Pro Wake Tour splashes into Lake Lanier this weekend
Top athletes from around the world will splash into Lake Lanier this weekend for the 2021 Pro Wakeboard and Wakesurf Tour, happening Saturday in Gainesville.
Top athletes from around the world will splash into Lake Lanier this weekend for the 2021 Pro Wakeboard and Wakesurf Tour, happening Saturday in Gainesville.
SC man wanted for robbing two Georgia banks arrested in Tennessee
Sidney Alan McCollum, 42, of Pickens County, South Carolina, was arrested in Chattanooga, Tennessee the Gainesville Police Department said Sunday. Investigators said McCollum is responsible for robbing a bank in Gainesville and Toccoa.
Sidney Alan McCollum, 42, of Pickens County, South Carolina, was arrested in Chattanooga, Tennessee the Gainesville Police Department said Sunday. Investigators said McCollum is responsible for robbing a bank in Gainesville and Toccoa.
South Carolina man wanted for robbing two Georgia banks this week, police say
A multijurisdictional manhunt is underway for a bank robber from South Carolina who has hit at least two banks in two Georgia counties within 72 hours, investigators said.
A multijurisdictional manhunt is underway for a bank robber from South Carolina who has hit at least two banks in two Georgia counties within 72 hours, investigators said.
Metro Atlanta mom honors daughter through ambitious swim tour
This year's local Swim Across America event is coming up soon -- which means local mom Vicki Bunke and Team Amazing Grace are training harder than ever.
This year's local Swim Across America event is coming up soon -- which means local mom Vicki Bunke and Team Amazing Grace are training harder than ever.
$1M in fines after nitrogen kills 6 at Georgia poultry plant
Federal workplace safety officials are proposing nearly $1 million in fines against four companies following a January liquid nitrogen leak that killed six workers at a Georgia poultry processing plant.
Federal workplace safety officials are proposing nearly $1 million in fines against four companies following a January liquid nitrogen leak that killed six workers at a Georgia poultry processing plant.
Gainesville firefighter killed in boating accident on Georgia lake
Chandler Patterson was killed in a boating accident while having time off with his family and friends over the weekend. The Gainesville firefighter and EMT was just 27 years old.
Chandler Patterson was killed in a boating accident while having time off with his family and friends over the weekend. The Gainesville firefighter and EMT was just 27 years old.
Gainesville man charged in child pornography investigation
Police arrested the Gainesville man and charged him with over a dozen counts of crimes related to child pornography.
Police arrested the Gainesville man and charged him with over a dozen counts of crimes related to child pornography.
Arrest made in murder of 26-year-old Gainesville resident
Police said they have made an arrest in the death of a 26-year-old resident found at a Gainesville apartment complex parking lot at the end of last month.
Police said they have made an arrest in the death of a 26-year-old resident found at a Gainesville apartment complex parking lot at the end of last month.
Police investigating homicide at Gainesville apartment complex
Gainesville police are investigating a homicide at an apartment complex early Tuesday morning.
Gainesville police are investigating a homicide at an apartment complex early Tuesday morning.
Man arrested after exposing himself to underage store clerk, officials say
Deputies in Hall County arrested a man accused of exposing himself to a store clerk in Gainesville.
Deputies in Hall County arrested a man accused of exposing himself to a store clerk in Gainesville.
Gainesville teen faces aggravated assault, drug possession and aggravated child molestation charges
A 19-year-old Gainesville man was arrested on Wednesday on multiple felonies that investigators uncovered after a shooting.
A 19-year-old Gainesville man was arrested on Wednesday on multiple felonies that investigators uncovered after a shooting.
2 Hall County inmates recovering from overdoses, officials say
Authorities in Hall County said two inmates are recovering at a Gainesville hospital after suspected drug overdoses in jail.
Authorities in Hall County said two inmates are recovering at a Gainesville hospital after suspected drug overdoses in jail.
Company's initiative supports Georgia businesses, dedicated employees
One company tied to the travel industry that was hit hard by the pandemic is trying to support small businesses and employees falling on hard times.
One company tied to the travel industry that was hit hard by the pandemic is trying to support small businesses and employees falling on hard times.
Authorities in Hall County arrest man on child porn charges
The Hall County Sheriff's Office said a child pornography investigation led to charges and the arrest of a Gainesville man on Tuesday.
The Hall County Sheriff's Office said a child pornography investigation led to charges and the arrest of a Gainesville man on Tuesday.
Auto hauler maker Cottrell to build $125M factory in Georgia
A Georgia manufacturer of auto-hauling trailers says it will invest $125 million to build a new factory.
A Georgia manufacturer of auto-hauling trailers says it will invest $125 million to build a new factory.
Officials release new details on events leading up to deadly Gainesville plant leak
The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board released new information Sunday detailing some events leading up to the deadly Gainesville plant leak.
The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board released new information Sunday detailing some events leading up to the deadly Gainesville plant leak.
Advocates: Workers here illegally may shy from investigators
Immigrant advocates say they fear workers at a Georgia poultry plant where a liquid nitrogen leak killed six people may not come forward to federal investigators for fear of arrest and deportation.
Immigrant advocates say they fear workers at a Georgia poultry plant where a liquid nitrogen leak killed six people may not come forward to federal investigators for fear of arrest and deportation.
2 more workers released from hospital after chemical leak at Gainesville food processing plant
Two workers who were hospitalized following a chemical leak at a food processing plant Thursday in Gainesville have been released and a third has been upgraded from critical condition to fair, according to federal officials.
Two workers who were hospitalized following a chemical leak at a food processing plant Thursday in Gainesville have been released and a third has been upgraded from critical condition to fair, according to federal officials.
Investigations begins after 6 killed by chemical leak at Gainesville food processing plant
Authorities have identified the six people killed in a chemical leak at a Gainesville food processing plant Thursday morning as new details emerge and stories of the harrowing experience.
Authorities have identified the six people killed in a chemical leak at a Gainesville food processing plant Thursday morning as new details emerge and stories of the harrowing experience.
6 killed in chemical leak at Gainesville food processing plant identified
At least six people were killed and dozens more were being evaluated following a chemical leak at a Gainesville food processing plant Thursday morning, officials said. Four firefighters were among those taken to the hospital, but thankfully all are expected to be okay. One was being held overnight for observation.
At least six people were killed and dozens more were being evaluated following a chemical leak at a Gainesville food processing plant Thursday morning, officials said. Four firefighters were among those taken to the hospital, but thankfully all are expected to be okay. One was being held overnight for observation.