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.

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.

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.

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."

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.

Patrice Endres cold case: What happened to the Forsyth County wife, mother?

Patrice Endres disappeared from her hair salon in Forsyth County 18 years ago. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation said the investigation into her disappearance and death are still unsolved.

15-year-old Dawson County girl found safe

Deputies say 15-year-old Angela Taylor left her home in her black Nissan Pathfinder with her puppy and hasn't been heard from since.

Investigators find two dead in Dawson County home, believe murderer shot themself

The Dawson County Sheriff's Office said investigators found 50-year-old Jenny Adam and 62-year-old James Adam dead in a home on Sams Road after receiving reports of gunshots.

Georgia Senate approves congressional redistricting map

The Georgia Senate gave its approval Friday to a map redividing the state's 14 congressional districts.

Man convicted in murder of Hannah Bender faces life sentence

A jury convicted Austin Stryker on malice murder and other charges in the 2019 shooting and stabbing of 21-year-old Hannah Bender.

Sheriff: Man sexually assaulted multiple women at Georgia department stores

Have you seen this man? Deputies say he's a suspect in the sexual assault of multiple women and employees at the North Georgia Premium Outlet Mall.

Officials cancel alert at Dawsonville outlet mall after alleged threat

The Dawson County Sheriff's Office canceled a treat alert that prompted people to evacuate a busy outlet mall in Dawsonville due to the investigation of an alleged bomb threat.

19-year-old dies after fight at Dawson County restaurant

A Dahlonega man died after a fight at a Dawson County restaurant over the weekend. 19 year old Kaleb Duckworth passed away Tuesday night from his injuries.