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.
Teen testifies against other defendants in Hall deputy's 2019 murder
Bryan Cruz, one of the teens charged in the 2019 murder of a Hall County Sheriff's deputy testified against his friends, stating that he hid in someone's shed when the gunshots rang out.
Child porn investigation leads to teen's arrest in Hall County
Law enforcement accused 17-year-old Reynaldo David Pablo-Lopez, a Gainesville resident, of sending images and videos of child sexual abuse through social media.
Georgia man charged with 200 new criminal counts in child porn investigation
Deputies in Hall County have charged a Gainesville man with hundreds of criminal counts connected to an investigation into alleged child pornography.
Holiday Marina fire was accidental, officials say
The Hall County Fire Marshal's Office has not determined the exact cause of a blaze that damaged 11 water vessels at Holiday Marina last week but says it was an accident.
Hall County woman fights for All-Star Game resale tickets refund
When the MLB moved the All-Star Game away from Atlanta, the Braves immediately issued refunds, but one Hall County woman says she’s still trying to get her money back from a third-party site.
Flowery Branch man charged with possessing, distributing child porn
Police charged the Flowery Branch man with possession and distribution of child pornography and say other charges could follow.
Lifeguards, first responders honored for saving Hall County man's life
A special ceremony was held in Hall County Thursday for the lifeguards and first responders who helped save the life of a man who had a heart attack at the Frances Meadows Aquatic Center last month.
Officials: 11 watercraft damaged by fire at Holiday Marina
At least four boats and two personal watercraft were damaged in a marina fire in Hall County late Tuesday evening,
2 adults, 1 child killed in wrong-way crash in Hall County
Three people, including an 8-year-old, were killed in a head-on crash in Hall County early Sunday morning.
Search continues for man who went missing in Lake Lanier
Crews say the man left his inflatable raft to go retrieve an oar, went under the water, and never came back up.
Hall County deputies say missing children, father located safe
The Hall County Sheriff's Office said Chance Burks, 6, and McKenzie Burks, 2, were last seen with their father Sean Alan Burks.
Hall, Dawson counties offer unique incentive for some offenders
Some offenders in Hall and Dawson counties have a chance to knock some hours off their community service by getting a COVID-19 vaccine.
Deputies: Gainesville man left home, now missing for nearly a week
The Hall County Sheriff's Office said Renaldo Dozier, 49, left his home on Cleveland Highway on May 13 and has not been seen since.
Teens on boat that exploded on Lake Lanier have long road to recovery
Two teenagers who were on a boat that exploded on Lake Lanier on Mothers’ Day continue to recover from their burns, according to a close family friend.
Authorities arrest Gainesville man wanted for rape, child molestation
Selvin Arnulfo Hernandez-Bonilla was arrested for two counts of rape, one count of aggravated child molestation, and three counts of child molestation.
Missing woman last seen in Cherokee County area, officials say
The Hall County Sheriff's Department said missing Mary Nicole Shoemake was last seen picking up a prescription at a Walmart on Sunday in Cherokee County.
6 injured, 3 hospitalized after boat explosion on Lake Lanier
First responders also transported individuals who suffered injuries that were described as minor, officials say.
Body of 23-year-old boater recovered from Lake Lanier
Officials said the body of a 23-year-old boater was recovered Sunday afternoon from Lake Lanier.
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.