Georgia Battery plant's destruction of evidence 'extraordinary,' still pinning hopes on Biden

President Joe Biden has a lot on his plate these days. But people in Georgia are waiting to see what he decides about the future of thousands of green energy jobs in Jackson County.

Appeal or Deal: SK Battery has two choices to save 2,600 jobs

SK Battery is counting on the Biden Administration to reverse an order that threatens the future of its electric car battery plant in Jackson County. But a rival Korean battery manufacturer says the only way to save those 2600 jobs is to pay up.

3 arrested during sexual assault investigation in Jackson County

Deputies in Jackson County said they have arrested three men after serving a search warrant during a sexual assault investigation.

1 killed in Commerce double shooting, gunman on the run

Police in Commerce have released new details into a double shooting at a Dollar General store that left one person dead on Tuesday evening.

Photos of murder suspect in Commerce released by GBI

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has released surveillance photos of a man investigators said is wanted in connection to a murder in Commerce on Tuesday evening.

Loeffler kicks off 10-day campaign tour as Senate runoffs approach

Senator Kelly Loeffler kicked off the first of a 10-day tour in Jackson County on Friday ramping up to the January runoff election.

Deputies: Alto woman arrested for stealing packages

Law enforcement officers typically warn residents to be alert for porch pirates as more packages are being delivered ahead of the Christmas season. One north Georgia sheriff’s office is also warning porch pirates they will be caught.

Jefferson vacant house fire ruled arson

Fire investigators in Jackson County want to find the person who torched a house in Jefferson.

Child molestation suspect in Georgia may have more victims in Memphis, investigators say

Investigators said a 56-year-old man arrested in north Georgia on child molestation charges may have more victims that have not yet come forward with some of the cases dating back more than two decades.

Battery plant suffers fatal accident despite safety complaints from workers

A construction worker at the SK Battery plant in Jackson County was declared dead Monday morning following a three-story fall that also seriously injured a second worker.

Sheriff: Train collides with tractor-trailer in Jefferson

A tractor-trailer was struck by a passing train in Jackson County on Monday afternoon, officials confirmed.

Bank robbery suspect wanted by Commerce police

Commerce Police Department is searching for a bank robbery suspect, who was captured on video surveillance cameras.

Feds nab 13 Korean battery plant construction workers on immigration charges

Federal authorities arrested 13 Korean nationals who worked for a sprawling factory under construction in Jackson County, accusing them of violating immigration laws.

Construction workers tell feds they don't feel safe at SK Battery site

Construction workers at the SK Battery America plant in Jackson County tell the government contractors are ignoring safety concerns to finish the job on schedule.