Turmoil in a north Georgia city over pay for firefighters
An entire shift of firefighters was put on probation for a year and a lieutenant was demoted. There is still a lot of turmoil in Jasper surrounding the fire department.
Independent pharmacy in Pickens County sees overwhelming demand for COVID-19 vaccine but little supply
independent pharmacy in Pickens County is seeing an overwhelming demanding for the COVID-19 vaccine but a lack of supply.
GBI investigates deputy-involved shooting of Pickens County man holding BB gun
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has been asked to look into the deadly deputy-involved shooting in Pickens County.
Pickens County authorities investigating pharmacy burglaries
Pickens County authorities are searching for criminals who stole narcotics from two pharmacies early Monday morning.
Search for missing 12-year-old Pickens County boy
Multiple agencies in Pickens County are actively searching for a missing 12-year-old boy.
Officials: Pickens County man accused of uploading child pornography
A Pickens County man is in custody charged with multiple counts of possessing child pornography.
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.