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.
Have you seen Lynn? Gainesville police look for missing, disabled woman
Have you seen Lynn? Gainesville police are looking for a woman reported missing early Wednesday morning.
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.
16 huskies rescued from 'deplorable conditions' in Hall County
Hall County officials say more than a dozen huskies were rescued on Feb. 28 from what they called "deplorable conditions" at a home on Reece Circle of A.L. Mangum Road in Talmo.
Man arrested in Gainesville for ramming patrol cars, possession of meth
A 39-year-old man was arrested in Gainesville after he rammed two police cars, according to Gainesville Police Department.
Man arrested for arson after Hall County fire on Saturday
One person was taken to the hospital after a house fire Saturday evening in Hall County.
Commerce man arrested for punching, slapping daughter at wrestling event after loss
A man was arrested in Hall County over the weekend after he allegedly punched and slapped his daughter at a sporting event.
Man arrested for murder at Gainesville Motel 6
A man has been arrested for a murder on Jan 19 at Motel 6 in Gainesville, according to the Gainesville Police Department.
Fentanyl dealer in Gainesville sentenced to almost 20 years in federal prison
A fentanyl dealer in Gainesville has been sentenced to nearly 20 years in federal prison, according to U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Buchanan.
3 arrested, 1 on the run after Hall County undercover child sex sting
Three men are in custody and one is on the run as part of a two-day undercover child sex sting in Hall County known as Operation Good Shepherd.
MISSING: Steve Martin in Hall County
Steven Martin, 53, was last seen on Dec. 19, 2023, when he was released from Hall County Jail, according to the Hall County Sheriff's Office.
Man arrested for robbing bank in Gainesville, police say
The Gainesville Police Department is looking for a man they say is responsible for robbing a bank in Gainesville.
Blaze guts Hall County home, leaves family homeless on Christmas morning
A Hall County family has been left homeless after a fire early Christmas morning.
Pilot dies in small plane crash at Lake Lanier Islands Resort
One person is dead after a single-engine plane crashed inside Lake Lanier Islands Resort on Thursday afternoon.
62 animals rescued from 'extreme hoarding' situation in Hall County
The Humane Society of Northeast Georgia and Hall County Animal Services recently rescued 52 dogs and cats from an "extreme hoarding and breeding operation" in Flowery Branch.
Gainesville HS baseball player in coma after 'freak accident' has died
The Gainesville High School student-athlete who was accidentally hit in the head by a bat at baseball practice in November has died after being declared brain-dead by is doctors last week.
Gainesville student critically injured in batting cage accident declared brain dead
Seventeen-year-old Jeremy Medina had been in a coma for weeks after he was struck by a bat during a freak accident at batting practice.
Georgia Ports Authority approves building a $127M rail terminal in Gainesville
The Blue Ridge Connector will link northeast Georgia to the Port of Savannah with 250 miles of rail.