Flash Flood Warnings expire in north Georgia counties
A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for areas of Rabun County and Stephens County in northeastern Georgia. The area covered by the Flash Flood Warning is likely to see “considerable flooding,” according to NWS.
A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for areas of Rabun County and Stephens County in northeastern Georgia. The area covered by the Flash Flood Warning is likely to see “considerable flooding,” according to NWS.
University of North Georgia’s president to retire in 2023
University of North Georgia President Bonita Jacobs, the school’s first woman to hold the position, said she plans to retire in June.
University of North Georgia President Bonita Jacobs, the school’s first woman to hold the position, said she plans to retire in June.
Former Lumpkin County magistrate judge, wife accused of stealing thousands from charity
James E. Sheppard, 55, of Dahlonega, was charged with one theft by taking and one count of conspiracy to commit theft by taking.
James E. Sheppard, 55, of Dahlonega, was charged with one theft by taking and one count of conspiracy to commit theft by taking.
2,000 grams of meth, 1,800 pills confiscated in Lumpkin County drug bust
Law enforcement obtained about 2,000 grams of methamphetamine, 347 grams of marijuana and about 1,800 oxycodone pills. Investigators also confiscated some guns during the search.
Law enforcement obtained about 2,000 grams of methamphetamine, 347 grams of marijuana and about 1,800 oxycodone pills. Investigators also confiscated some guns during the search.
$10,000 reward offered in Georgia gold mine robbery
A masked man with a gun struck gold... but not in the legal way. He robbed a gold mine in Dahlonega. Now there's a $10,000 reward out for his arrest and conviction.
A masked man with a gun struck gold... but not in the legal way. He robbed a gold mine in Dahlonega. Now there's a $10,000 reward out for his arrest and conviction.
Man steals 'large amount of gold', other valuables from Dahlonega gold mine
A large amount of gold and other valuables were taken during a robbery Thursday evening at the Crisson Gold Mine in Dahlonega, according to the Lumpkin County Sheriff's Office.
A large amount of gold and other valuables were taken during a robbery Thursday evening at the Crisson Gold Mine in Dahlonega, according to the Lumpkin County Sheriff's Office.
Winter weather delays University of North Georgia campus openings
The University of North Georgia announced Monday it will delay the opening of its campuses until 10:30 a.m. on Jan. 18 due to inclement conditions from the weekend's winter snowstorm in Georgia.
The University of North Georgia announced Monday it will delay the opening of its campuses until 10:30 a.m. on Jan. 18 due to inclement conditions from the weekend's winter snowstorm in Georgia.
Dahlonega woman charged with stealing over $400K, charity donations
The elections manager of Lumpkin County is accused of stealing over $400,000 for her personal use. Some of that money was intended as a donation to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, officials say.
The elections manager of Lumpkin County is accused of stealing over $400,000 for her personal use. Some of that money was intended as a donation to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, officials say.
Man convicted in murder of Hannah Bender faces life sentence
A jury convicted Austin Stryker on malice murder and other charges in the 2019 shooting and stabbing of 21-year-old Hannah Bender.
A jury convicted Austin Stryker on malice murder and other charges in the 2019 shooting and stabbing of 21-year-old Hannah Bender.
After 2 decades, Chestatee 'Ghost Boat' removed from Lake Lanier
For 20 years, the sunken "ghost boat" has intrigued visitors to Lake Lanier who thought it may be haunted. Now it's heading to its final resting place - a local landfill.
For 20 years, the sunken "ghost boat" has intrigued visitors to Lake Lanier who thought it may be haunted. Now it's heading to its final resting place - a local landfill.
Deputies search for missing University of North Georgia last seen near Dahlonega
Lucas Baxter, 18, was last seen leaving the UNG campus around 9:20 p.m., the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office said. Investigators were able to track his car to the parking lot at Woody Gap in Dahlonega.
Lucas Baxter, 18, was last seen leaving the UNG campus around 9:20 p.m., the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office said. Investigators were able to track his car to the parking lot at Woody Gap in Dahlonega.
Lumpkin County man caught with 1,600 grams of meth, deputies say
Deputies said 25-year-old Lumpkin County resident Jonathan Michael Whitehead faces charges of trafficking meth.
Deputies said 25-year-old Lumpkin County resident Jonathan Michael Whitehead faces charges of trafficking meth.
Stargazing at the North Georgia Astronomical Observatory
In the mood for a little stargazing? Good news -- the new North Georgia Astronomical Observatory is open for public viewing three nights a week!
In the mood for a little stargazing? Good news -- the new North Georgia Astronomical Observatory is open for public viewing three nights a week!
19-year-old dies after fight at Dawson County restaurant
A Dahlonega man died after a fight at a Dawson County restaurant over the weekend. 19 year old Kaleb Duckworth passed away Tuesday night from his injuries.
A Dahlonega man died after a fight at a Dawson County restaurant over the weekend. 19 year old Kaleb Duckworth passed away Tuesday night from his injuries.
New mugshot released of suspect who sheriff says shot at Georgia deputies
Gerardo "Jerry" Jonathan Flowers, 29, of Gainesville, was arrested Monday and charged with aggravated assault and fleeing or attempting to elude.
Gerardo "Jerry" Jonathan Flowers, 29, of Gainesville, was arrested Monday and charged with aggravated assault and fleeing or attempting to elude.
Suspect who shot at Georgia deputies arrested after manhunt, sheriff says
After a night of searching, the manhunt for an armed and dangerous suspect has ended with his arrest in Lumpkin County.
After a night of searching, the manhunt for an armed and dangerous suspect has ended with his arrest in Lumpkin County.
'Dangerous' suspect on the run after shooting at Georgia deputies, sheriff says
Deputies say people in the Mount Olive Road area of Lumpkin County should lock their doors and call 911 if they see the dangerous suspect who is wanted in multiple counties.
Deputies say people in the Mount Olive Road area of Lumpkin County should lock their doors and call 911 if they see the dangerous suspect who is wanted in multiple counties.
Sheriff: Lumpkin County man goes missing after calling coworker
Deputies say 50-year-old Tony Lamar Cates' truck was found parked at a Dahlonega church.
Deputies say 50-year-old Tony Lamar Cates' truck was found parked at a Dahlonega church.
Authorities search for missing teens in Hall, Lumpkin counties
Law enforcement agencies are searching for two teenagers last seen on Thursday evening.
Law enforcement agencies are searching for two teenagers last seen on Thursday evening.
Dahlonega’s Smith House satisfies hunger for history
Hungry for some good food...and fascinating history? We found a place in the North Georgia mountains that serves up plenty of both!
Hungry for some good food...and fascinating history? We found a place in the North Georgia mountains that serves up plenty of both!