Cedartown man sentenced to 35 years in Heard County killing
Brody Nichols was sentenced to 35 years for voluntary manslaughter and cruelty to children after shooting Hunter Barrows 12 times in front of Barrows' daughter.
Brody Nichols was sentenced to 35 years for voluntary manslaughter and cruelty to children after shooting Hunter Barrows 12 times in front of Barrows' daughter.
Metro Atlanta area bracing for potentially severe weather this afternoon
Residents in metro Atlanta are bracing for potentially severe weather this afternoon, with heavy rain, damaging winds, and a low chance of tornadoes expected to impact the area.
Residents in metro Atlanta are bracing for potentially severe weather this afternoon, with heavy rain, damaging winds, and a low chance of tornadoes expected to impact the area.
Missing boater on Chattahoochee River in Heard County found
Crews are searching for a boater who went missing while on the Chattahoochee River in Heard County on Tuesday night.
Crews are searching for a boater who went missing while on the Chattahoochee River in Heard County on Tuesday night.
More than 200 indictments in 'horrific case of animal abuse' in Heard County
A total of 214 counts were returned for the former owner and two others of the now-defunct Dogs Rock Rescue.
A total of 214 counts were returned for the former owner and two others of the now-defunct Dogs Rock Rescue.
Urgent need of donations to help give 300 bikes to Georgia children for Christmas
An effort to provide bicycles for needy kids this Christmas finds itself in need of donations.
An effort to provide bicycles for needy kids this Christmas finds itself in need of donations.
Heard County municipal election results 2023
Here are the results in the municipal elections in Heard County.
Here are the results in the municipal elections in Heard County.
Man struck by lightning in Heard County, firefighters say
Officials say a lightning strike injured a person in Heard County.
Officials say a lightning strike injured a person in Heard County.
Heard County High School senior football player killed during trip to Alabama
A Heard County High School Football senior starting linebacker has died after a trip to Alabama with some of his teammates on Monday.
A Heard County High School Football senior starting linebacker has died after a trip to Alabama with some of his teammates on Monday.
Dash cam video: Teen suspect shoots at Carroll County deputy during high-speed chase
Dash camera video captured a dangerous exchange between a Carroll County deputy and a teenage suspect accused of firing at him during a high-speed chase on Highway 27.
Dash camera video captured a dangerous exchange between a Carroll County deputy and a teenage suspect accused of firing at him during a high-speed chase on Highway 27.
Sheriff: Missing Heard County teen found, reunited with family
The Heard County Sheriff's Office says that 16-year-old Sara Mae Pike has been found safely and is reunited with her family.
The Heard County Sheriff's Office says that 16-year-old Sara Mae Pike has been found safely and is reunited with her family.
EF1 tornado touched down in Heard County, surveyors say
The National Weather Service said a EF1 tornado touched down in Heard County early Wednesday morning.
The National Weather Service said a EF1 tornado touched down in Heard County early Wednesday morning.
Officials to determine whether tornado touched down in Heard County
“You can definitely tell that a tornado came through here,” resident Jaden Williamson told FOX 5.
“You can definitely tell that a tornado came through here,” resident Jaden Williamson told FOX 5.
Sheriff: Heard County teen girl missing
Sara Mae Pike was reportedly last seen in the Heard County area of Dowdy Road.
Sara Mae Pike was reportedly last seen in the Heard County area of Dowdy Road.
Trail of wrappers leads to burglary suspect, exposes theft ring, investigators say
The plans of a Coweta County theft ring were undone by one member's sweet tooth and an incriminating trail of candy wrappers, investigators say.
The plans of a Coweta County theft ring were undone by one member's sweet tooth and an incriminating trail of candy wrappers, investigators say.
Sheriff’s office asks for help to donate 250 new bikes to Toys For Tots
Some metro Atlanta first responders are asking for help to ensure hundreds of children get a new bike this Christmas.
Some metro Atlanta first responders are asking for help to ensure hundreds of children get a new bike this Christmas.
Mother marks grim anniversary with other 'Missing or Murdered Moms'
The mother of Natalie Jones shared the painful anniversary with the families of other Georgia moms who are either missing or murdered.
The mother of Natalie Jones shared the painful anniversary with the families of other Georgia moms who are either missing or murdered.
Second woman arrested in 'horrific case of animal abuse', volunteers needed
A second arrest has been made in what authorities are calling a ‘horrific case of animal abuse’ in Heard County.
A second arrest has been made in what authorities are calling a ‘horrific case of animal abuse’ in Heard County.
Dogs found living in deplorable conditions at Georgia animal rescue, deputies say
Investigators said more than 200 dogs were found on property belonging to Wendy Brewer and Dogs Rock Rescue. Brewer was booked into the Heard County jail on felony animal cruelty charges.
Investigators said more than 200 dogs were found on property belonging to Wendy Brewer and Dogs Rock Rescue. Brewer was booked into the Heard County jail on felony animal cruelty charges.
Heard County sheriff says deputy crashed, charged with DUI shortly after shift ended
David Fischer wrecked in his patrol car on Monday afternoon in Coweta County, troopers say.
David Fischer wrecked in his patrol car on Monday afternoon in Coweta County, troopers say.
Coweta County gun range triple murder: 21-year-old man arrested
Jacob Christian Muse, 21, of College Park, was charged with three counts of malice murder, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation said.
Jacob Christian Muse, 21, of College Park, was charged with three counts of malice murder, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation said.