Ex-Baldwin accountant used municipal funds to buy house, GBI says
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation arrested a former City of Baldwin staff accountant Monday after agents say she tried to use municipal bank records to back a $1.7 million home purchase.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation arrested a former City of Baldwin staff accountant Monday after agents say she tried to use municipal bank records to back a $1.7 million home purchase.
Former Cornelia IT director arrested for forgery, theft
A former city official faces criminal charges after state investigators linked him to the theft of tens of thousands of dollars from municipal funds.
A former city official faces criminal charges after state investigators linked him to the theft of tens of thousands of dollars from municipal funds.
Another Habersham County deputy fired over FLOCK misuse
A second Habersham County Sheriff's Office deputy was fired and arrested following an internal audit into unauthorized access to license plate data.
A second Habersham County Sheriff's Office deputy was fired and arrested following an internal audit into unauthorized access to license plate data.
Woman wearing 'Force to be reckoned with' shirt captured in nationwide manhunt
Isabelle Rose Johnson was captured Thursday in the Florida Panhandle following a nationwide manhunt connected to a death investigation.
Isabelle Rose Johnson was captured Thursday in the Florida Panhandle following a nationwide manhunt connected to a death investigation.
Habersham County deputy fired, arrested for misuse of license plate data
A Habersham County deputy has been fired and arrested after officials said he misused the Flock camera system.
A Habersham County deputy has been fired and arrested after officials said he misused the Flock camera system.
Toccoa vehicle pursuit: Stephens County man arrested after multi-county chase
A Toccoa vehicle pursuit Saturday led to the arrest of a man who ran from law enforcement across county lines.
A Toccoa vehicle pursuit Saturday led to the arrest of a man who ran from law enforcement across county lines.
School resource officer hurt in single-vehicle crash returning from training
A Habersham County Sheriff’s Office school resource officer suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle wreck near Homer.
A Habersham County Sheriff’s Office school resource officer suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle wreck near Homer.
Registered sex offender wanted after failing to update address
Deputies in Habersham County are asking for the public's help to locate a 55-year-old registered sex offender who failed to update his required information.
Deputies in Habersham County are asking for the public's help to locate a 55-year-old registered sex offender who failed to update his required information.
Man faces kidnapping, drug charges after high-speed chase in Habersham County
A Baldwin man is behind bars facing a long list of severe felony charges—including kidnapping and false imprisonment under the Family Violence Act—after leading law enforcement on a multi-city chase through Habersham County.
A Baldwin man is behind bars facing a long list of severe felony charges—including kidnapping and false imprisonment under the Family Violence Act—after leading law enforcement on a multi-city chase through Habersham County.
Florida murder suspect with North Georgia ties on the run
A Florida murder suspect with close ties to North Georgia is on the run after human remains were discovered buried in a shallow grave, authorities said.
A Florida murder suspect with close ties to North Georgia is on the run after human remains were discovered buried in a shallow grave, authorities said.
19-year-old drowns at Panther Creek Falls
A 19-year-old Jonesboro man has tragically died after an accidental drowning at Panther Creek Falls on Sunday afternoon, prompting emergency recovery efforts through rugged Habersham County terrain.
A 19-year-old Jonesboro man has tragically died after an accidental drowning at Panther Creek Falls on Sunday afternoon, prompting emergency recovery efforts through rugged Habersham County terrain.
4 flee vehicle during police chase, sparking manhunt near Baldwin
One person is in custody and three suspects remain at large following a police chase that crossed into Habersham County.
One person is in custody and three suspects remain at large following a police chase that crossed into Habersham County.
Former Baldwin assistant police chief arrested for theft, GBI says
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has arrested a former assistant chief of the Baldwin Police Department in connection with an investigation into missing funds.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has arrested a former assistant chief of the Baldwin Police Department in connection with an investigation into missing funds.
Mount Airy man facing charges for child sexual abuse material
A Mount Airy man was arrested on Tuesday on accusations he distributed child sexual abuse material in Habersham County.
A Mount Airy man was arrested on Tuesday on accusations he distributed child sexual abuse material in Habersham County.
16 charged with RICO violation in North Georgia drug investigation
A months-long racketeering investigation dubbed Operation Silent Hand culminated Wednesday as authorities executed nine search warrants across North Georgia, resulting in 16 arrests and the seizure of dozens of kilograms of illegal drugs.
A months-long racketeering investigation dubbed Operation Silent Hand culminated Wednesday as authorities executed nine search warrants across North Georgia, resulting in 16 arrests and the seizure of dozens of kilograms of illegal drugs.
Parvo outbreak pauses animal intakes at Habersham County Animal Shelter
The Habersham County Animal Shelter has temporarily paused non-emergency animal intakes after nearly a dozen puppies surrendered tested positive for parvovirus.
The Habersham County Animal Shelter has temporarily paused non-emergency animal intakes after nearly a dozen puppies surrendered tested positive for parvovirus.
Bitter cold leads several North Georgia schools to close on Monday
As a bitter cold grips North Georgia, several schools, including some in metro Atlanta, have decided to either cancel class or have a virtual learning day.
As a bitter cold grips North Georgia, several schools, including some in metro Atlanta, have decided to either cancel class or have a virtual learning day.
Several Georgia schools report weather-related closings, delays
Several schools and one college will be closed or delayed on Wednesday as parts of North Georgia recover from a weekend ice storm.
Several schools and one college will be closed or delayed on Wednesday as parts of North Georgia recover from a weekend ice storm.
Habersham County ice storm: 1,000 trees down, thousands without power
Habersham County is cleaning up after an ice storm barreled through.
Habersham County is cleaning up after an ice storm barreled through.
New Year’s Day fire with hazardous material contained in Baldwin
Fire crews from multiple agencies quickly contained a New Year’s Day structure fire in Baldwin, preventing damage to nearby homes and avoiding injuries, according to authorities.
Fire crews from multiple agencies quickly contained a New Year’s Day structure fire in Baldwin, preventing damage to nearby homes and avoiding injuries, according to authorities.