Gov. Kemp visits Forsyth school amid book controversy
Gov. Brian Kemp held an education roundtable at a Forsyth County high school just days after the system removed several books from library shelves.
Gov. Brian Kemp held an education roundtable at a Forsyth County high school just days after the system removed several books from library shelves.
21-year-old dies when truck runs off roadway, crashes into tree, deputies say
Officials said Glenn Worley was pronounced dead at the scene of the single-vehicle wreck on Martin Road between the Settingdown Road roundabout and Cordova Lane.
Officials said Glenn Worley was pronounced dead at the scene of the single-vehicle wreck on Martin Road between the Settingdown Road roundabout and Cordova Lane.
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.
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.
Missing Georgia 6-year-old and mother recovering after abduction
Rachel, 6, and her mother Esperanz Parada were found safe in Tijuana, Mexico following a nationwide search for the woman and child.
Rachel, 6, and her mother Esperanz Parada were found safe in Tijuana, Mexico following a nationwide search for the woman and child.
Missing Georgia 6-year-old and mother found safe in Mexico, father arrested
Esperanza Parada-Olivas and her daughter, Rachel Zecena were found safe in Mexico and are now back in the U.S. with law enforcement officials, according to Cumming police.
Esperanza Parada-Olivas and her daughter, Rachel Zecena were found safe in Mexico and are now back in the U.S. with law enforcement officials, according to Cumming police.
Georgia Amber Alert: Mother, 6-year-old girl taken by father may be headed to California, troopers say
The 45-year-old woman and her 6-year-old daughter who is the subject of a Levi's Call, Georgia's Amber Alert System for missing and abducted children, may be headed to California, troopers said Tuesday.
The 45-year-old woman and her 6-year-old daughter who is the subject of a Levi's Call, Georgia's Amber Alert System for missing and abducted children, may be headed to California, troopers said Tuesday.
Search continues for man missing in Lake Lanier after falling off boat
The search continues for a man who fell into the waters of Lake Lanier near Mary Alice Park in Forysth County on Thursday evening.
The search continues for a man who fell into the waters of Lake Lanier near Mary Alice Park in Forysth County on Thursday evening.
Second Forsyth County high school student arrested for making threats
The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office has arrested a second Lambert High School student for making terroristic threats as schools across metro Atlanta and the country take heightened precautions over a new TikTok challenge.
The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office has arrested a second Lambert High School student for making terroristic threats as schools across metro Atlanta and the country take heightened precautions over a new TikTok challenge.
Man goes missing in Lake Lanier after falling off boat
Officials say a man fell into Lake Lanier while trying to work on his boat and hasn't been seen since. The search for his body continues Friday morning.
Officials say a man fell into Lake Lanier while trying to work on his boat and hasn't been seen since. The search for his body continues Friday morning.
Residents upset over proposed funeral home in Forsyth County
Some residents in Forysth County are upset over the location of a proposed funeral home.
Some residents in Forysth County are upset over the location of a proposed funeral home.
Sheriff: 28-year-old inmate dies at Forsyth County Jail after ingesting drugs
Deputies say a 28-year-old inmate died in her holding cell after ingesting illegal narcotics before she was incarcerated. It was the second death at the jail in a week.
Deputies say a 28-year-old inmate died in her holding cell after ingesting illegal narcotics before she was incarcerated. It was the second death at the jail in a week.
Georgia Senate approves congressional redistricting map
The Georgia Senate gave its approval Friday to a map redividing the state's 14 congressional districts.
The Georgia Senate gave its approval Friday to a map redividing the state's 14 congressional districts.
GBI investigates death at Forsyth County jail
Rhett Anderson, 63, was being housed in the medical unit on detox protocols after being arrested on a warrant for failure to appear on a probation violation on Nov. 13.
Rhett Anderson, 63, was being housed in the medical unit on detox protocols after being arrested on a warrant for failure to appear on a probation violation on Nov. 13.
Man convicted in murder of Hannah Bender faces life sentence
A jury convicted Austin Stryker on malice murder and other charges in the 2019 shooting and stabbing of 21-year-old Hannah Bender.
A jury convicted Austin Stryker on malice murder and other charges in the 2019 shooting and stabbing of 21-year-old Hannah Bender.
Florida teenager connected to dozens of Georgia car break-ins, deputies say
Deputies say an arrested Florida teenager was involved in over 50 car burglaries in less than a week in Georgia's Forsyth County.
Deputies say an arrested Florida teenager was involved in over 50 car burglaries in less than a week in Georgia's Forsyth County.
High-speed police chase ends with car sinking in Lake Lanier
A high-speed police chase in Forsyth County ended with two teenagers in custody and their friend's car sunk to the bottom of Lake Lanier.
A high-speed police chase in Forsyth County ended with two teenagers in custody and their friend's car sunk to the bottom of Lake Lanier.
Metro Atlanta restaurants struggling with labor, supply shortages
Two metro Atlanta restaurant owners say so many employees were afraid to go back to work that they had to take multiple positions at their restaurant themselves. That and rising costs of supplies have them struggling to keep afloat.
Two metro Atlanta restaurant owners say so many employees were afraid to go back to work that they had to take multiple positions at their restaurant themselves. That and rising costs of supplies have them struggling to keep afloat.
Forsyth County teacher charged with indecent exposure in Florida
The Forsyth County middle school teacher and basketball coach reportedly admitted to Florida deputies that he exposed himself to people, saying that "he and his wife have not had much ‘alone time’ and he ‘made a bad choice.’”
The Forsyth County middle school teacher and basketball coach reportedly admitted to Florida deputies that he exposed himself to people, saying that "he and his wife have not had much ‘alone time’ and he ‘made a bad choice.’”
Deputies searching for missing homeless Forsyth County man
Joseph Thomas Zanes was living in his van at a gas station on Buford Highway. The van is still there, but Zanes hasn't been seen for nearly a month and his family is worried.
Joseph Thomas Zanes was living in his van at a gas station on Buford Highway. The van is still there, but Zanes hasn't been seen for nearly a month and his family is worried.
Forsyth County firefighter recovering after being injured battling blaze
David Cody spent two weeks in the Grady Burn Unit after suffering third-degree burns.
David Cody spent two weeks in the Grady Burn Unit after suffering third-degree burns.