Hall County drug bust nets over $120K in narcotics, firearms

A year-long investigation by the Hall County Sheriff’s Office ended this week with the arrest of two people and the seizure of more than $120,000 worth of illegal narcotics, including more than three pounds of methamphetamine. The operation took place in eastern Hall County. 

19-year-old charged with deadly shooting of teen at Gainesville apartments

Police say the man lured his 16-year-old victim to a Gainesville apartment complex and shot the teen in the head. He's now facing multiple murder charges.

73-year-old Gainesville man dies after falling into Lake Lanier

A 73-year-old man is dead after falling into Lake Lanier while fishing on May 29, according to Georgia Department of Natural Resources.

Pedestrian hit by train in Hall County

A pedestrian was taken to the hospital after deputies say they were hit by a train near Industrial Boulevard in Gainesville.

Parents suing over Gainesville HS baseball player's death after batting cage accident

Seventeen-year-old Jeremy Medina was in a coma for more than three weeks after he was hit in the head with bat during a "freak accident" at baseball practice. His family is now suing his school and coaches.

Police searching for gunman in deadly shooting of 16-year-old at Gainesville apartments

Do you recognize this man? Police have released a sketch of a possible murder suspect accused of shooting a 16-year-old boy in the head over the weekend in Gainesville.

16-year-old shot in head at Gainesville apartment complex

A Gwinnett County teenager is in critical condition after being shot in the head at a Gainesville apartment complex. Police believe the 16-year-old traveled there to partake in some sort of criminal activity.

Hall County man wanted on charges of rape, child molestation

Have you seen this man? Hall County deputies say they arrest warrants out for 31-year-old Andreas Alonzo Perez on charges of child molestation and rape.

Burn pile spreads fire to Hall County barn

Hall County fire officials have identified the cause of a major barn fire on Bennett Road.

Drugs, guns found during drug investigation in Hall, White counties; 2 men arrested

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has apprehended two individuals, Travis Sims, 49, of Gainesville, and Derrance Damon, 43, of Cleveland, as part of a joint drug investigation involving multiple law enforcement agencies.

Romanian organized crime group suspected of stealing cellphones in Georgia

The Oakwood Police Department has uncovered a series of attempted cellphone thefts linked to an organized crime group operating across the state of Georgia and potentially beyond.

Motorcyclist jumps into Lake Lanier to avoid capture, arrested on drug charges

A motorcyclist riding without a helmet attempted to escape law enforcement on March 20 by jumping into a lake and swimming away, according to Hall County Sheriff's Office.

Flowery Branch woman accused of stealing from Christian nonprofit for special needs adults

A Flowery Branch woman has been accused of stealing thousands of dollars from a nonprofit Christian organization that serves adults with special needs. Gainesville police said the woman used to be an employee there.

Hall County deputies sent to high school for peace of mind after threats made

The Hall County Sheriff's Office says it placed additional deputies at Cherokee Bluff High School in Flowery Branch on Thursday because of rumored threats on social media.

Hall County deputy has close encounter with alligator at local pond

A Hall County Sheriff's Office deputy had a close encounter of the chomping kind on Wednesday morning during a training exercise near a pond off Allen Creek Road.