Jessica Motes trial: Judge sets timeline in child murder case

A Hall County judge on Friday set a new timeline for a death penalty case against a woman accused of killing a 4-year-old girl, even as a critical autopsy report remains unfinished.

Update: Hall County death penalty trial for Jessica Motes continued

Jury selection is scheduled to begin Monday morning in the murder trial of a woman accused of killing a 4-year-old child in Hall County.

Gainesville man faces 400+ child exploitation charges

A Gainesville man faces 400 new felony charges related to child sexual exploitation as part of an ongoing investigation, according to Hall County officials.

Former Lanier Christian coach Joel Lulinski faces new charge

A former Hall County private school coach faces an additional felony charge after investigators searched his phone.

Hall County coach accused of filming under students' clothing

A Lanier Christian Academy football coach and teacher is in custody after being accused of filming under students' clothing.

Motorcyclist killed in Hall County, driver charged

A motorcyclist was killed in a crash Tuesday morning at a busy Hall County intersection, and the driver of a pickup truck is now facing charges.

Talking Rock man dies after Lake Lanier fishing accident

A 75-year-old Talking Rock man died Friday after falling from his boat during a morning fishing trip on Lake Lanier.

Gainesville officer shot, suspect dead after shootout Thursday night

A Gainesville police officer was shot while responding to a 911 call, but survived after protective gear helped stop the bullet.

Interim Hall County Sheriff appointed after Gerald Couch placed on leave

Major Chris Matthews has been appointed interim Hall County Sheriff following the DUI arrest and 60-day suspension of Sheriff Gerald Couch.

Gov. Kemp suspends Hall County sheriff accused of DUI

Gov. Brian Kemp suspended a Georgia sheriff on Tuesday after he was allegedly caught driving drunk last month.

Funeral announced for Hall County teacher killed in deadly prank

A funeral service is scheduled this weekend for Jason Hughes, a North Hall High School teacher who died after a prank gone wrong.

Student vows to honor former Georgia teacher after fatal prank

As a community mourns the death of Jason Hughes, the 18-year-old accused in his death has pledged to live the rest of his life in memory of his former teacher, according to a statement released by his family.

Family wants charges dropped in Hall County teacher prank death

The family of North Hall High School teacher Jason Hughes says he was excited to “catch" students involved in a prank and slipped in the rain before being struck by a vehicle.

Community mourns Hall County teacher killed after prank

The Gainesville community is mourning the loss of a beloved North Hall High School coach and teacher after a "rolling" prank led to his tragic death on Friday night.

Hall County teacher dies during prank; Teens charged

A Hall County teacher has died and five teens are in custody after a "rolling" prank ended in a fatal accident on North Gate Drive.