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.

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.

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 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