2 arrested in Jasper County in sex offender sweep
Jasper County deputies arrested two people on multiple registry violations after checking every registered sex offender in the county during Operation Watchful Eye, authorities announced.
Jasper County deputies arrested two people on multiple registry violations after checking every registered sex offender in the county during Operation Watchful Eye, authorities announced.
Man booked on charges in $45,100 elder fraud case
A 78-year-old was tricked into withdrawing and handing over $45,100.
A 78-year-old was tricked into withdrawing and handing over $45,100.
5 new measles cases confirmed in Jasper County family
The Georgia Department of Public Health confirmed five new measles cases in Jasper County, bringing the state's total to 21 cases this year, according to health officials.
The Georgia Department of Public Health confirmed five new measles cases in Jasper County, bringing the state's total to 21 cases this year, according to health officials.
Former Georgia sheriff candidate caught in Florida after months on the run
Former Cobb County sheriff candidate and ex-deputy Antaney Hogan was arrested in Jacksonville after months on the run.
Former Cobb County sheriff candidate and ex-deputy Antaney Hogan was arrested in Jacksonville after months on the run.
Runaway sex offender could be in DeKalb or Rockdale, deputies say
Law enforcement is searching for a 42-year-old sex offender who absconded or left Jasper County.
Law enforcement is searching for a 42-year-old sex offender who absconded or left Jasper County.
Registered sex offender wanted in Jasper and Spalding counties
Registered sex offender Jody Douglas Whitten is wanted in Jasper and Spalding counties, authorities say.
Registered sex offender Jody Douglas Whitten is wanted in Jasper and Spalding counties, authorities say.
Georgia man pleads guilty to attempting to sell child online
Investigators say the man had been sharing the child’s personal information online and was recruiting other child predators to take her and physically abuse her.
Investigators say the man had been sharing the child’s personal information online and was recruiting other child predators to take her and physically abuse her.
Jasper County deputies issue stranger danger warning after girl filmed in yard
A stranger-danger incident occurred on Sunday at around 6 p.m. on Pitts Chapel Road involving a man in a gray or silver Dodge Ram Pickup truck.
A stranger-danger incident occurred on Sunday at around 6 p.m. on Pitts Chapel Road involving a man in a gray or silver Dodge Ram Pickup truck.
'Armed, dangerous' man caught, Jasper County sheriff says
Jasper County Sheriff Donnie Pope reached out to constituents in Eatonton and Atlanta over the weekend, hoping someone there could help deputies locate a man who may be connected to a shooting in his jurisdiction.
Jasper County Sheriff Donnie Pope reached out to constituents in Eatonton and Atlanta over the weekend, hoping someone there could help deputies locate a man who may be connected to a shooting in his jurisdiction.
Jasper County high school student wins national PSA contest
The Jasper County High School student's message about the importance of safe driving will soon be aired on television across the country.
The Jasper County High School student's message about the importance of safe driving will soon be aired on television across the country.
Judge dismisses zoning challenges to $5B Rivian EV plant in Georgia
A judge has dismissed legal challenges to the zoning of a 16 million-square-foot factory on an 1,800-acre megasite chosen by Chicago-based electric vehicle startup Rivian to build its new R2 vehicles
A judge has dismissed legal challenges to the zoning of a 16 million-square-foot factory on an 1,800-acre megasite chosen by Chicago-based electric vehicle startup Rivian to build its new R2 vehicles
DNR Game Warden K-9 dies unexpectedly while tracking poacher near Oconee National Forest
K-9 Rio, who began his service at just 12 months old in 2017, had been an integral part of the team's success, helping to protect wildlife and maintain the sanctity of Georgia's natural habitats.
K-9 Rio, who began his service at just 12 months old in 2017, had been an integral part of the team's success, helping to protect wildlife and maintain the sanctity of Georgia's natural habitats.
Jasper County officials clear bomb threat at Monticello supermarket
Shopping has resumed at the Ingles Market in Monticello after a 911 caller claimed to have planted a "pipe bomb" somewhere in the store Saturday evening.
Shopping has resumed at the Ingles Market in Monticello after a 911 caller claimed to have planted a "pipe bomb" somewhere in the store Saturday evening.
Boating under the influence: Jackson man presumed drowned, operator charged
Loved ones gathered on the water’s edge as dive teams searched Jackson Lake for Joseph Howard Upchurch.
Loved ones gathered on the water’s edge as dive teams searched Jackson Lake for Joseph Howard Upchurch.
Residents of Jasper homeless shelter scramble after eviction notice service
In Jasper, some of the city’s neediest residents say they were forced to stand out in cold, rainy conditions as they watched their belongings get tossed out on the street.
In Jasper, some of the city’s neediest residents say they were forced to stand out in cold, rainy conditions as they watched their belongings get tossed out on the street.
FEMA disaster recovery center to open in Jasper County
Jasper is the latest Georgia county receive a FEMA disaster recovery center in response to the severe storms from Jan. 12 that transformed into disastrous tornadoes in some areas. The center is slated to open its doors Tuesday morning for one-on-one assistance.
Jasper is the latest Georgia county receive a FEMA disaster recovery center in response to the severe storms from Jan. 12 that transformed into disastrous tornadoes in some areas. The center is slated to open its doors Tuesday morning for one-on-one assistance.
How Georgians impacted by recent tornadoes can apply for FEMA aid
Federal money is beginning to arrive and those in some of the hardest-hit counties can now start applying for help.
Federal money is beginning to arrive and those in some of the hardest-hit counties can now start applying for help.
Jasper County lineman third Georgia fatality from last week's severe storms
A third person has died after storms left destruction in their wake last week.
A third person has died after storms left destruction in their wake last week.
Gov. Kemp requests major disaster declaration for hardest-hit Georgia counties
Counties being considered are Butts, Henry, Jasper, Meriwether, Newton, Spalding, and Troup.
Counties being considered are Butts, Henry, Jasper, Meriwether, Newton, Spalding, and Troup.
Authorities searching for suspect in case of Pickens County car break-ins
The suspect was described as a Black male driving a Jeep Grand Cherokee. Authorities say the break-ins took place Jan. 8.
The suspect was described as a Black male driving a Jeep Grand Cherokee. Authorities say the break-ins took place Jan. 8.