Upson County schools requiring masks, extends virtual learning opt-in
The Upson County Board of Education voted unanimously to enact a temporary mask mandate at all Thomaston-Upson schools, which went into effect Wednesday.
Educators rush to help Georgia student who collapsed during field day
Several school employees and educators are being hailed heroes after a Georgia middle school student collapsed during a field day.
Federal funds will speed up road projects in rural Georgia by 13 years, officials say
Gov. Brian Kemp announced on Monday that $277 Million in federal coronavirus relief funding to the Georgia Department of Transportation will be dedicated to projects in Jefferson, Jasper, Putnam, Upson and Barrow counties.
Police searching for 'armed and dangerous' suspect involved in deadly home invasion
Investigators say 27-year-old Michael Gates was shot and killed when two armed robbers broke into his home. Investigators believe Jakari Daniel is involved.
25 arrested, 21 wanted in year-long Georgia gang operation
Georgia law enforcement agencies have arrested dozens of suspects after the year-long Operation Caged Dove.
18-year-old, instructor killed during skydiving accident in Upson County
A first time skydiver and her instructor were killed during a tragic skydiving accident on Sunday.
Body of missing Thomaston woman returns home after nearly 40 years in unidentified grave
The body of a Thomaston woman who went missing 38 years ago is returning home.
Nursing home administrator shares battle with COVID-19, financial impact
Thomas Williams remained at a rehab center in Macon as of Friday.
Upson County health care worker recovering from COVID-19
Joni Allen was hospitalized for 20 days.
Upson County coroner, paramedic recovers from coronavirus
An Upson County coroner and paramedic is now recovering at home after a month long battle with the Coronavirus.
Georgia barber staying closed after surviving COVID-19
A barber for more than 30-years, Michael Smith said he strongly disagrees with Governor Brian Kemp's decision to allow barbershops, including his own, to reopen Friday.
Georgia family finds urn intact after severe weather destroys home
Ronel Johnson says he and his wife prepared for the storm last Sunday by bringing his in-laws to his home.
Donors raise more than $21K for officer-couple whose home was destroyed by a tornado
Online fundraiser raises thousands of dollars to help law enforcement couple.
Upson County house pushed into road during severe storms
Severe storms ripped through north Georgia late Sunday night and into the early morning hours Monday, leaving behind a large path of destruction across the state.
Sheriff: Georgia man recorded himself pointing gun at police officer
Deputies say the man recorded himself pointing a gun at a police officer and then posted it on Instagram to brag.
Sheriff charges 9-year-old autistic child with making bomb threat
With so many tragic stories of school violence in recent memory, every threat must be taken seriously. But, FOX 5 I-team Senior Reporter Dale Russell has been investigating a bomb threat made at on...