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.
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.
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.
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.
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 below-freezing weather
Multiple Georgia school systems have announced delays due to the extreme drop in temperatures on Tuesday.
Multiple Georgia school systems have announced delays due to the extreme drop in temperatures on Tuesday.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.