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. 

Georgia man accused of killing mom, stepdad in Oconee County

The Oconee County Sheriff's Office said they arrested a man suspected of killing his mother and step-father early Tuesday morning.

Who killed Elijah Wood? Everything known about the 23-year-old Oconee County man's death

Elijah Wood was one week from celebrating his 24th birthday before he was gunned down at an Oconee County gas station where he worked. Nine months later, authorities are still searching for his killer.

Missing Georgia teens found in upstate New York, deputies say

Two teenagers reported missing in Oconee and Barrow counties have been found in upstate New York, according to law enforcement officials.

Athens-Clarke Co. Police: Counterfeit suspect linked to crimes at multiple stores

Police in Athens-Clarke County are warning north Georgia merchants to be on the lookout for small denomination counterfeit bills after a series of purchases were made at area Walmart stores.

Oconee County deputy seriously injured in head-on crash

An Oconee County deputy is recovering after a passing car hit their cruiser head-on trying to avoid traffic.

Parents of missing Oconee teen: 'We pray for her safety'

Olivia Warren, 17, and her boyfriend, 17-year-old Ethan Dutton, were both reported missing last week, law enforcement said.

Law enforcement search for teen couple reported missing

Police said 17-year-old Olivia Paige Warren has been reported missing or ran away from home. Winder police said she was last seen with her boyfriend Ethan Dutton, who has also been reported as missing in Barrow County.

GBI: Man, 19, arrested on charges related to child porn

Ben Simms, 19, was arrested after the Oconee County Sheriff's Office received a report that several identified adults and at least one identified juvenile's images had been posted to a pornography site.

Northeast Georgia residents assess damage from confirmed tornado

A confirmed tornado in northeast Georgia left damage and debris, which officials assessed in the wake of the storm on Tuesday morning. 

Sketch of suspect released in Oconee County RaceTrac clerk killing

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office released a sketch Friday of a suspect connected to the deadly shooting of a RaceTrac gas station employee.

Georgia jailer arrested on sex charge involving prisoner

A Georgia jailer was arrested on charges of having sexual contact with a prisoner, and two other workers were fired, authorities said Friday.

Oconee County sheriff warns of criminals targeting Asian-Americans

The Oconee County Sheriff is warning citizens about a group of criminals who may be targeting homes of Asian-American business owners or those who have a lot of money or valuables in their home.

Oconee Co. sheriff seeks answers one month after gas station shooting

It has been one month since someone gunned down a clerk inside the RaceTrac gas station on Macon Highway and investigators still do not have a suspect in the case.

$25,000 reward for tip leading to arrest of Oconee Co. gas station murder suspect

The reward leading to the identity of the suspect who shot and killed an Oconee County gas station clerk has climbed to $25,000 as investigators release a new video of a car possibly connected to the case.