Gainesville Equality Fest seeks donations amid sponsor drop

Organizers of a Gainesville festival are turning to the community for financial help after a drop in sponsorship support left them with a funding gap.

Man indicted in Georgia counterfeit Social Security card scheme

A 41-year-old undocumented man faces an 18-count federal indictment after allegedly selling counterfeit Social Security cards containing real victims' identities to undercover agents and possessing an illegal firearm, according to federal prosecutors.

Taxi drivers targeted in Gainesville robbery spree

A 24-year-old man faces multiple charges after investigators linked him to a series of taxi robberies at a local apartment complex.

3rd Hall County investigator fired over Flock camera misuse

A third Hall County Sheriff's Office investigator has been fired after an internal audit uncovered alleged unauthorized use of the agency's Flock Safety system.

Hall County Flock audit exposes more unauthorized searches

Three Hall County Sheriff's Office deputies resigned while under active investigation during an ongoing audit of the agency's Flock safety system.

Gainesville man facing 132 child exploitation charges

A Gainesville man already being held without bond in a child sexual abuse case is now facing 132 additional charges after investigators searched electronic devices seized from his home.

Hall County deputy on leave for making harassing phone calls

Hall County Sheriff's Office patrol deputy has been placed on paid administrative leave following his arrest on a misdemeanor charge.

Meth concealed in cucumbers leads to prison sentences in Gainesville

Two men will serve 15 years in federal prison after law enforcement uncovered more than 700 pounds of methamphetamine hidden inside a cucumber shipment outside a Gainesville warehouse, federal officials announced.

2 Hall deputies caught running unauthorized Flock searches

Two Hall County Sheriff's Office deputies lost their jobs after an internal audit revealed misuse of the agency's Flock Safety System.

4 arrested in Hall County child predator operation

Four North Georgia men face felony charges after an undercover online predator operation in south Hall County over the weekend, according to law enforcement officials.

Group continues gathering signatures for Hall sheriff recall

A group of Hall County residents are continuing to gather signatures in an effort to recall Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch following his DUI arrest.

Video shows failed car theft at Hall County dealership

Hall County investigators are looking for a man who attempted to steal a car from Exotic Luxury Autos in Gainesville.

Cirkla opening $5M packaging plant in Hall County

Cirkla will invest over $5 million to open a new molded fiber packaging facility in Gainesville, Georgia.

Retired Gainesville K-9 officer dies days after 11th birthday

The Gainesville Police Department announced the passing of retired K-9 Dax, who died on Wednesday just days after his 11th birthday following seven years of service to the community.

Man faces federal charges after 277 pounds of meth shipped from Mexico

A convicted felon is now facing federal drug trafficking charges after law enforcement seized more than 275 pounds of meth, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.

Details released about bomb threats to North Georgia schools

The Jackson County School System delayed the start of school Friday morning after receiving “computer-generated bomb threats" targeting its campuses overnight.