Man arrested in hospital after fatal 2022 Pickens County shooting sentenced
Nathan Highsmith pled guilty to felony murder in a January 2022 double shooting in Pickens County and was sentenced to 40 years, with 22 to serve in prison.
Pickup truck crash in Pickens County leaves driver with minor injuries
A pickup truck crashed into a ditch along Highway 136 West in Pickens County, initially reported as a tractor-trailer.
Bikers ride in rain to support Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
In total, the ride raised $2,200 for the hospital system.
Pickens County Sheriff's Office looking for burglary suspect
PCSO is looking for Paul “Clay” Bennett. He has a large lion tattoo on his right arm, according to PCSO.
Talking Rock Creek cleanup concludes: No diesel detected in water samples
Cleanup operation at Talking Rock Creek has ended with no detectable traces of diesel fuel in water samples.
Orphaned Bent Tree bear cubs find new home at Dahlonega preserve
Two orphaned bear cubs from the Bent Tree community have been safely relocated to the Chestatee Wildlife Preserve in Dahlonega after their mother was illegally shot by a resident.
Man who shot bear in Pickens County identified; cubs rescued
Sok Landy, 35, was cited for illegally killing a female black bear after a series of encounters outside his home along Oglethorpe Mountain Road.
Man charged in death of mother bear in Pickens County community
A North Georgia resident is facing charges for shooting a bear near his home in Pickens County.
Massive diesel spill in Pickens County: Emergency crews contain 2,500-gallon leak
Officials in Pickens County spent much of Tuesday cleaning up a massive diesel fuel spill near the town of Talking Rock.
Mother bear killing in Pickens County sparks investigation, community outcry
A mother black bear was fatally shot near a Bent Tree home Friday, prompting outrage and an investigation by the Georgia DNR and local officials.
Missing 15-year-old found safe
The Pickens County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating 15-year-old Jocelyn Blaise Hulsey, who was last seen by her family around May 3.
Georgia launches multi-state probe after rescuing Pennsylvania teen
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation stated that the investigation remains active and ongoing.
Historic cannonball discovery in Pickens County sparks bomb squad response
Authorities in Pickens County were dealing with a blast from the past on Wednesday night.
Firefighters battle wildfire in North Georgia amid Red Flag Warning
Pickens County Fire and Georgia Forestry were called out to a wildfire on Wednesday afternoon near Burnt Mountain.
Lumpkin County altercation sparks police pursuit; suspect in custody
A violent altercation in Lumpkin County led to a high-speed chase and an arrest.
Georgia paramedic becomes hero after rescuing family from house fire
A Pickens County man spotted a house on fire on his way to work.
Bicyclist seriously injured by hit-and-run driver in Pickens County
The Pickens County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help after a cyclist was seriously injured in a hit-and-run on March 1 around 4 p.m.
Pickens County man found with missing child in motel room arrested
A Pickens County man is facing serious charges, including aggravated child molestation, after deputies found him with a missing child in a motel room in Gordon County.
Georgia woman who helped save lives during World War II celebrating 104th birthday
A Georgia woman who helped save lives during World War II and dedicated her life to supporting veterans is preparing to mark a remarkable milestone.
Crews investigating fire that destroyed Pickens County mobile home
Investigators said the fire that completely destroyed an abandoned Pickens County mobile home was "suspicious."