Thief uses houseplant disguise during Pickens County car theft

Pickens County Sheriff's investigators are looking for a man they say used a houseplant to disguise himself following a vehicle theft.

National Weather Service confirms EF-0 tornado in Pickens County

The National Weather Service has confirmed an EF-0 tornado briefly touched down in Pickens County late Tuesday night, while strong storms caused heavy wind and rain across north Georgia.

Recovery continues after severe storms rip through North Georgia

Severe overnight storms swept across North Georgia on Wednesday, knocking down trees, cutting power and trapping residents while torrential rain led to a road washout in Gilmer County.

GBI investigating after body discovered in Pickens County home

Multiple law enforcement agencies are investigating after a body was discovered inside a Pickens County home on Tuesday.

Crash temporarily shuts down Highway 515 in Pickens County

A section of Highway 515 in Pickens County was temporarily shut down Wednesday after a crash involving a commercial motor vehicle, according to the Pickens County Sheriff's Office.

Real-life 'Rosie the Riveter' graduates after 80 years

WWII veteran Jo Edna Niblett, 103, received an honorary high school diploma 80 years after leaving school to work as a wartime welder.

Pickens County man arrested for social media threats

A Pickens County man with a violent criminal history has been arrested for posting a threat on social media.

Shooting at Jasper VA clinic: Suspect killed by police, victim hospitalized

An individual was shot by Jasper Police during an incident on Tuesday afternoon at the Pickens County VA Clinic on East Church Street in Jasper.

GBI identifies man who allegedly tried to set fire at Jasper Waffle House

The 33-year-old Jasper man, who was shot and injured by police after allegedly throwing knives at officers, has been identified by the GBI.

Man shot by Jasper police after knife incident at Waffle House

State law enforcement is investigating after a Jasper police officer shot a man who allegedly threw a knife following a chaotic scene at a Waffle House on Sunday afternoon.

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.