Ex-Towns County deputy arrested for false report after alleged shooting
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has arrested a former Towns County deputy for making false reports after he claimed he was shot during a traffic stop.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has arrested a former Towns County deputy for making false reports after he claimed he was shot during a traffic stop.
Towns County deputy shot in line of duty breaks silence as search for gunman continues
A north Georgia deputy recovering from gunshot wounds after a traffic stop turned violent is sharing his story from his hospital bed.
A north Georgia deputy recovering from gunshot wounds after a traffic stop turned violent is sharing his story from his hospital bed.
GBI looking for person who shot Towns County deputy early Friday morning
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is investigating an aggravated assault on a Towns County sheriff’s deputy who was shot during a traffic stop early Friday morning.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is investigating an aggravated assault on a Towns County sheriff’s deputy who was shot during a traffic stop early Friday morning.
3 arrested in separate drug-related incidents in Towns County
Towns County investigators made three arrests on Thursday during two separate incidents, both linked to drug activity.
Towns County investigators made three arrests on Thursday during two separate incidents, both linked to drug activity.
17-year-old murder suspect sought by Towns County, could be in DeKalb
The Towns County Sheriff's Office is looking for a 17-year-old murder suspect named Anthony Freeman.
The Towns County Sheriff's Office is looking for a 17-year-old murder suspect named Anthony Freeman.
Fugitive inmate found after multi-day manhunt in Towns County
A Towns County jail trustee is back behind bars after he walked away from a work detail on Monday.
A Towns County jail trustee is back behind bars after he walked away from a work detail on Monday.
Hiawassee man wanted across state lines for stealing dozens of guns, illegal hunting arrested
The Hiawassee Police Department says a serial burglar responsible for the theft of dozens of guns is now behind bars thanks to a multi-law enforcement agency effort.
The Hiawassee Police Department says a serial burglar responsible for the theft of dozens of guns is now behind bars thanks to a multi-law enforcement agency effort.
Meth, guns, cash found at Blairsville suspected drug dealer's house, deputies say
A suspected drug dealer from Blairsville was busted in Towns County during a traffic stop over the weekend.
A suspected drug dealer from Blairsville was busted in Towns County during a traffic stop over the weekend.
Freeze Warning for extreme north Georgia; cold elsewhere overnight
Residents in Fannin, Union, and Towns Counties are bracing for a bout of cold weather as the National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Warning effective from 4 a.m. to 9 a.m. Friday.
Residents in Fannin, Union, and Towns Counties are bracing for a bout of cold weather as the National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Warning effective from 4 a.m. to 9 a.m. Friday.
Cause of death released for body found at High Shoals Falls
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has determined that the cause of death for the person found hanging near High Shoals Falls was suicide.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has determined that the cause of death for the person found hanging near High Shoals Falls was suicide.
Ellijay teenager drowns on Lake Chatuge while duck hunting
An Ellijay man appears to have drowned while duck hunting in a remote section of Lake Chatuge on Nov. 18.
An Ellijay man appears to have drowned while duck hunting in a remote section of Lake Chatuge on Nov. 18.
Man arrested in Towns County for possession of meth after drug investigation in Macedonia area
The Towns County Sheriff's Office recently concluded an investigation into suspected drug activity in the Macedonia area along Highway 288.
The Towns County Sheriff's Office recently concluded an investigation into suspected drug activity in the Macedonia area along Highway 288.
Hayesville woman arrested for felony possession of large amount of drugs
In connection with an investigation into a disturbance at a local business on Nov. 9, 31-year-old Billie Jean Eichholz-Howell of Hayesville has been charged with Driving Under the Influence of Drugs and Suspended Registration.
In connection with an investigation into a disturbance at a local business on Nov. 9, 31-year-old Billie Jean Eichholz-Howell of Hayesville has been charged with Driving Under the Influence of Drugs and Suspended Registration.
Blairsville man arrested for drug possession at gas station on Highway 76 in Towns County
Towns County Sheriff's Sgt. Bryan Forsyth and K-9 Deputy Darringer Barrett, along with K-9 officer Xena, recently made a significant drug bust at the Citgo gas station located on Highway 76.
Towns County Sheriff's Sgt. Bryan Forsyth and K-9 Deputy Darringer Barrett, along with K-9 officer Xena, recently made a significant drug bust at the Citgo gas station located on Highway 76.
Towns County jail guard arrested for smuggling cell phone to inmate
A jail guard in Towns County has been arrested for smuggling a phone into an inmate.
A jail guard in Towns County has been arrested for smuggling a phone into an inmate.
Missing motorcyclist found dead after crash on mountain in Towns County
Patrol Sgt. Eddie Spradlin located the motorcycle and man down an embankment near the top of a mountain.
Patrol Sgt. Eddie Spradlin located the motorcycle and man down an embankment near the top of a mountain.
Georgia man wanted for violating federal probation accused of assaulting deputy during arrest
A convicted sex offender assaulted a deputy after being taken back into custody for violating the terms of his federal probation in Georgia.
A convicted sex offender assaulted a deputy after being taken back into custody for violating the terms of his federal probation in Georgia.
North Carolina woman arrested after hiding fentanyl in her… private area
A North Carolina woman apparently found an interesting place to stash fentanyl during a traffic stop last week. And she might have gotten away with it if not for some deputies, and their dog, too.
A North Carolina woman apparently found an interesting place to stash fentanyl during a traffic stop last week. And she might have gotten away with it if not for some deputies, and their dog, too.
Extreme north Georgia sees light snowfall
FOX 5 viewers shared videos and images of the light snowfall.
FOX 5 viewers shared videos and images of the light snowfall.
'Handyman,' accomplice arrested for stealing rare coins from Towns County woman, sheriff says
Christopher James Plush, 30, and Devin Barry Lowery, 24, were both booked into the Towns County Jail.
Christopher James Plush, 30, and Devin Barry Lowery, 24, were both booked into the Towns County Jail.