Georgia cop fired after repeatedly arresting innocent drivers for DUI
Commerce has fired a police officer after he repeatedly accused people of drunk driving who turned out to be innocent.
Commerce has fired a police officer after he repeatedly accused people of drunk driving who turned out to be innocent.
Commerce cop repeatedly charged innocent drivers with DUI
For nearly a year, the Commerce Police Department charged innocent people with driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol who insisted all along there was no evidence to make an arrest.
For nearly a year, the Commerce Police Department charged innocent people with driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol who insisted all along there was no evidence to make an arrest.
Commerce cop on paid leave after wrongly trusting roadside drug test
The Commerce Police Department placed one of its officers on paid administrative leave after he made a drug arrest using a roadside test the police chief said was inaccurate.
The Commerce Police Department placed one of its officers on paid administrative leave after he made a drug arrest using a roadside test the police chief said was inaccurate.
Crews battle Jackson County house fire
West Jackson fire officials battled a house fire on Boone Road Monday afternoon.
West Jackson fire officials battled a house fire on Boone Road Monday afternoon.
Commerce councilwoman arrested for sale of marijuana by GBI
The GBI recently arrested 43-year-old Roshuanda Merritt of Commerce following a drug investigation in Jackson County.
The GBI recently arrested 43-year-old Roshuanda Merritt of Commerce following a drug investigation in Jackson County.
1 dead, 2 injured after weekend house fire in Jackson County
One person is dead after a fire on Saturday at a home on Nowhere Road in Nicholson, according to the Nicholson Area Fire Rescue.
One person is dead after a fire on Saturday at a home on Nowhere Road in Nicholson, according to the Nicholson Area Fire Rescue.
GBI still looking for person who shot 2 men at Dollar General in Commerce in 2021
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is asking for help again to identify a possible murder suspect in a case from 2021.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is asking for help again to identify a possible murder suspect in a case from 2021.
Georgia sheriff's candidate fired after hidden camera catches him sneaking into rival's locked office
When he suspected someone was snooping around in his office, a Jackson County sheriff’s deputy set up a hidden camera.
When he suspected someone was snooping around in his office, a Jackson County sheriff’s deputy set up a hidden camera.
Trashing lithium-ion batteries causing fires across Georgia
There's a good chance that somewhere in your home right now is a kind of battery that's quickly become the bane of firefighters everywhere.
There's a good chance that somewhere in your home right now is a kind of battery that's quickly become the bane of firefighters everywhere.
Student with gun arrested Wednesday at East Jackson Comprehensive High School
A student was arrested at East Jackson Comprehensive High School in Commerce after bringing a gun on campus on Wednesday, according to a letter sent to East Jackson families.
A student was arrested at East Jackson Comprehensive High School in Commerce after bringing a gun on campus on Wednesday, according to a letter sent to East Jackson families.
Recycling center blames SK Battery for fire that destroyed business
According to a lawsuit against SK Battery, workers discovered two lithium-ion batteries near the start of the fire that left the Banks County recycling center a total loss.
According to a lawsuit against SK Battery, workers discovered two lithium-ion batteries near the start of the fire that left the Banks County recycling center a total loss.
2 of 3 'intruders' at schools in Barrow, Jackson counties arrested by Gwinnett authorities
Two of the “intruders” at schools in Barrow and Jackson counties have been arrested, according to the Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office.
Two of the “intruders” at schools in Barrow and Jackson counties have been arrested, according to the Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office.
Missing Jackson County man last seen near Barrow County line
Have you seen Danny Lamar Cash? Officials say he was last seen near the Barrow County line in Jackson County.
Have you seen Danny Lamar Cash? Officials say he was last seen near the Barrow County line in Jackson County.
Police shoot man swinging 'machete-type weapon' in Jackson County
A man allegedly swinging a “machete-type weapon’”during a domestic incident was shot by police after they said they demanded he drop it and he refused.
A man allegedly swinging a “machete-type weapon’”during a domestic incident was shot by police after they said they demanded he drop it and he refused.
Bakery brings 'international flavors' to Braselton
“I always try to bring international flavors into my bakery," says Rana Obeidat, owner of Sugar n' Proof in Braselton.
“I always try to bring international flavors into my bakery," says Rana Obeidat, owner of Sugar n' Proof in Braselton.
2 burglars caught prowling around Jackson County homes, 1 at-large
Officials are urging Hoschton residents to remain vigilant as that suspect remains at-large.
Officials are urging Hoschton residents to remain vigilant as that suspect remains at-large.
Man arrested in Lilburn for breaking into cars, home
Arturo Miguel Magana-Albino, 36, of Lilburn was arrested on May 11 for multiple charges, including burglary and entering vehicles.
Arturo Miguel Magana-Albino, 36, of Lilburn was arrested on May 11 for multiple charges, including burglary and entering vehicles.
Four nabbed in months-long Jackson County methamphetamine case
All four suspects were charged with possession of methamphetamine as well as possession of the drug with intent to distribute it.
All four suspects were charged with possession of methamphetamine as well as possession of the drug with intent to distribute it.
Jackson County authorities warn residents about increasing mail theft
A spokesperson from the sheriff's office said thieves know people tend to mail money to their loved ones around the holidays. So, if you can avoid it, please do.
A spokesperson from the sheriff's office said thieves know people tend to mail money to their loved ones around the holidays. So, if you can avoid it, please do.
Tortured pit bull found zip tied along Georgia road
Officials with the Northeast Georgia Humane Society called it one of the worst animal cruelty cases they have ever seen.
Officials with the Northeast Georgia Humane Society called it one of the worst animal cruelty cases they have ever seen.