Retired Gainesville police K9 passes away

Retired Gainesville Police Department K9 Rex passed away this week, according to the Gainesville Police Department.

Hall County school buses equipped with cameras to catch passing drivers

As Hall County students head back to class on Aug. 1, drivers are being warned about a new safety measure designed to protect children boarding and exiting school buses.

Judge Amanda Dean named presiding judge for Northeastern Circuit

Judge Amanda Dean appointed as presiding juvenile court Judge for the Northeastern Judicial Circuit, effective July 15.

Man accused of knocking man out with freezer on Lake Lanier boat slip

Deputies say the Buford man stripped naked and knocked another man out with a deep freezer during a confrontation at Lake Lanier.

Boat explodes on Lake Lanier; 7 people injured

Seven people had to be taken to the hospital with burns after their boat exploded on Lake Lanier, according to the Hall County Sheriff's Office.

7 Lake Lanier parks reopening just in time for 4th of July weekend

Just in time for the holiday weekend, several parks around Lake Lanier that had been closed due to staffing and funding issues are reopening to the public.

Gainesville teen runner honors fallen heroes, one mile at a time

Hall County 15-year-old Andrew Collinson could be spending his summer vacation relaxing. Instead, he's planning a mile-run to show support for the family of fallen South Fulton Capt. Helio Garcia.

3 teens arrested in Gainesville drug raid; 1 wanted for 2024 murder

2 teens were arrested and charged with drug crimes, according to HCSO. 1 teen was arrested for felony murder and aggravated assault after trying to escape, according to deputies.