Lake Lanier boat explosion: Fast response by Hall County FD
The Hall County Fire Department said firefighters heard and saw the explosion from a nearby boat.
Boat docks damaged during incidents in Hart, Dawson counties
Docks in Hart County and Dawson County were damaged over the weekend. No injuries reported.
July 4th boat explosion: Couple recounts seeing the boat sink on Lake Lanier
The couple said they originally saw the boat with a towboat next to it.
Boat explodes on Lake Lanier; 7 people injured
Seven people had to be taken to the hospital with burns after their boat exploded on Lake Lanier, according to the Hall County Sheriff's Office.
$4M worth of meth found in cucumber boxes in North Georgia bust
Authorities said the drugs crossed the southern border and made their way into North Georgia.
7 Lake Lanier parks reopening just in time for 4th of July weekend
Just in time for the holiday weekend, several parks around Lake Lanier that had been closed due to staffing and funding issues are reopening to the public.
Hall County family urges FDA approval for experimental drug to save daughter's life
The Filchak family is advocating for FDA approval of elamipretide, an experimental drug.
Storms cause damage across metro Atlanta Tuesday
The storms knocked down trees around much of metro Atlanta.
Gainesville teen runner honors fallen heroes, one mile at a time
Hall County 15-year-old Andrew Collinson could be spending his summer vacation relaxing. Instead, he's planning a mile-run to show support for the family of fallen South Fulton Capt. Helio Garcia.
3 teens arrested in Gainesville drug raid; 1 wanted for 2024 murder
2 teens were arrested and charged with drug crimes, according to HCSO. 1 teen was arrested for felony murder and aggravated assault after trying to escape, according to deputies.
Hall County authorities seek public's help in identifying construction equipment theft suspects
Hall County Sheriff's Office seeks public assistance to identify a man and woman suspected of stealing construction equipment.
Escaped Hall County inmate catches fire during high-speed chase
Daniel Jesse Bell, a Hall County inmate, escaped from a work-release program and led authorities on a high-speed chase across state lines.
Gainesville man indicted for fentanyl overdose death in Habersham County
A Gainesville man has been indicted and arrested in connection with the January fentanyl overdose death of a 27-year-old Habersham County resident.
Staffing shortages force closures at Lake Lanier, other SE recreation areas
Residents near Lake Lanier began reaching out to FOX 5 Atlanta this week when they started noticing workers blocking public access to some areas of the lake.
18-year-old wanted in deadly shooting of teen at Gainesville apartments, police say
Have you seen this man? Police say Kyland Rochod Williams has been on the run for more than a year after killing a 16-year-old at a Gainesville apartment complex.
Oakwood man arrested for attempted armed robbery at Gainesville Texaco
A 29-year-old Oakwood man has been arrested in connection with an attempted armed robbery at a Texaco gas station on Browns Bridge Road, according to Gainesville police.
Gainesville man arrested after stabbing incident on Browns Bridge Road
A verbal dispute between two men escalated into a stabbing in the parking lot on Browns Bridge Road, leaving a 43-year-old man injured.
Former Hall County teacher arrested for inappropriate behavior with student
A now-former teacher at West Hall Middle School has been arrested following a Hall County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) investigation into allegations of an inappropriate relationship with a student.
Clermont man charged with possession of child sex abuse material
A man has been arrested by the Hall County Sheriff's Office's Internet Crimes Against Children Unit for possession of child sex abuse material.
East Hall HS teacher, coach killed in motorcycle crash; driver charged
Victor Vega is remembered as a beloved teacher, coach, husband and father who had an unmistakable passion for his students.