GBI: Acworth man shot, killed by Pickens County deputies after attempting to break restraining order
An Acworth man who investigators said was out of bond for domestic violence was shot and killed Saturday morning after Pickens County deputies confronted him as he violated a court-ordered restraining order.
Sheriff searching for suspect wanted for rape, child cruelty
If you've seen Michael Allen Ferguson, please call the Pickens County Sheriff's Office.
Mattie's Call issued for missing 74-year-old Georgia woman with medical issues
If you have seen 74-year-old Gloria Rivera-O'Ferrall, please call 911.
GBI: $1.7 million in meth seized, 47 arrested in 'Operation The Real McCoy'
A massive multi-agency drug and gang bust in north Georgia was announced Wednesday afternoon. The 9-month investigation was called “Operation The Real McCoy.”
2 arrested for Pickens County arsons
Two people were arrested for setting fires to campers, in which people were living in Pickens County back in late 2019.
Suspect connected to Pickens County arson, arrested
A suspected connected to a camper fire in Picken County was arrested Tuesday, Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner investigators confirmed.
Pickens County woman killed in house fire
The 66-year-old Pickens County woman is the 12th person to die in a Georgia fire this year.
Georgia peace officer charged with child molestation
Deputies have charged the certified peace officer with multiple counts of child molestation.
Pickens County Junior High School teacher arrested for soliciting inappropriate pictures from students
A Pickens County Junior High School teacher has been suspended after being arrested on accusations of soliciting inappropriate photographs from female students, officials tell FOX 5.
Pickens County Magistrate Judge arrested
A Pickens County Chief Magistrate Judge was arrested Wednesday.
Sheriff: Middle school student choked 9-year-old on the bus
A middle schooler in Pickens County is facing a battery charge after deputies say he choked another student on the bus.
Weapon found in Pickens County high school student's car
A student has been charged after a BB gun was found in a car at a Pickens County high school.
Sheriff's gun goes off inside Walmart during a 'Shop with a Sheriff' event
Sheriff's gun goes off inside Walmart during "Shop with a Sheriff"
Owner of rival restaurant, others arrested for Pickens County arson
A Pickens County restaurant owner is facing first-degree arson charges. Deputies say Tyler Saurez conspired with five others to eliminate the main competition in town, Mary Ann’s Country Cooking, by allegedly setting it on fire on October 6.
Georgia deputies arrest 14, seize guns and drugs in massive meth bust investigation
A major methamphetamine bust in Pickens County this week after a three-month-long investigation.
Pickens County High School student arrested
A Pickens High School student has been charged after police said he made a threatening post against the school on social media.
Pickens County Schools pulls controversial transgender policy
Gender-neutral bathrooms won't be coming to Pickens County Schools anytime soon after the district decides to pull its controversial transgender bathroom policy due to serious safety concerns.
Pickens County School superintendent suspends policy on transgender bathroom policy
Emotions were running high in Pickens County over gender-neutral bathrooms in the high school. Hundreds packed a town hall meeting that lasted more than three hours. By the time it was over, the superintendent said he'll take another look at it.
Transgender school restroom meeting to take place in Pickens County
The school district plans to build special gender-neutral single stalls, but some parents aren't on board with the plan.
Controversial transgender policy adopted in Pickens County
The Pickens County Board of Education made a controversial move regarding bathrooms to accommodate transgender students. It has left many in the community feeling angry and left out. Parents turned out at Thursday night's meeting but were unable to voice their opinions since the item was not on the agenda.