Woman killed in massive fire at Jackson County home, 2 men rushed to hospital
One person is dead and two others have been rushed to the hospital after a massive fire at a Jackson County home.
Jackson County middle school student charged with terroristic threats
The West Jackson Middle School student is charged with terroristic threats and disruption of a public school. He's the second student in Jackson County arrested on these charges this year.
Jackson County mourning death of deputy from health issues
Deputy Derrell Mohorn died on Wednesday from health issues at Piedmont Athens Regional, officials said.
East Jackson High School student arrested for making terroristic threats
The Jackson County Sheriff's Office has had it with students making threats. An East Jackson High School student was just arrested for it on Wednesday.
Jackson County man arrested for possession of child sexual abuse material
A Jackson County man has been arrested following an investigation into online child exploitation, authorities announced.
Jefferson High wrestler partially paralyzed in freak accident, team wins state title in his honor
A Jefferson High School wrestler is still recovering after a freak accident during a match left him partially paralyzed.
‘Freak accident’ breaks neck of high school wrestler during state championship
Jefferson High School senior wrestler Dominic Haines suffered a broken neck during a Class 3A quarterfinal match at the state championship in Macon.
Minor arrested for school threat toward Jackson County middle school, deputies say
A young person is facing a felony charge after officials say they made a threat targeting a Jackson County middle school.
Former Athens-Clarke County police officer arrested for sexual exploitation of children
Amber Nicole Ferguson, 33, of Commerce, has been arrested and charged with two counts of Sexual Exploitation of Children.
Authorities intensify search for missing Georgia man believed to be in South Carolina
Authorities are searching for a Georgia man reported missing earlier this month and believed to be possibly traveling in South Carolina.
Destroyed recycling center settles with SK Battery for $31M, then blasts the company
A Banks County recycling center destroyed by fire last year has settled its lawsuit against SK Battery for $31 million, but is now blasting the Korean-owned company over its fire-prone scrap lithium-ion batteries. Metro Site accused the EV battery maker of withholding evidence during the lawsuit, and producing excess scrap batteries that caused dozens of internal fires at the sprawling plant off I-85 in Commerce.
Sheriff: No evidence schools were notified about Colt Gray
An investigation uncovered no evidence local schools were notified about Colt Gray, the suspected Apalachee High School shooter, after an FBI tip.
Mason Schermerhorn laid to rest after Apalachee High School shooting: 'Sweetest, kindest soul'
Mason Schermerhorn, a 14-year-old boy tragically killed during the Apalachee High School mass shooting on September 4, has been laid to rest.
Commerce man arrested for killing 19-year-old woman, GBI says
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has arrested a 23-year-old Commerce man in connection with the death of a local woman earlier this month.
Video: Accused Apalachee High School shooter, father questioned by Jackson County deputies
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office released bodycam footage of an interview from last year with accused shooter Colt Gray and his father, Colin Gray.
Second Jackson County 12-year-old arrested for making threat at school: Sheriff
Yet another Georgia student has been arrested for allegedly making a threat at school in the days after the deadly shooting at Apalachee High School.
Georgia schools face threats, student arrests after Apalachee shooting
At least 11 students across Georgia have been arrested for making threats on social media toward schools or bringing weapons to class in the days after the deadly shooting at Apalachee High School.
Man shot during fight near Jackson County shopping center, sheriff says
Deputies in Jackson County are searching for a gunman after a shooting in Braselton on Monday night.
Ex-Jackson County jailer charged with aggravated assault
A former Jackson County jailer is now in custody at the same place he used to work after the GBI charged him with aggravated assault and battery.
Tractor trailer crash involving explosives shuts down all lanes on I-85 NB in Jackson County
A crashed tractor trailer on Interstate 85 NB reportedly shut down traffic in one direction Monday afternoon. Officials told FOX 5 the crash involved explosive materials.