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.

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.

Walmart greeter who made headlines after being told he couldn't say 'Have a blessed day' dies

5 years ago a Walmart greeter from Blue Ridge made national headlines after being banned from telling customers "Have a blessed day". James Phillips died Wednesday from COVID-19. He was 80 years old.

Coroner: Ex-Florida judge drowns in hot tub at Georgia home

A former Florida circuit judge accidentally drowned in a hot tub at her vacation home in north Georgia, according to a coroner.

Fannin County High School wrestling coach loses home in fire

The Fannin County High School wrestling coach lost his home in a fire, but the community is stepping in to help.