, early in the morning just after 4 a.m. Saturday.
Recycling center blames SK Battery for fire that destroyed business
According to a lawsuit against SK Battery, workers discovered two lithium-ion batteries near the start of the fire that left the Banks County recycling center a total loss.
'Suspected' fentanyl, meth and guns found during bust in Jackson, Banks counties
A months-long drug investigation into a fentanyl distribution organization in Jackson and Banks counties has resulted in the arrest of 5 people and the discovery of drugs and guns.
Beloved Banks County firefighter hailed 'true hero,' laid to rest
Friends, family and the Banks County community said their goodbyes to former fire Captain Richie Alford.
Almost 30 people arrested at unauthorized Bibb County pool party; guns and drugs found
Nearly 30 people were taken into custody on June 14 after Bibb County Sheriff's Office's Special Response Team were made aware of a large group of people who were allegedly trespassing at Bowman Station Apartments.
Former firefighter killed trying to rescue swimmers in Florida
A former firefighter and pillar of the Banks County community for several years has died attempting to save the lives of two swimmers in Florida on Thursday.
Commerce man charged with Felony Aggravated Child Molestation, gun found in car
A Commerce man was arrested around 4:30 p.m. Thursday for aggravated child molestation, according to Banks County Sheriff's Office.
Man accused of gunning down 72-year-old outside Commerce Hardee's in custody
The Commerce community came together Sunday night to remember 72-year-old Calvin Varnum. They waved at cars passing by, as he did each and every day.
Child porn found on Banks County man's electronic device, GBI says
A 34-year-old man from Banks County, Steven Kyle Caudell, has been arrested on nine counts of Sexual Exploitation of Children after an investigation.
Banks County boy survives rabid bobcat attack
A 9-year-old boy in Banks County is recovering after a bobcat attacked him.