Upson County

Sheriff: 16-year-old Florida girl reported missing while on Georgia field trip

Mia Brailford had come to a Georgia scouting base for a JROTC field trip. Over the weekend, she vanished one night after her roommate saw her in their tent.

November 8, 2021 11:36am EST

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.

August 25, 2021 3:25pm EDT

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.

May 20, 2021 12:03am EDT

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.

March 15, 2021 9:29pm EDT

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.

March 4, 2021 7:39pm EST

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.

October 28, 2020 6:35pm EDT

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. 

July 15, 2020 11:15pm EDT

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. 

July 10, 2020 11:44pm EDT

Nursing home administrator shares battle with COVID-19, financial impact

Thomas Williams remained at a rehab center in Macon as of Friday.

June 12, 2020 11:45pm EDT

Upson County health care worker recovering from COVID-19

Joni Allen was hospitalized for 20 days.

May 29, 2020 12:43am EDT

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. 

May 18, 2020 11:50pm EDT

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.

April 25, 2020 12:00am EDT

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. 

April 20, 2020 11:19am EDT

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.

April 16, 2020 12:10am EDT

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. 

April 13, 2020 6:09pm EDT

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.

March 15, 2020 2:04pm EDT

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...

February 4, 2015 8:42am EST