Diving team finds hidden treasures lurking in Lake Lanier's dangerous waters

Every day during the summer, the two Georgia men dive into Lake Lanier's darkest and most dangerous parts to recover things lost in the lake. They've found sunglasses, rings, car keys, and even pick-up trucks.

TikTok challenge has teachers on edge

Latest TikTok challenge that encourages students to slap a teacher has teachers on edge and school administrators issuing warnings that there will be severe consequences.

Husband and wife arrested for toddler's murder

Deputies said Gainesville residents 31-year-old Juan Martinez and 32-year-old Nancy Martinez caused a traumatic brain injury that ultimately led to the death of two-year-old Valeria Jordon Garfias. Investigators said Juan and Nancy Martinez were watching Valeria while her parents worked.

Gainesville man charged with 2 counts of sexually exploiting a minor

Investigators say they found at least 10 images and 10 videos of children being sexually abused on the Gainesville man's phone.

Deputies arrest suspect in Hall County pedestrian robbery

Hall County deputies say the suspect followed a pedestrian in his car and then robbed his victim by pretending to have a gun.

Examiners ID body found in Lake Lanier

Deputies said examiners identified the body of 42-year-old Duluth resident Nermin Rustempasic.

Man arrested for girlfriend's murder after spending days in ICU

The Oakwood Police Department arrested Emmanuel Kevin Harris on Friday in the death of Jordan Gooch, who police said was his girlfriend, on Sept. 15. Police discovered he was seriously injured during a car wreck and was unable to speak to investigators while intubated.

Two New York men arrested for attempting to scam elderly Georgia couple

Brandon A. Massey, 23, of Springfield Gardens, New York, was charged with exploitation of an elder person, fleeing/attempting to elude a police officer, obstruction of an officer, and reckless driving and Jamal Clifford Davis, 28, of Queens Village, New York, was charged with exploitation of an elder person.

No ID on body found in Lake Lanier, deputies say

Authorities are trying to identify the body of a man found floating in Lake Lanier on Tuesday.

Oakwood police searching for person of interest in woman's homicide

The body of the 27-year-old woman was found by her sister in her Oakwood home. Police determined it was a homicide after seeing the injuries to her chest.

Hall County middle schooler struck by car while waiting for bus, district says

The Hall County School District said in a statement that a West Hall Middle School student was struck by a car while waiting for the bus Friday.

Delta variant surge taking mental, physical toll on hospital staff

The COVID-19 delta variant is more aggressive, more transmissible and health experts say, as numbers continue to climb at an alarming rate.

Fines appealed after nitrogen kills 6 at Georgia plant

Three of four companies are appealing federal workplace safety fines following a January liquid nitrogen leak that killed six workers at a Georgia poultry processing plant.

Missing Hall County teen found, officials say

Brannon Lee Scroggy was found safe, according to the Hall County Sheriff's Office.

Hall County school resource officer loses month-long battle with COVID-19

Deputy Chris Bachelor, 42, passed away at Northeast Georgia Medical Center around 5:31 a.m. after nearly a month of battling the disease, according to the Hall County Sheriff’s Office.

Sheriff: Hall County man charged in hit-and-run that hospitalized baby girl

A 5-month-old girl had to be airlifted to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta after she was ejected during a hit-and-run crash. The next day, the driver tried to report the car he was driving as stolen.