Armed robbery at bank prompts investigation in Banks County
The Banks County Sheriff's Office said Wednesday a heavy police presence on Evans Street is in response to an armed robbery at a bank.
Franklin County DA says grand jury could solve boundary dispute involving Banks County sheriff
Franklin County District Attorney says grand jury can solve boundary dispute involving Banks County Sheriff Carlton Speed if Franklin Commissioners give the go ahead.
I-Team investigates whether Banks County sheriff lives in Banks County as law requires
The FOX 5 I-Team examines a certified survey and Banks Count's own official maps. Those maps raise questions about whether Banks County Sheriff Carlton Speed lives in Banks County, as required by law.
Missing Georgia woman found dead in Banks County, deputies say
Investigators had been searching for 42-year-old Amanda Hall since her disappearance on April 23.
PT test will remain after emotional debate among Georgia's top cops
You might not think a two-minute physical fitness test for future Georgia cops would create so much controversy, but the new test prompted an emotional debate among top law enforcement officers.
Beloved Banks County deputy retires after half century of service
After more than half of a century of serving in law enforcement, a 79-year-old Banks County Sheriff’s deputy is retiring.
Assistant basketball coach charged with improper sexual contact
A para-pro and assistant basketball coach has been taken into custody on charges of improper sexual contact, officials said.
Deputies: 2 men arrested in undercover Georgia prostitution operation
An undercover operation targeting human trafficking, sex crimes, and prostitution led deputies to arrest two Georgia men.
Georgia State Patrol: 1 dead in Banks County car wreck
One man died after his car overturned in an embankment Thursday morning, according to the Georgia State Patrol.
9-year-old Georgia boy found safe, suspects in custody
A 9-year-old boy abducted from Banks County in Georgia has been found safe and two suspects are in custody, according to officials.
Reward offered in Banks County arson investigation
A reward of up to $10,000 is being offered to anyone who helps officials catch an arsonist in the county.
Officials: Banks County deck fire declared to be arson
Investigators say the fire at the Banks County home was deliberately set.
Georgia Legislator tries to overturn his second election loss
A North Georgia legislator has returned to court to try to overturn his election loss - for the second time. Banks county representative Dan Gasaway lost his first election, appealed, got it overturned, then lost again in the second election.












