Gainesville officer shot, suspect dead after shootout Thursday night
A Gainesville police officer was shot while responding to a 911 call, but survived after protective gear helped stop the bullet.
A Gainesville police officer was shot while responding to a 911 call, but survived after protective gear helped stop the bullet.
Interim Hall County Sheriff appointed after Gerald Couch placed on leave
Major Chris Matthews has been appointed interim Hall County Sheriff following the DUI arrest and 60-day suspension of Sheriff Gerald Couch.
Major Chris Matthews has been appointed interim Hall County Sheriff following the DUI arrest and 60-day suspension of Sheriff Gerald Couch.
Gov. Kemp suspends Hall County sheriff accused of DUI
Gov. Brian Kemp suspended a Georgia sheriff on Tuesday after he was allegedly caught driving drunk last month.
Gov. Brian Kemp suspended a Georgia sheriff on Tuesday after he was allegedly caught driving drunk last month.
'A tragic accident': DA dismisses charges in Jason Hughes death at family's request
The Hall County District Attorney dropped all charges against five teenagers involved in the death of North Hall High School teacher Jason Hughes.
The Hall County District Attorney dropped all charges against five teenagers involved in the death of North Hall High School teacher Jason Hughes.
Funeral announced for Hall County teacher killed in deadly prank
A funeral service is scheduled this weekend for Jason Hughes, a North Hall High School teacher who died after a prank gone wrong.
A funeral service is scheduled this weekend for Jason Hughes, a North Hall High School teacher who died after a prank gone wrong.
Student vows to honor former Georgia teacher after fatal prank
As a community mourns the death of Jason Hughes, the 18-year-old accused in his death has pledged to live the rest of his life in memory of his former teacher, according to a statement released by his family.
As a community mourns the death of Jason Hughes, the 18-year-old accused in his death has pledged to live the rest of his life in memory of his former teacher, according to a statement released by his family.
Family wants charges dropped in Hall County teacher prank death
The family of North Hall High School teacher Jason Hughes says he was excited to “catch" students involved in a prank and slipped in the rain before being struck by a vehicle.
The family of North Hall High School teacher Jason Hughes says he was excited to “catch" students involved in a prank and slipped in the rain before being struck by a vehicle.
Community mourns Hall County teacher killed after prank
The Gainesville community is mourning the loss of a beloved North Hall High School coach and teacher after a "rolling" prank led to his tragic death on Friday night.
The Gainesville community is mourning the loss of a beloved North Hall High School coach and teacher after a "rolling" prank led to his tragic death on Friday night.
Hall County teacher dies during prank; Teens charged
A Hall County teacher has died and five teens are in custody after a "rolling" prank ended in a fatal accident on North Gate Drive.
A Hall County teacher has died and five teens are in custody after a "rolling" prank ended in a fatal accident on North Gate Drive.
Investigation into Hall County sheriff ordered by Gov. Kemp after DUI arrest
Hall County’s chief deputy says the sheriff’s office is operating normally after Sheriff Gerald Couch’s DUI arrest.
Hall County’s chief deputy says the sheriff’s office is operating normally after Sheriff Gerald Couch’s DUI arrest.
16 charged with RICO violation in North Georgia drug investigation
A months-long racketeering investigation dubbed Operation Silent Hand culminated Wednesday as authorities executed nine search warrants across North Georgia, resulting in 16 arrests and the seizure of dozens of kilograms of illegal drugs.
A months-long racketeering investigation dubbed Operation Silent Hand culminated Wednesday as authorities executed nine search warrants across North Georgia, resulting in 16 arrests and the seizure of dozens of kilograms of illegal drugs.
Prosecutors seek death penalty for Hall County woman accused of killing child
A Hall County woman faces the death penalty after being accused of killing a child and trying to conceal the body, according to court records.
A Hall County woman faces the death penalty after being accused of killing a child and trying to conceal the body, according to court records.
Triple the limit: New details in Hall Sheriff Gerald Couch's DUI arrest
New details are emerging after Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch was allegedly caught serving "all over the roadway" with a blood alcohol level nearly three times the legal limit last week in a county-issued SUV.
New details are emerging after Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch was allegedly caught serving "all over the roadway" with a blood alcohol level nearly three times the legal limit last week in a county-issued SUV.
Fire, fish guts, and fleeing: Atlanta man charged in targeted Hall County attacks
A 19-year-old Atlanta man has been accused of setting fire to the porch of a home inside the Reunion Country Club in Hall County last week.
A 19-year-old Atlanta man has been accused of setting fire to the porch of a home inside the Reunion Country Club in Hall County last week.
Parents charged after 8-year-old Hall County boy brings gun to school
Two Gainesville parents are facing charges after investigators say their 8-year-old son brought a handgun to Myers Elementary School last week.
Two Gainesville parents are facing charges after investigators say their 8-year-old son brought a handgun to Myers Elementary School last week.
Georgia’s school weapon detector bill faces funding backlash
Georgia passed a bill requiring weapon detectors in all public schools, a first-of-its-kind mandate in the United States.
Georgia passed a bill requiring weapon detectors in all public schools, a first-of-its-kind mandate in the United States.
Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch arrested for DUI in county-issued SUV
Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch was arrested Friday for DUI, failure to maintain lane, and open container violations.
Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch was arrested Friday for DUI, failure to maintain lane, and open container violations.
Man dies after being struck by train in Hall County
A man died in Lula on Thursday afternoon when he was struck by a Norfolk Southern Railway train.
A man died in Lula on Thursday afternoon when he was struck by a Norfolk Southern Railway train.
8-year-old brings gun to Hall County school, sheriff says
The Hall County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after an 8-year-old student brought a handgun to Myers Elementary School on Thursday morning.
The Hall County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after an 8-year-old student brought a handgun to Myers Elementary School on Thursday morning.
DHS purchases Oakwood warehouse for $68M to be used for ICE facility
DHS has purchased a warehouse in Oakwood for more than $68 million to be used to house those in ICE custody.
DHS has purchased a warehouse in Oakwood for more than $68 million to be used to house those in ICE custody.