Lumpkin County deputy fired after arrest following domestic dispute
A now-former Lumpkin County detention officer has been accused of false imprisonment and simple battery, officials said Monday.
A now-former Lumpkin County detention officer has been accused of false imprisonment and simple battery, officials said Monday.
Several Georgia schools report weather-related closings, delays
Several schools and one college will be closed or delayed on Wednesday as parts of North Georgia recover from a weekend ice storm.
Several schools and one college will be closed or delayed on Wednesday as parts of North Georgia recover from a weekend ice storm.
Woman accused of stealing $400K from Lumpkin County, found in Florida
A 52-year-old woman is facing a felony charge after investigators say nearly $400,000 was stolen from the Lumpkin County Finance Department.
A 52-year-old woman is facing a felony charge after investigators say nearly $400,000 was stolen from the Lumpkin County Finance Department.
Four charged after 5-year-old found illegally restrained in North Georgia home
Lumpkin County authorities arrested four adults after discovering a 5-year-old boy held in illegal restraints.
Lumpkin County authorities arrested four adults after discovering a 5-year-old boy held in illegal restraints.
Horseback adventures await in North Georgia Mountains
Sunny Farms North offers guided horseback tours suitable for all experience levels.
Sunny Farms North offers guided horseback tours suitable for all experience levels.
Former Boy Scout leader from Cumming arrested for child molestation
A former Boy Scout leader from Cumming has been arrested and faces multiple charges related to child sexual abuse and pornography following an investigation by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI).
A former Boy Scout leader from Cumming has been arrested and faces multiple charges related to child sexual abuse and pornography following an investigation by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI).
Buford man dies after brief encounter with Lumpkin County deputies
Jacob Karl Wilkerson, 36, died after a brief encounter with Lumpkin County deputies following a pursuit from a grocery store parking lot.
Jacob Karl Wilkerson, 36, died after a brief encounter with Lumpkin County deputies following a pursuit from a grocery store parking lot.
4 students injured during Water Day event at Lumpkin County school
Four students at Blackburn Elementary suffered minor injuries after a high-pressure water spray was accidentally discharged from a fire truck during a Water Day event.
Four students at Blackburn Elementary suffered minor injuries after a high-pressure water spray was accidentally discharged from a fire truck during a Water Day event.
UNG students petition against AI name announcements at graduation
Some students complain that the university plans to use AI during the ceremony as they receive their diplomas.
Some students complain that the university plans to use AI during the ceremony as they receive their diplomas.
Lumpkin County altercation sparks police pursuit; suspect in custody
A violent altercation in Lumpkin County led to a high-speed chase and an arrest.
A violent altercation in Lumpkin County led to a high-speed chase and an arrest.
Dahlonega man arrested at his home for multiple drug offenses
A 59-year-old Dahlonega man has been arrested and charged with multiple drug-related offenses following a probation violation investigation.
A 59-year-old Dahlonega man has been arrested and charged with multiple drug-related offenses following a probation violation investigation.
Georgia college student used Grammarly, now she is on academic probation
A University of North Georgia student is on academic probation after she says she used Grammarly to proofread a paper.
A University of North Georgia student is on academic probation after she says she used Grammarly to proofread a paper.
All that glitters is definitely gold at unique North Georgia state historic site
Gold is always a popular Valentine’s Day gift — which makes this a perfect week to look back at the history of gold mining here in Georgia.
Gold is always a popular Valentine’s Day gift — which makes this a perfect week to look back at the history of gold mining here in Georgia.
2 Gainesville residents arrested for trafficking fentanyl
Dorian Dorsey, 37, and Amanda Howard, 45, both residents of Gainesville, are now in custody after a joint drug investigation.
Dorian Dorsey, 37, and Amanda Howard, 45, both residents of Gainesville, are now in custody after a joint drug investigation.
Lumpkin County tax commissioner arrested on drug charges
The tax commissioner of Lumpkin County has been arrested on charges related to unauthorized possession of controlled substances, according to Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
The tax commissioner of Lumpkin County has been arrested on charges related to unauthorized possession of controlled substances, according to Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
3 arrested in road rage shooting in White County, deputies say
A road rage incident spanning multiple counties got well out of hand after White County Sheriff’s deputies say a third vehicle and a gun got thrown into the mix on Sunday.
A road rage incident spanning multiple counties got well out of hand after White County Sheriff’s deputies say a third vehicle and a gun got thrown into the mix on Sunday.
Dahlonega Chocolate Crawl puts sweets in the spotlight
Dahlonega’s annual Chocolate Crawl returns this week, highlighting several of the city’s top sweet shops and restaurants.
Dahlonega’s annual Chocolate Crawl returns this week, highlighting several of the city’s top sweet shops and restaurants.
Extreme north Georgia sees light snowfall
FOX 5 viewers shared videos and images of the light snowfall.
FOX 5 viewers shared videos and images of the light snowfall.
Wanted Georgia man leads deputies on multi-county chase, officials say
A wanted 23-year-old man is now facing multiple charges after he reportedly led deputies on a multi-county chase across Georgia.
A wanted 23-year-old man is now facing multiple charges after he reportedly led deputies on a multi-county chase across Georgia.
Sheriff: 30K prescription pills, guns seized at Lumpkin County home
An investigation into a stolen mail package ended with the discovery of 30,000 prescription pills and firearms at a Lumpkin County home, deputies say.
An investigation into a stolen mail package ended with the discovery of 30,000 prescription pills and firearms at a Lumpkin County home, deputies say.