Bitter cold leads several North Georgia schools to close on Monday

As a bitter cold grips North Georgia, several schools, including some in metro Atlanta, have decided to either cancel class or have a virtual learning day.

USDA to drop oral rabies vaccines across North Georgia

After multiple reports of rabies in metro Atlanta this year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is dropping oral rabies vaccines for wild animals across parts of North Georgia.

North Georgia officer shot in face showing improvements

McCaysville Police Captain Brantley Worley has a long road to recovery, but he is showing signs of recovery.

First responders rescue injured hiker trapped in Cohutta Wilderness

Emergency responders trekked around 4 miles through water and dense forest to rescue a hiker who may have broken her ankle in the remote Georgia wilderness.

Fannin County school criticized for sudden cancelation of 'The Crucible' performance

Parents and community members are outraged after Fannin County High School suddenly canceled its weekend performance of the classic play "The Crucible" after only one show.

Funeral today for University of Alabama senior killed when tree fell on campsite

University of Alabama senior Malachi Crain died over the weekend when a tree fell onto his campsite while he and three other men were sleeping in hammocks.

1 camper dead, 1 injured after large tree falls on campsite

One camper is dead and another is injured after a tragic accident at Panther Creek Falls in the Cohutta Wilderness.

North Georgia school districts delaying classes over winter weather

Two north Georgia school districts are delaying classes on Tuesday morning due to potentially hazardous road conditions caused by the winter weather.

Georgia mom arrested after 10-year-old son found walking alone

Brittany Patterson was arrested for reckless conduct after her nearly 11-year-old son was found walking alone near their home. Her charges have sparked outrage online.

Drive-thru flu shot clinics planned for north Georgia residents

In just a few weeks, people in North Georgia can arm themselves against the flu without ever leaving their cars.

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.

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.