South Carolina man arrested after driving to meet child
Jackson County deputies arrested Jefferson Stanly Piekarski after the South Carolina man allegedly traveled across state lines to meet a child for sexual activities.
Jackson County deputies arrested Jefferson Stanly Piekarski after the South Carolina man allegedly traveled across state lines to meet a child for sexual activities.
Boil water advisory lifted after Jackson County pump failure, officials say
Precautionary boil water advisories across Jackson County and neighboring areas have been lifted after water quality tests confirmed the supply is safe, officials announced Thursday afternoon.
Precautionary boil water advisories across Jackson County and neighboring areas have been lifted after water quality tests confirmed the supply is safe, officials announced Thursday afternoon.
Man faces aggravated child molestation, sodomy charges, authorities say
A 29-year-old Bethlehem man faces multiple felony charges, including aggravated child molestation and aggravated sodomy, following his arrest in Jackson County.
A 29-year-old Bethlehem man faces multiple felony charges, including aggravated child molestation and aggravated sodomy, following his arrest in Jackson County.
Brother and sister face felony charges after Jefferson home invasion
Jefferson police arrested a brother and sister following an early morning home invasion and armed robbery.
Jefferson police arrested a brother and sister following an early morning home invasion and armed robbery.
2 arrested in fatal shooting at Jefferson Subway
Authorities arrested two men following a Tuesday evening shooting at a Subway restaurant off US-129 near Exit 137.
Authorities arrested two men following a Tuesday evening shooting at a Subway restaurant off US-129 near Exit 137.
APS responds after Jefferson schools refute racism allegations after game
Atlanta Public Schools (APS) is standing by its students after Jefferson City Schools announced an internal investigation found no evidence to substantiate claims that racial slurs were directed at Maynard Jackson High School band members.
Atlanta Public Schools (APS) is standing by its students after Jefferson City Schools announced an internal investigation found no evidence to substantiate claims that racial slurs were directed at Maynard Jackson High School band members.
GBI assists Jefferson police with shooting at Subway restaurant off US-129
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has been called in to assist Jefferson Police following a shooting at a Subway restaurant in Jackson County on Tuesday evening.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has been called in to assist Jefferson Police following a shooting at a Subway restaurant in Jackson County on Tuesday evening.
Braselton officer ousted after internal audit uncovers Flock camera misuse
The Town of Braselton terminated a police officer after an internal investigation revealed improper use of the community's Flock camera system.
The Town of Braselton terminated a police officer after an internal investigation revealed improper use of the community's Flock camera system.
Industrial growth along I-85 drives rapid population gains in Jackson County
Jackson and other counties experience rapid population growth along the Interstate 85 corridor northeast of Gwinnett County.
Jackson and other counties experience rapid population growth along the Interstate 85 corridor northeast of Gwinnett County.
Georgia man, wife face charges in child abuse, witness tampering case
A 56-year-old Watkinsville man is back behind bars this week after a 15-count indictment alleging he groomed young girls.
A 56-year-old Watkinsville man is back behind bars this week after a 15-count indictment alleging he groomed young girls.
Details released about bomb threats to North Georgia schools
The Jackson County School System delayed the start of school Friday morning after receiving “computer-generated bomb threats" targeting its campuses overnight.
The Jackson County School System delayed the start of school Friday morning after receiving “computer-generated bomb threats" targeting its campuses overnight.
Siemens investing $185 million in Pendergrass manufacturing plant
Gov. Brian Kemp announced Siemens will invest at least $185 million in a new advanced manufacturing facility in Pendergrass, creating over 1,400 jobs in Jackson County.
Gov. Brian Kemp announced Siemens will invest at least $185 million in a new advanced manufacturing facility in Pendergrass, creating over 1,400 jobs in Jackson County.
Nicholson man charged with child molestation
Commerce police arrested a Nicholson man last Thursday on multiple felony charges following an investigation into allegations involving a juvenile.
Commerce police arrested a Nicholson man last Thursday on multiple felony charges following an investigation into allegations involving a juvenile.
1 dead, 1 critically injured in 5-vehicle I-85 Jackson County crash
Interstate 85 northbound crash in Jackson County near mile marker 136 leaves one dead and another critically injured.
Interstate 85 northbound crash in Jackson County near mile marker 136 leaves one dead and another critically injured.
Jackson, Banks counties under flash flood warning until Sunday night
Heavy downpours slammed parts of North Georgia on Sunday afternoon, prompting emergency weather alerts.
Heavy downpours slammed parts of North Georgia on Sunday afternoon, prompting emergency weather alerts.
Recognize him? FBI releases rendering to identify 2008 cold case victim
FBI Atlanta and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has released a rendering of a 2008 cold case victim, hoping someone will be able to identify him.
FBI Atlanta and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has released a rendering of a 2008 cold case victim, hoping someone will be able to identify him.
NGMC Braselton: New 180,000-square-foot emergency department opens
Northeast Georgia Medical Center Braselton opened a new 180,000-square-foot emergency department on Saturday to handle rapid population growth.
Northeast Georgia Medical Center Braselton opened a new 180,000-square-foot emergency department on Saturday to handle rapid population growth.
Screwdriver-wielding man shot by Commerce police officers
A man is in critical condition after two officers shot him when he aggressively charged toward them with a screwdriver in Commerce, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation said.
A man is in critical condition after two officers shot him when he aggressively charged toward them with a screwdriver in Commerce, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation said.
25-year-old Jefferson man arrested for rape, false imprisonment
A Jefferson man faces multiple felony charges following his arrest for alleged rape in Jackson County.
A Jefferson man faces multiple felony charges following his arrest for alleged rape in Jackson County.
Secret restroom videos spark massive federal investigation in Georgia
Federal agents are searching for additional victims following a child sexual abuse material investigation spanning multiple Georgia counties.
Federal agents are searching for additional victims following a child sexual abuse material investigation spanning multiple Georgia counties.