Jasper VA clinic shooting: Social worker killed following mental health visit
A VA social worker died after being shot during a mental health consultation in Jasper.
A VA social worker died after being shot during a mental health consultation in Jasper.
Pickens County student arrested for pipe bomb threat at junior high
A student at Pickens Junior High was arrested after allegedly threatening to bring a pipe bomb to school.
A student at Pickens Junior High was arrested after allegedly threatening to bring a pipe bomb to school.
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.
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.
Georgia schools change schedule due to inclement weather
Multiple Georgia school districts have adjusted their schedules due to inclement weather on Monday.
Multiple Georgia school districts have adjusted their schedules due to inclement weather on Monday.
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.
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.
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.
Fake toll fee texts target Georgia drivers in multiple counties
Do not scan QR codes or click links in unsolicited texts claiming you owe unpaid toll fees.
Do not scan QR codes or click links in unsolicited texts claiming you owe unpaid toll fees.
Pickens County EMA director: Ping-pong sized hail, car damage reported
Severe thunderstorms produced hail up to half-dollar and ping-pong ball size across multiple North Georgia counties.
Severe thunderstorms produced hail up to half-dollar and ping-pong ball size across multiple North Georgia counties.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Firefighters battled cold, windy conditions to put out a blaze that tore through a manufactured home in the Yellow Creek community Monday afternoon.
Search underway after man flees Pickens County traffic stop
Deputies say 32-year-old Lamontay Bailey fled into the woods after a traffic stop on Highway 515.
Deputies say 32-year-old Lamontay Bailey fled into the woods after a traffic stop on Highway 515.
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.
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.
Two juveniles are facing charges after multiple vehicles had their windshields shattered by rocks Tuesday night in downtown Jasper, authorities said.
Arrest at Pickens Junior High after construction worker tries to enter campus after hours
Pedro Nicholas-Pedro was arrested after attempting to enter Pickens Junior High School post-dismissal, claiming he needed to use a phone inside.
Pedro Nicholas-Pedro was arrested after attempting to enter Pickens Junior High School post-dismissal, claiming he needed to use a phone inside.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In total, the ride raised $2,200 for the hospital system.