Deputies: Man arrested for murder of Hall County homeless camp resident

Deputies have arrested a suspect in the murder of a Hall County man whose body was found on the edge of the homeless camp where he lived.

Father, son plead guilty to trying to smuggle guns to Mexico

Othon Marban, Sr., 56, and Othon Marban, Jr., 20, both of Gainesville, entered guilty pleas this month for conspiracy to transfer firearms to an out-of-state resident and making false statements to a federally licensed firearms dealer..

Police: Gainesville Best Buy robbery suspect caught hiding in woods

Police say a man accused of stealing multiple MacBooks from a Gainesville Best Buy at gunpoint was caught hiding in the woods behind a nearby store.

Person shot in Gainesville Walmart parking lot, police say

Police said one person was shot in the parking lot of a Gainesville Walmart on Shallowford Road near Lakeshore Mall.

Gainesville police officer fired, charged with DUI after car crash, police say

A Gainesville police officer have been arrested and charged with a DUI after a car crash while off duty over the weekend. After his arrest, the department terminated his employment.

Snow Storm causes power outages for thousands across Georgia, roads turn icy

Northeast Georgia experienced heavy snowfall overnight as a potent Winter Storm blew through the state. Officials are urging people not to travel unless it's essential.

Police: Missing 15-year-old Gainesville girl may be in Atlanta area

Officials say 15-year-old Sarah Nelson was last seen wearing all black on Dec. 30 and may be around Atlanta or the south metro Atlanta area.

Deputies stop traffic to arrest suspect in Gainesville man's murder

The sheriff's office said deputies stopped and arrested 26-year-old Gainesville resident Steve Joe Andrade in traffic near White Sulphur Road.

Police search for missing Gainesville High School student

Vanessa Ashley, who also goes by Sid or Sidney, was last seen around 8 p.m. Friday in the Longwood Park area, the Gainesville Police Department said.

Five men sentenced for setting fire to Gainesville police vehicle

Five Georgia men who used a peaceful protest against the death of George Floyd as cover to set fire to a specific officer’s marked police car using a flare gun were sentenced this week.

Freezer maker hit for tossing evidence in suit over deaths

Gwinnett County State Court Judge Emily Brantley on Friday ordered sanctions against Messer, the company that made the freezer equipment that released a cloud of nitrogen gas in a deadly Jan. 28 incident in Gainesville.

Gainesville man accused of shooting woman with pellet gun

Deputies said 45-year-old Tony Joseph Savage allegedly shot a 53-year-old woman in the abdomen during a domestic dispute. Officials said the victim sustained serious injuries.

Woman charged with murdering man during fight in Gainesville apartment

A 34-year-old Gainesville woman is in custody charged with felony murder after police say she shot and killed a man during an altercation at an apartment.

Diving team finds hidden treasures lurking in Lake Lanier's dangerous waters

Every day during the summer, the two Georgia men dive into Lake Lanier's darkest and most dangerous parts to recover things lost in the lake. They've found sunglasses, rings, car keys, and even pick-up trucks.

Gainesville man charged with 2 counts of sexually exploiting a minor

Investigators say they found at least 10 images and 10 videos of children being sexually abused on the Gainesville man's phone.

Fines appealed after nitrogen kills 6 at Georgia plant

Three of four companies are appealing federal workplace safety fines following a January liquid nitrogen leak that killed six workers at a Georgia poultry processing plant.