Why longtime district attorney Lee Darragh is stepping down
Northeastern Judicial Circuit District Attorney Lee Darragh announced his immediate resignation in a letter sent to Gov. Brian Kemp.
Northeastern Judicial Circuit District Attorney Lee Darragh announced his immediate resignation in a letter sent to Gov. Brian Kemp.
LIVE: Counties F-H election results 2026
Election workers across central and northern Georgia are counting ballots after most polling places closed at 7 p.m. Tuesday.
Election workers across central and northern Georgia are counting ballots after most polling places closed at 7 p.m. Tuesday.
2 arrested after 14-year-old boy shot in Gainesville
Gainesville police have arrested two suspects in connection with an Oct. 27 shooting that injured a 14-year-old boy.
Gainesville police have arrested two suspects in connection with an Oct. 27 shooting that injured a 14-year-old boy.
14-year-old boy shot after dispute in Gainesville
A 14-year-old boy is recovering in the hospital after being shot Tuesday afternoon near a Gainesville intersection, according to police.
A 14-year-old boy is recovering in the hospital after being shot Tuesday afternoon near a Gainesville intersection, according to police.
One person shot, taken to hospital in Gainesville, police say
Police are investigating a shooting in Gainesville after one person was shot and taken to a hospital.
Police are investigating a shooting in Gainesville after one person was shot and taken to a hospital.
Hall County deputy fired after allegedly slapping child
Martin Simmons was fired from the Hall County Sheriff’s Office on Oct. 14 after Oakwood police notified his supervisors of his pending arrest.
Martin Simmons was fired from the Hall County Sheriff’s Office on Oct. 14 after Oakwood police notified his supervisors of his pending arrest.
Gainesville child abuse arrest: Father jailed after 5-month-old injured
Police made a Gainesville child abuse arrest after a 19-year-old father allegedly sexually battered his 5-month-old infant daughter.
Police made a Gainesville child abuse arrest after a 19-year-old father allegedly sexually battered his 5-month-old infant daughter.
1 arrested, 2nd suspect sought in Gainesville Walmart shooting
Police arrested one person and are searching for a second suspect following the fatal shooting of an innocent bystander outside a Gainesville Walmart on Wednesday.
Police arrested one person and are searching for a second suspect following the fatal shooting of an innocent bystander outside a Gainesville Walmart on Wednesday.
Son mourns veteran killed in Gainesville Walmart parking lot shooting
An 81-year-old Navy veteran and loving father died after getting caught in the crossfire of a shootout outside a Gainesville Walmart on Wednesday evening.
An 81-year-old Navy veteran and loving father died after getting caught in the crossfire of a shootout outside a Gainesville Walmart on Wednesday evening.
Innocent bystander shot in Gainesville Walmart parking lot has died
On Thursday morning, Gainesville PD reported that the man had died. They identified him as 81-year-old James Edward McDaniel of Lula.
On Thursday morning, Gainesville PD reported that the man had died. They identified him as 81-year-old James Edward McDaniel of Lula.
Why a global tech giant is pouring $77 million into Hall County
Global manufacturer VDL Groep is investing $77 million to expand its high-tech operations in Oakwood.
Global manufacturer VDL Groep is investing $77 million to expand its high-tech operations in Oakwood.
Georgia DOT worker suffers severe injuries after tree limb falls
A Georgia Department of Transportation worker faces a long recovery after a tree limb crashed down during a roadway clearance job in Hall County.
A Georgia Department of Transportation worker faces a long recovery after a tree limb crashed down during a roadway clearance job in Hall County.
Gainesville police arrest man in alleged abuse of 5-month-old child
Gainesville police arrested Ulices Govanni Aldaco following an investigation into the alleged abuse of a 5-month-old infant.
Gainesville police arrested Ulices Govanni Aldaco following an investigation into the alleged abuse of a 5-month-old infant.
Feds move to sell 2 Georgia warehouse sites previously planned for ICE use
Federal officials have notified leaders in Oakwood and Social Circle that the government is proposing to sell two warehouse facilities previously slated to become ICE detention centers.
Federal officials have notified leaders in Oakwood and Social Circle that the government is proposing to sell two warehouse facilities previously slated to become ICE detention centers.
22-month-old killed in Gainesville shopping center crash
A 22-month-old child died after being hit by a vehicle in a shopping center parking lot in Gainesville on Wednesday.
A 22-month-old child died after being hit by a vehicle in a shopping center parking lot in Gainesville on Wednesday.
Former Hall County investigator arrested for alleged Flock misuse
A former Hall County Sheriff's Office investigator is facing criminal charges after state agents say he misused a law enforcement license plate reader system for personal reasons.
A former Hall County Sheriff's Office investigator is facing criminal charges after state agents say he misused a law enforcement license plate reader system for personal reasons.
Scene cleared in Gainesville after bomb threat, hospital returns to normal
Police are investigating a bomb threat reported near Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville on Tuesday.
Police are investigating a bomb threat reported near Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville on Tuesday.
Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch: DUI trial delayed pending appeal
The DUI trial for suspended Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch has been postponed indefinitely while the Georgia Court of Appeals reviews evidence rulings from a previous pre-trial hearing, according to his defense attorney.
The DUI trial for suspended Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch has been postponed indefinitely while the Georgia Court of Appeals reviews evidence rulings from a previous pre-trial hearing, according to his defense attorney.
Woman warns neighbors after alleged thief alters mailed utility check
A Hall County woman is urging neighbors to check their bank accounts after a thief intercepted her mail and altered a check meant for her electric bill.
A Hall County woman is urging neighbors to check their bank accounts after a thief intercepted her mail and altered a check meant for her electric bill.
Braselton officer ousted after internal audit uncovers Flock camera misuse
The Town of Braselton terminated a police officer after an internal investigation revealed improper use of the community's Flock camera system.
The Town of Braselton terminated a police officer after an internal investigation revealed improper use of the community's Flock camera system.