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.

Jackson County man reported missing after leaving mother's home

John Henry Myers left his mother's home to go to his sister's house in Jackson County Saturday night but never arrived.

Boat capsizes in Jackson County pond, killing father and son

A father and son died after their boat capsized in Jackson County, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources said.

Man arrested for deadly shooting on I-85 in Jackson County

Deputies and K9s have arrested a suspect who was the on the run after a deadly shooting on I-85 in Jackson County.

Child attacked by lemur at Jackson County petting zoo, father says

A father said his 17-month-old son was attacked at a Jackson County petting zoo when the owner invited them to go inside a lemur enclosure. Wildlife officials say the child should never have been allowed inside the cage.

10-year-old girl dies after Jackson County house fire

A late night house fire claimed the life of a 10-year-old in Jackson County, the sheriff’s office said.

Missing 22-year-old Jefferson man found safe

Vitalli Jason Bell was last seen on Saturday leaving working in Jefferson, the Jefferson Police Department said.

Daycare teacher charged with child molestation, sodomy

Alexander Tredway is charged with sodomy, child molestation, and child cruelty after alleged incidents involving two students at Bright Beginings of Jefferson. The daycare is located in Jackson County.

Funeral service held for fallen Jackson County deputy

Family, friends, and law enforcement from the region gathered in Brasleton on Monday to pay their final respects and say goodbye to the Jackson County Sheriff's Office deputy who died from the wounds she received while responding to a domestic dispute.

Memorial service planned for fallen Jackson County deputy

A memorial service for fallen Jackson County Sheriff's Deputy Lena Nicole Marshall will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, November 15, 2021 at Free Chapel in Braselton.

Procession, funeral planned for fallen Jackson County deputy

Procession and funeral plans for fallen Jackson County Deputy Lena Nicole Marshall have been announced as the governor orders flags to be flown at half-staff statewide next Monday.

Jackson County community remembers fallen deputy

Tributes are pouring in for Jackson County Deputy Lena Marshall who died from injuries sustained in the line of duty Monday.

Jackson County deputy dies days after shooting, sheriff says

Jackson County Sheriff Janis Mangum said Deputy Lena Nicole Marshall was shot while responding to a call on Highway 124 in Hoschton. She died Monday, the sheriff's office confirmed.

Police searching for child's parents, guardians in Jefferson

Police said on Facebook on Sunday the boy was found in Jefferson Place without an adult around and he can't tell police where he lives.