Lake Nottely boat explosion: Father talks explosion, path forward for family
The father said some of his family is already out of the hospital, but one of his sons might have to stay in the burn unit for six months.
Boat explosion on Lake Nottely injures 7 on July 4th
The incident happened on July 4 shortly after a vessel had fueled up at Cozy Cove Marina in Union County.
GBI searching for new leads in 2023 disappearance of 21-year-old Blairsville man
Cordelle McMillan vanished after leaving his Union County home in 2023 and may have been on his way to Atlanta.
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.
North Georgia school districts delaying classes over below-freezing weather
Multiple Georgia school systems have announced delays due to the extreme drop in temperatures on Tuesday.
North Georgia school districts delaying classes over winter weather
Two north Georgia school districts are delaying classes on Tuesday morning due to potentially hazardous road conditions caused by the winter weather.
Kristi Cornwell: GBI looking for information on Georgia woman's cold case murder
Kristi Cornwell disappeared more than 15 years ago while she was walking near her parents' home in Georgia after telling her boyfriend that she thought a vehicle was following her.
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.
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.
85-year-old man shot, killed by Union County deputies on Sunday, GBI says
An 85-year-old man is dead after he allegedly fired his gun at Union County deputies on Feb. 18, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
Escape to Suches: North Georgia's hidden gem for fall
As the cooler winds of autumn sweep across North Georgia, the landscape transforms into a breathtaking display of vibrant colors, making it the perfect time for a serene weekend escape.
Former employee of Union County School System arrested for aggravated child molestation, sodomy
A 42-year-old Blairsville man has been arrested for aggravated child molestation and sodomy by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
Former Union County deputy arrested on child abuse charge, GBI says
Union County School Police asked the GBI to investigate the woman over a possible incident of child abuse mid-February.
Extreme north Georgia sees light snowfall
FOX 5 viewers shared videos and images of the light snowfall.
Flash Flood Warnings expire in north Georgia counties
A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for areas of Rabun County and Stephens County in northeastern Georgia. The area covered by the Flash Flood Warning is likely to see “considerable flooding,” according to NWS.
GBI investigates after shots fired in Union County Primary School parking lot
The district said an employee targeted an unoccupied vehicle in the parking lot of Union County Primary School.
High-speed police chase ends with 1 dead, 1 arrested in crashes
A high-speed police chase in north Georgia ended with one driver killed, another rushed to the hospital, and a third in police custody.
Deputies: Missing 16-year-old could be in North Carolina, Blue Ridge areas
Jadyn Edna Maurer was last seen on Dec. 19 and investigators said she is possibly in Murphy, Hayesville or Mable in North Carolina or in Blue Ridge. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to contact investigators a 706-439-6066.
Men charged for killing eight geese out of season in Union County
Wardens with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources charged two men for hunting geese out of season on Lake Nottely in Union County.
Victims identified in deadly Union County home explosion
Officials said two victims are dead after a home explosion in North Georgia on Sunday morning.