Dawson County man charged with assault, battery at Applebee's

Deputies say the Dawson County man knocked a 19-year-old unconscious and caused brain injuries during a fight at a local Applebee's.

Hall, Dawson counties offer unique incentive for some offenders

Some offenders in Hall and Dawson counties have a chance to knock some hours off their community service by getting a COVID-19 vaccine.

Federal case dropped, child neglect charge filed against man in Leila Cavett case

Federal charges have been dropped against the man once considered a suspect in the disappearance of a young Georgia mother. Officials in Broward County, Florida have now charged him with child neglect. 

Dawson County deputies rescue 2 adults, 2 children from rising waters

Two Dawson County Sheriff's Office deputies are getting attention after performing a water rescue during last week's severe weather.

Search for missing Dawson County teen

Authorities in Dawson County are searching for a missing teenager last seen early Sunday morning.

Small earthquake rattles portion of north Georgia

Several FOX 5 viewers in north Georgia reported feeling an earthquake Wednesday evening.

Girl, 14, faces murder charge in stabbing death of 11-year-old boy

A 14-year-old girl is facing aggravated assault and felony murder charges in the stabbing death of an 11-year-old boy in Dawson County.

Georgia woman seriously injured in gas explosion, house fire

A Dawson County woman's daughter will be hospitalized for several months after being burned during a gas explosion. The explosion led to a major fire, destroying their home of more than 20 years.

Georgia soldier charged with stealing explosives from Army facility

Investigators say they found 15 explosive devices, including Army-issued smoke grenades, four blasting fuses, rifles, and various drugs during a search of the sergeant's home.

Official: Young woman died seeking help for boyfriend hiking in Dawson County

Officials said a young woman who was trying to seek help for her injured boyfriend fell and died along a hiking trail at Cochran Creek Falls on Friday afternoon.

FBI announces $10K reward for information on missing mom Leila Cavett

The FBI has announced a reward of up to $10,000 for information that leads to missing mom Leila Cavett, whose 2-year-old son was found wandering the streets of South Florida alone last month.

Deputies: Body of newborn found in Dawson County woods

A disturbing discovery in Dawson County on Friday. Authorities confirm the body of a newborn was found in the woods.