44-year-old man wanted in Habersham County for sex crimes against children

Habersham County investigators are asking for the public's assistance in locating a man wanted on multiple felony charges involving sex crimes against children.

Driver shot by police after SUV plows into Cornelia storefront, GBI says

An SUV crashing through the front of a store in Cornelia on Sunday ended up with an officer shooting the driver, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation says.

Mom of murdered Georgia TikToker blames migrant crime at Trump rally

Carmen Rodriguez, the mother of murdered Georgia mom Minelys Rodriguez, a TikTok star and single mother, joined former President Trump on stage Sunday to urge supporters to vote for him as Democrats downplay the kind of migrant crime that killed her daughter.

Habersham County school resource officer arrested, GBI says

A former Habersham County School Resource Officer, David Matthew Jackels, 47, was arrested on Oct. 9, following an investigation by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI).

Georgia DNR rescues injured hiker in Chattahoochee National Forest

A 66-year-old woman was rescued by helicopter after she became injured while at Panther Creek Falls, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources - Law Enforcement Division.

17-year-old Alto teenager charged with aggravated stalking, child exploitation

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has arrested and charged 17-year-old Paten Diontae Carter of Alto with aggravated stalking and child exploitation.

7 arrested in Georgia and North Carolina gang investigation

Officials say seven people are behind bars facing multiple charges after an investigation into a Georgia branch of the Gangster Disciples street gang.

Alto man arrested for assaulting medical center security officer

A man, identified as Christopher Jarred Martin of Alto, is facing charges after allegedly assaulting a staff member at Northeast Georgia Medical Center Habersham on Tuesday night.

Georgia DOC officer arrested for sexually assaulting inmate

A lieutenant from the Georgia Department of Corrections, stationed at Lee Arrendale State Prison in Alto, was arrested May 1.

Man wanted in Habersham County for stealing truck, may be connected to other thefts

The Habersham County Sheriff’s Office is urging the community's assistance in locating an individual suspected of involvement in thefts and last seen operating a stolen vehicle on April 1.

Motorcyclist killed in Monday morning crash in Habersham County

A motorcyclist was killed in a two-vehicle crash at approximately 10:15 a.m. March 18 on Ga. 15/Expressway 441 near Hollywood Hills Road.