Freeze Warning for extreme north Georgia; cold elsewhere overnight
Residents in Fannin, Union, and Towns Counties are bracing for a bout of cold weather as the National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Warning effective from 4 a.m. to 9 a.m. Friday.
2 charged after Fannin County inmate dies from fentanyl overdose, GBI says
Two people have been arrested in connection to the fentanyl overdose of an inmate at Fannin County Detention Center in December.
Large fire breaks out on tourist strip of beloved Georgia mountain town
A large fire broke out on a famous Georgia tourist strip Saturday.
Blue Ridge man arrested for possession of drugs, guns; arrest warrants issued for son
Raymond Akins, a 66-year-old resident of Blue Ridge, was taken into custody after a comprehensive joint drug investigation involving multiple law enforcement agencies in Fannin County.
7 small Georgia towns make most picturesque small towns in the nation list
A list of the 120 most picturesque small towns in America has been released and a town in Georgia is No. 5 on the list!
Convicted felon found with dozens of guns, meth during raid, Gilmer County sheriff says
Jacob Davis, 44, was charged with multiple charges relating to trafficking methamphetamine and two counts of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Extreme north Georgia sees 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.
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.
Fannin County High School to host public memorial service for David Ralston
Late Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives David Ralston will be laid to rest on Sunday.
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."
North Dakota attempted murder suspect with Ga. ties found dead
While deputies were investigating leads in Gilmer and Fannin counties here in Georgia, police in North Dakota said the body of the attempted murder suspect may have been found back there.
GBI identifies hiker found dead on Appalachian Trail
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation said investigators identified a man found on the Appalachian Trail in Fannin County.
GBI asking for help identifying hiker found dead on Appalachian Trail
Do you recognize this hiker? The GBI says he was found dead on part of Georgia's section of the Appalachian Trail and they need your help identifying him.
Fannin County Sheriff's deputy, wife killed in car crash
The Fannin County community is remembering the life of a sheriff's deputy.
Winter weather delays University of North Georgia campus openings
The University of North Georgia announced Monday it will delay the opening of its campuses until 10:30 a.m. on Jan. 18 due to inclement conditions from the weekend's winter snowstorm in Georgia.
North Georgia counties begin offering COVID vaccines for children
Starting Monday, health departments in six north Georgia counties will offer COVID-19 vaccine shots to children between the ages of 5 and 11.
Two New York men arrested for attempting to scam elderly Georgia couple
Brandon A. Massey, 23, of Springfield Gardens, New York, was charged with exploitation of an elder person, fleeing/attempting to elude a police officer, obstruction of an officer, and reckless driving and Jamal Clifford Davis, 28, of Queens Village, New York, was charged with exploitation of an elder person.
GSP: Driver, passenger arrested following multi-county chase
Georgia State Patrol said troopers disabled a stolen truck on Georgia Highway 2 near the Fannin and Gilmer county line following a police pursuit. Fannin County deputies were searching for the red Ford F-150 truck.
Law enforcement detains two suspects on Fannin County highway
Watch video of Fannin County deputies detaining suspects following an incident involving multiple law enforcement agencies.