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.

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.

Cause of massive Commerce motel fire still under investigation

Fire inspectors are still investigating the massive fire at a Commerce motel on Monday evening, but have been able to rule out arson.

Convicted felon indicted for Georgia mail carrier's murder

The Georgia mail carrier had stopped by a mailbox on his route when he was shot and killed in is postal vehicle by a convicted felon, officials said.

Vehicle stolen from on-duty Banks County firefighter

Have you seen this vehicle? Officials say it was stolen from a Banks County firefighter and medic while they were on duty Sunday morning.

Arrest made in deadly Banks County hit and run

The hit and run took place near the Zips Carwash by GA-15 and US-441, according to the Banks County Sheriff's Office.

EF-1 tornado hit Banks County on Tuesday, NWS confirms

An EF-1 tornado on Tuesday tore through Banks County as Tropical Depression Fred swept over the state.

Northeast Georgia residents assess damage from confirmed tornado

A confirmed tornado in northeast Georgia left damage and debris, which officials assessed in the wake of the storm on Tuesday morning.