Family: Man electrocuted after jumping into Lake Lanier remembered as 'gentle and kind'

A 24-year-old man is dead after jumping off a dock into Lake Lanier near Lanier Beach South Road on Thursday, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.

Man accused of strangling woman arrested during SWAT situation in Forsyth County

A man accused of trying to strangle a woman during a domestic dispute Sunday afternoon is now behind bars after a Forsyth County SWAT team delivered a search warrant and arrested him.

Elderly couple in their 90s killed in crash in Forsyth County

According to the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office, their 911 center began receiving calls about the crash around 1:30 p.m. Initial responders found two people in a SUV, and it was determined they were both deceased at the scene.

Forsyth County residents asked to limit use of water until noon Saturday

Residents in Forsyth County are being asked to limit all water use after the Forsyth County Department of Water & Sewer lost its ability to produce water at its water plant.

Lake Lanier expected to be busy this Fourth of July weekend

The Georgia DNR says Lake Lanier may be one of the busiest lakes east of the Mississippi for the Fourth of July weekend, and they want to make sure it is the safest.

Baby India: No bond for woman accused of dumping baby in woods

Attorneys for the woman accused of dumping Baby India in a wooded area of Georgia claim she was suffering from postpartum depression and psychosis.

Metro Atlanta school’s book bans may break civil rights law, federal officials warn

Federal officials say the metro Atlanta school district's decision to remove books from its libraries may have created a hostile environment that violated laws against race and sex discrimination.

Men involved in deadly shooting at Forsyth County furniture store identified

One man is dead and another man is fighting for his life after a fight between employees at a Forsyth County furniture store escalated into a shootout, police say.

2 arrested after high-speed chase through Forsyth County

The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office released video showing the chase, which topped speeds of 140 mph at times.

Georgia man charged in road rage shooting on GA 400

Deputies say the Georgia man was so irritated about being tailgated and honked that he followed another car and started firing while both were driving on GA 400.

29-year-old man killed in Forsyth County crash Wednesday

Neither impairment nor speed is suspected to have played a role in the crash, and an investigation by Forsyth County's Traffic Specialist Unit is ongoing.

Forsyth County Board greenlights financial study on proposed arena, community

Forsyth County decided Tuesday to move forward with a financial study that will help determine whether to build a mixed use development and arena in south Forsyth County.