Flowery Branch woman accused of stealing from Christian nonprofit for special needs adults

A Flowery Branch woman has been accused of stealing thousands of dollars from a nonprofit Christian organization that serves adults with special needs. Gainesville police said the woman used to be an employee there.

Hall County deputies sent to high school for peace of mind after threats made

The Hall County Sheriff's Office says it placed additional deputies at Cherokee Bluff High School in Flowery Branch on Thursday because of rumored threats on social media.

Hall County deputy has close encounter with alligator at local pond

A Hall County Sheriff's Office deputy had a close encounter of the chomping kind on Wednesday morning during a training exercise near a pond off Allen Creek Road.

16 huskies rescued from 'deplorable conditions' in Hall County

Hall County officials say more than a dozen huskies were rescued on Feb. 28 from what they called "deplorable conditions" at a home on Reece Circle of A.L. Mangum Road in Talmo.

Man arrested for murder at Gainesville Motel 6

A man has been arrested for a murder on Jan 19 at Motel 6 in Gainesville, according to the Gainesville Police Department.

3 arrested, 1 on the run after Hall County undercover child sex sting

Three men are in custody and one is on the run as part of a two-day undercover child sex sting in Hall County known as Operation Good Shepherd.

MISSING: Steve Martin in Hall County

Steven Martin, 53, was last seen on Dec. 19, 2023, when he was released from Hall County Jail, according to the Hall County Sheriff's Office.

Man arrested for robbing bank in Gainesville, police say

The Gainesville Police Department is looking for a man they say is responsible for robbing a bank in Gainesville.

Pilot dies in small plane crash at Lake Lanier Islands Resort

One person is dead after a single-engine plane crashed inside Lake Lanier Islands Resort on Thursday afternoon.

62 animals rescued from 'extreme hoarding' situation in Hall County

The Humane Society of Northeast Georgia and Hall County Animal Services recently rescued 52 dogs and cats from an "extreme hoarding and breeding operation" in Flowery Branch.

Gainesville HS baseball player in coma after 'freak accident' has died

The Gainesville High School student-athlete who was accidentally hit in the head by a bat at baseball practice in November has died after being declared brain-dead by is doctors last week.