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.
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.
Dog undergoes drastic surgery after being found on roadside tortured and abused
"In my 11 years of working in animal welfare, this is one of the worst cases of deliberate animal cruelty that I have seen." said Garrett Williams, the shelter manager.
Man caught on camera stealing power tools in Jackson County, sheriff says
Deputies say the man is wanted for stealing multiple power tools from a site on Old Winder Jefferson Highway.
Suspects in Elijah DeWitt shooting remain in jail while awaiting bond hearing for murder charges
Loved ones gather to lay Elijah DeWitt to rest one week after a bullet cut his life short and hours after his accused killers, 18-year-old Kemare Bryan and 19-year-old Chandler Richardson, are expected to face a judge in Gwinnett County.
These 25 small cities are the most ‘dynamic’ in the US, think tank says
Smaller cities faced unique challenges at the start of the pandemic, but thanks to a "combination of luck and foresight," some have found ways to thrive.
Vigil held for Elijah DeWitt, Jefferson teen shot and killed at Sugarloaf Mills Mall
Elijah DeWitt's mom says he was on a date with his girlfriend Wednesday night when a botched robbery attempt ended his life.
Services announced for Jefferson teen shot and killed at Sugarloaf Mills Mall
Funeral services for Elijah Daniel DeWitt, the 18-year-old Jefferson High School football standout killed at a Gwinnett County mall this week, were announced on Saturday.
Suspect in custody in shooting death of Jefferson High football standout outside Sugarloaf Mills
Gwinnett County police say one person is in custody for the shooting death of 17-year-old Elijah DeWitt, a star wide receiver at Jefferson High School, outside of the Dave & Buster’s entrance at the Sugarloaf Mills on Thursday evening.
Missing: Police searching for elderly Jackson County man
The Jackson County Sheriff's Office is asking people to be on the lookout for a lost elderly man possibly still in the area.
Suspects using stolen credit cards target Braselton gaming store, police say
The two unidentified men were captured on surveillance walking into the Inner Nerd store on Davis Street at around noon.
Suspected Georgia truck thief caught wearing just underwear and socks, sheriff says
A suspect who led deputies on a chase up I-85 in a stolen truck was caught wearing just his underwear and socks, a Georgia sheriff says.
Deputies searching for Jackson County Exxon burglary suspects
Do you recognize these two men? Deputies say they are on the run after burglarizing a Jackson County gas station convenience store.
Man who followed teenage girl home from job arrested for DUI, deputies say
Volodymyr Ionashku, of Hoschton, was charged with DUI, driving while unlicensed, and failure to maintain lanes.
Man who posted photos, video in US Capitol on Jan. 6 sentenced to prison
The Department of Justice said 31-year-old Jefferson resident Glen Mitchel Simon was sentenced to 8 months in prison for the role he allegedly played in the Jan. 6 Capitol Riot.
Deputies seek identity of theft suspect in Jackson County
Jackson County Sheriff's deputies are searching for a man who they say stole multiple items from the Pond Fork Church Road area near Holly Springs Road.
Teen killed in Jackson County quarry accident
A teenager was killed Friday afternoon in an accident at a Jackson County rock quarry
Jackson County jailer fired, charged with assault on teen inmate
John Pursley, 53, was arrested and charged with two counts of simple assault and violation of oath of a public officer for an incident caught on camera.
Former deputy arrested on assault charges
A former Jackson County Sheriff's deputy is accused of assaulting an inmate following an argument between the two.
GOP candidates for Georgia's 10th House seat make their pitches to voters
Georgia Republicans hosted a forum featuring candidates for Georgia's 10th Congressional District seat.