'Welcome home': Wanted man arrested by deputies after summer vacation
When the wanted man got back from summer vacation, he had a welcome committee when his plane landed - a group of Georgia deputies waiting to put him in handcuffs.
When the wanted man got back from summer vacation, he had a welcome committee when his plane landed - a group of Georgia deputies waiting to put him in handcuffs.
Invasive mystery snail discovered in Lake Lanier
Wildlife officials in Georgia are warning about a mystery snail invading the Lake Lanier area.
Wildlife officials in Georgia are warning about a mystery snail invading the Lake Lanier area.
Multi-county fugitive busted after 2 years on the run
A man wanted for crimes in Forsyth and Cherokee counties has finally been arrested after two years on the run.
A man wanted for crimes in Forsyth and Cherokee counties has finally been arrested after two years on the run.
Forsyth County kidnapping suspect arrested after short chase in Dawson County
An alleged kidnapper was arrested on Saturday in Dawson County, according to Dawson County Sheriff's Office.
An alleged kidnapper was arrested on Saturday in Dawson County, according to Dawson County Sheriff's Office.
Paulding County fugitive arrested for wife's murder after 2-year chase
A Dallas man charged with his wife’s 2017 murder who has evaded capture for nearly 2 years is back in custody.
A Dallas man charged with his wife’s 2017 murder who has evaded capture for nearly 2 years is back in custody.
New Dawson County K-9 reporting for duty
Meet K-9 Officer Oakley. She's the newest, and cutest, recruit at the Dawson County Sheriff's Office
Meet K-9 Officer Oakley. She's the newest, and cutest, recruit at the Dawson County Sheriff's Office
Army Corp draws down water levels in Georgia waterways ahead of forecasted wet winter
The summer boating season is coming to an end as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says the annual drop in water levels has begun.
The summer boating season is coming to an end as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says the annual drop in water levels has begun.
The dangers of swimming in Lake Lanier
Georgia Department of Natural Resources officials say 23-year-old Edgar Steven Cruz Martinez became the seventh person to drown in Lake Lanier.
Georgia Department of Natural Resources officials say 23-year-old Edgar Steven Cruz Martinez became the seventh person to drown in Lake Lanier.
Folk art gallery brings visitors 'around back' to North Georgia
Whether you’re already a big collector of folk art or just looking for something colorful to hang on your wall, there’s likely something that will catch your eye at Around Back at Rocky’s Place.
Whether you’re already a big collector of folk art or just looking for something colorful to hang on your wall, there’s likely something that will catch your eye at Around Back at Rocky’s Place.
Man arrested for hitting pedestrian in Forsyth County, leaving the scene
Forsyth County deputies arrested a man for a hit-and-run along Georgia 400 near the Dawson County line.
Forsyth County deputies arrested a man for a hit-and-run along Georgia 400 near the Dawson County line.
Deputies: Driver left pedestrian critically injured after crash at Dawson County intersection
Deputies are searching for a driver who left a pedestrian fighting for their life at a Dawson County Intersection late Saturday night,
Deputies are searching for a driver who left a pedestrian fighting for their life at a Dawson County Intersection late Saturday night,
Extreme north Georgia sees light snowfall
FOX 5 viewers shared videos and images of the light snowfall.
FOX 5 viewers shared videos and images of the light snowfall.
Widow and banker go to runoff for Georgia House seat of ex-speaker Ralston
The widow of former Georgia House Speaker David Ralston and a Blue Ridge banker will face off in a Jan. 31 runoff after none of five Republicans won a majority in a special election Tuesday to fill Ralston’s seat in House District 7. The seat covers Fannin and Gilmer counties, and part of Dawson County in north Georgia.
The widow of former Georgia House Speaker David Ralston and a Blue Ridge banker will face off in a Jan. 31 runoff after none of five Republicans won a majority in a special election Tuesday to fill Ralston’s seat in House District 7. The seat covers Fannin and Gilmer counties, and part of Dawson County in north Georgia.
Dawson County man faces 9 counts of sexual exploitation of children
John Leonard Maxfield Jr was charged with two counts of distribution and seven counts of possession of sexual exploitation of children.
John Leonard Maxfield Jr was charged with two counts of distribution and seven counts of possession of sexual exploitation of children.
Sheree Ralston, late Georgia house speaker's widow, enters race to fill seat
Sheree Ralston announced Wednesday that she was running for election in the 7th House District, which covers Fannin and Gilmer counties and part of Dawson County. Gov. Brian Kemp called a special election on Jan. 3 to fill the seat.
Sheree Ralston announced Wednesday that she was running for election in the 7th House District, which covers Fannin and Gilmer counties and part of Dawson County. Gov. Brian Kemp called a special election on Jan. 3 to fill the seat.
Public memorial plans announced for former Georgia House Speaker David Ralston
Public memorial plans were announced for former Georgia House Speaker David Ralston, who died Wednesday after signaling he was dealing with a “health challenge."
Public memorial plans were announced for former Georgia House Speaker David Ralston, who died Wednesday after signaling he was dealing with a “health challenge."
Search continues for 21-year-old hiker missing near Amicalola Falls State Park
It's been over four days since 21-year-old Sidiki Kebe was last seen near Amicalola Falls State Park.
It's been over four days since 21-year-old Sidiki Kebe was last seen near Amicalola Falls State Park.
Dawson County Sheriff's Office searching for missing 21-year-old man
Sidiki Kebe, 21, was last seen in the area of 3618 Highway 52 East.
Sidiki Kebe, 21, was last seen in the area of 3618 Highway 52 East.
Community rallies around Dawson County teen battling brain cancer
Mason was diagnosed with a fast-growing brain cancer in the fall and has been undergoing treatments ever since. His family has been overwhelmed by the support from the community who have rallied behind him to help him beat the odds.
Mason was diagnosed with a fast-growing brain cancer in the fall and has been undergoing treatments ever since. His family has been overwhelmed by the support from the community who have rallied behind him to help him beat the odds.
Deputies searching for missing 16-year-old Dawson County girl
Kaylee Marie Yarberry was last seen on Highway 53 East Wednesday morning.
Kaylee Marie Yarberry was last seen on Highway 53 East Wednesday morning.