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.
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.
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.
Georgia Republicans hosted a forum featuring candidates for Georgia's 10th Congressional District seat.
First responders locate parents of 2-year-old boy found in Jackson County
Jackson County Emergency Management said first responders found the parents of a boy found on Monday near Braselton.
Jackson County Emergency Management said first responders found the parents of a boy found on Monday near Braselton.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Woman dead, Jackson County deputy injured during Friday night shooting
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation said one woman died and a deputy was critically injured in a Friday night shooting in Jackson County.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation said one woman died and a deputy was critically injured in a Friday night shooting in Jackson County.
Fire hazards discovered at SK Battery contractor job site
The city of Commerce found multiple fire code violations at an off-site building used by two SK Battery contractors.
The city of Commerce found multiple fire code violations at an off-site building used by two SK Battery contractors.
'No one has to die tonight': Man threatened Georgia restaurant over slow to-go order, police say
Police say the armed Georgia man threatened to shoot another patron after breaking a glass and then walked back into the restaurant with a gun when he felt his to-go order was taking too long.
Police say the armed Georgia man threatened to shoot another patron after breaking a glass and then walked back into the restaurant with a gun when he felt his to-go order was taking too long.