Bitter cold leads several North Georgia schools to close on Monday

As a bitter cold grips North Georgia, several schools, including some in metro Atlanta, have decided to either cancel class or have a virtual learning day.

Couple found with meth, cocaine, fentanyl during traffic stop: deputies

Two people were arrested following a traffic stop in Pickens County where various amounts of drugs were found, including methamphetamine, cocaine, and fentanyl.

Pickens County mourns former deputy Charles Gillette

Former Pickens County Deputy Charles Gillette passed away after a courageous battle with cancer.

Firefighters battle wind, cold to contain Yellow Creek house fire

Firefighters battled cold, windy conditions to put out a blaze that tore through a manufactured home in the Yellow Creek community Monday afternoon.

Pickens County K-9 deputy makes major drug bust

K9 Storm helped arrest a person for drug-related charges by alerting to the presence of narcotics inside a vehicle, according to police.

2 juveniles arrested for throwing rocks at windshields

Two juveniles are facing charges after multiple vehicles had their windshields shattered by rocks Tuesday night in downtown Jasper, authorities said.

Florida firebombing suspect arrested in Pickens County

A Florida man accused of firebombing a rival insurance business earlier this year has been captured in Pickens County following a multi-agency investigation.

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.

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.

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.