The dangers of swimming in Lake Lanier

Georgia Department of Natural Resources officials say 23-year-old Edgar Steven Cruz Martinez became the seventh person to drown in Lake Lanier.

Gwinnett County officers help find missing 97-year-old Hall County man

The Gwinnett County Police Department says its technology helped make sure a 97-year-old man reported missing in Hall County was reunited his family safely.

Man caught on camera stealing jar of money from farm store

A man dressed in a pink shirt and purple pants walked into a local farm store and walked out with a money jar.

Downtown Gainesville is home to a unique interplanetary adventure

Thanks to the city of Gainesville, you can explore the entire solar system — from the sun to Pluto — without ever spending a dime.

27-year-old man's body recovered from Lake Lanier days after disappearance

Game wardens located and recovered the body of Leonardo Martinez of Buford at approximately 9:30 a.m. Aug. 3, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.

Gainesville babysitter arrested for almost killing 1-year-old, police say

A babysitter in Gainesville has been charged with felony assault after a child in her care was hurt and nearly killed, according to Gainesville Police Department.

Toddler bitten by rabid raccoon in Dacula

Health officials emphasize that rabies can be transmitted to humans and pets through bites or scratches from wild animals, including foxes and raccoons.

Lake Lanier deaths: 2 men drown after deadly weekend at Georgia lake

In less than a week, two men have drowned and one man was reportedly electrocuted in separate events while swimming in Lake Lanier.

New Gainesville venue serves up cool live music and hot barbecue

Gainesville booming downtown district just got a new concert venue and barbecue restaurant -- both under the same roof.