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.
Forsyth K-9 helps find missing senior, deputies say
The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office commended one of its K-9s and deputies for a heroic effort rescuing a missing woman.
The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office commended one of its K-9s and deputies for a heroic effort rescuing a missing woman.
Georgia gets more urban and diverse
Georgia is growing ever more urban and ever more diverse, Census figures released Thursday show, continuing a shift in population toward metro Atlanta and away from the rural areas that were once the backbone of the state.
Georgia is growing ever more urban and ever more diverse, Census figures released Thursday show, continuing a shift in population toward metro Atlanta and away from the rural areas that were once the backbone of the state.
New tasting room serves up a “Legend”-ary experience
We returned to Legends Distillery to check out the new tasting room and VIP event space ahead of an official ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday.
We returned to Legends Distillery to check out the new tasting room and VIP event space ahead of an official ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday.
Forsyth K-9 helps detective find woman who wandered away from home
The sheriff's office said K-9 Flash and Detective Challinger located a woman in minutes on Wednesday when officials said she wandered away from home.
The sheriff's office said K-9 Flash and Detective Challinger located a woman in minutes on Wednesday when officials said she wandered away from home.
Parents raise concerns over Forsyth County Schools District's back to school plan
Some Forsyth County school parents are worried about their safety over back to school policies laid out by the district.
Some Forsyth County school parents are worried about their safety over back to school policies laid out by the district.
GBI: No criminal charges in Forsyth County woman's death
A spokesperson with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation said Tuesday the Forsyth County District Attorney determined investigators' findings did not support the prosecution of criminal charges in the death of 40-year-old Tamla Horsford.
A spokesperson with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation said Tuesday the Forsyth County District Attorney determined investigators' findings did not support the prosecution of criminal charges in the death of 40-year-old Tamla Horsford.
Forsyth County man charged with killing father during argument
Deputies say the 25-year-old Georgia man was arguing with his father when he went to his room, got a gun, and shot his dad multiple times.
Deputies say the 25-year-old Georgia man was arguing with his father when he went to his room, got a gun, and shot his dad multiple times.
Deputies shut down Forsyth County roads due to shooting investigation
Deputies in Forsyth County closed down the roadways in a south Forsyth neighborhood due to a shooting investigation on Thursday evening.
Deputies in Forsyth County closed down the roadways in a south Forsyth neighborhood due to a shooting investigation on Thursday evening.
K9 helps apprehend kidnapping suspect in Forsyth County, deputies say
The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office shared a warning for fugitives in their jurisdiction on Saturday following the arrest of a kidnapping suspect.
The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office shared a warning for fugitives in their jurisdiction on Saturday following the arrest of a kidnapping suspect.
19-year-old charged in shooting during Forsyth County drug deal
The 19-year-old convicted felon shot his victim during a drug deal at a Forsyth County Wendy's, police said.
The 19-year-old convicted felon shot his victim during a drug deal at a Forsyth County Wendy's, police said.