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.

$10K reward offered in search for Oconee County RaceTrac clerk's killer

The FBI and RaceTrac are offering a combined $10,000 reward for help catching the "dangerous" suspect in an Oconee County RaceTrac clerk's murder.

Georgia sheriffs offer help investigating claims of voter fraud

Two Georgia sheriffs are offering their office's investigators to the secretary of state to help him look into cases of voter fraud in the recent election.

Georgia sheriff offers guidance about Thanksgiving gatherings during COVID-19

People in Oconee County call the Sheriff's Office asking how to manage Thanksgiving during the pandemic, the sheriff's reply on social media gets the attention of thousands.

115-year anniversary of Watkinsville mass lynching

June 29, 1905 is the day eight men were lynched in Watkinsville, Georgia. Seven of them were Black. 115 years later, a local group of people don’t want their names to be forgotten. 

Predominantly Black church shot at on Juneteenth, police say not racially motivated

Police found two bullets at a predominantly Black church on the morning of Juneteenth, causing some on social media to wonder if the shots were the result motivated by race.

Georgia woman gets new kidney after best friend started transplant chain

A Georgia woman had been waiting 2.5 years for a kidney. Her friend tried to donate, but couldn't. The woman was able to find a match and her friend was able to help a total stranger.

Meet 'Chalkie': An Oconee County family gives free food out of food truck

The license plate on the back of the Oconee County family’s food truck affectionally called “Chalkie” is “4 Good”. And they’re doing just that -- good for the community.