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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.