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Former Hall County Solicitor General Stephanie Woodard pleaded guilty Friday to unlawfully using funds from the county and the Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council of Georgia (PAC) to cover personal expenditures.

Crime

Ex-Hall County Official Admits to Pocketing Public Funds

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceAugust 30, 2024August 30, 2024

The Hall County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that Maria Gomez-Perez, the 12-year-old missing from Gainesville since May 29, has been found safe in another state. Maria is in good health, a relief to a community that has been on edge since her disappearance.

Missing, Newsflash

12-Year-Old Maria Gomez-Perez Has Been Found. She Was Missing for 2 Months

by Thom ChandlerJuly 26, 2024July 26, 2024

Zachary Rutledge, the 20-year-old Winder man reported missing at Lake Lanier, was found safe Tuesday morning after spending the night in Burton Mill Park.

Missing, Newsflash

Missing Lake Lanier Swimmer Found Safe After Spending The Night in a Park

by Thom ChandlerJuly 9, 2024July 9, 2024

Authorities launched a search operation for Zachary Rutledge, 20, who disappeared while swimming at Burton Mill Park on Lake Lanier Monday evening.

Missing, Newsflash

Search Underway for Missing Swimmer at Lake Lanier

by Thom ChandlerJuly 9, 2024July 9, 2024

Two separate boating accidents on Lake Lanier during the Fourth of July resulted in four people being hospitalized, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.

In The News, Newsflash

Lake Lanier Boating Accidents on Fourth of July Send Four to Hospital

by Thom ChandlerJuly 8, 2024July 8, 2024

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division has confirmed the presence of an invasive mystery snail species in Lake Lanier, urging anglers and boaters to take preventative measures.

Invasive Mystery Snail Detected in Lake Lanier: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerJune 23, 2024June 23, 2024

Hall County Solicitor General Stephanie Woodard has been indicted on 11 counts of theft by taking and 34 counts of false statements and writings.

Crime

Hall County Official Indicted in Fraud Scheme

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJune 19, 2024June 19, 2024

🚨 The Gist: The Hall County Sheriff's Office is intensifying its search for Maria Gomez-Perez, a 12-year-old girl from Gainesville, who was last seen on May 29 at her home.

Help Find Missing 12-Year-Old Hall County Girl Maria Gomez-Perez

by Thom ChandlerJune 7, 2024June 7, 2024

🗑️ The Gist: The Hall County Landfill will be closed on Saturday, June 1, due to essential maintenance work on the CSX railroad crossing at Oakbrook Drive. Additionally, the Gould Lane Compactor Site will be closed for resurfacing on May 30 and June 10-11.

Hall County Landfill Closure: What You Need to Know

by Thom ChandlerMay 29, 2024May 29, 2024

😟 The Gist: A single-vehicle wreck on Stephens Road near Pipsissewa Drive resulted in serious injuries and a temporary road closure Today, according to the Hall County Sheriff's Office.

Traffic & Transportation

Stephens Road in Hall County Reopens After Serious Single-Vehicle Crash

by Thom ChandlerMay 4, 2024May 4, 2024

The Gist: A fatal police shooting occurred at a Waffle House in Norcross, Georgia, on April 18, ending with the death of a suspect wanted for robbery.

Crime

Police Chase and Shooting Started at Norcross Waffle House

by Thom ChandlerApril 19, 2024April 19, 2024

A Caution Sign in the Middle of the Road

Traffic & Transportation

Spout Springs Road in Hall County Closed

by Thom ChandlerMarch 24, 2024March 24, 2024

🚔 The Gist: A 16-year-old boy from Gainesville faces multiple charges following a police pursuit that led to a serious accident on Ga. 400 in Forsyth County on Thursday.

Crime

Teen Arrested After High-Speed Chase Causes Major Crash on Ga. 400

by Thom ChandlerMarch 8, 2024March 8, 2024

🎉 The Gist: Lanier Islands Resort introduces Club Lanier Islands, offering annual memberships with several levels of exclusive perks, including discounts on resort amenities and events.

Join the Club: Lake Lanier Islands Has an Exclusive New Membership Program

by Thom ChandlerMarch 7, 2024March 7, 2024

Mental health. Young woman lying on the floor

Health, Newsflash

All 159 Georgia Counties Unite to Urge Brian Kemp to Reform Mental Health

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 29, 2024February 29, 2024

🛤 The Details: As storms battered the region, key highways and local roads across several counties faced significant disruptions:

Newsflash, Traffic & Transportation

Storms Wreak Havoc in Georgia, Disrupting Rush Hour With Downed Trees and Blocked Roads

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 28, 2024February 28, 2024

Jose Ibarra, a 26-year-old Venezuelan man in the country illegally, has been arrested and charged with the murder last Friday of Laken Riley, who was killed while jogging by a lake near the intramural fields at UGA.

Was Laken Riley’s Death Linked to Immigration Policy?

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceFebruary 26, 2024

The Gist: The pedestrian killed in a vehicle collision on Keith Bridge Road in Forsyth County has been identified as 44-year-old Melissa Browne, formerly of Gainesville.

Traffic & Transportation

44-Year-Old Woman Killed in Forsyth County Pedestrian Crash Identified

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 10, 2024January 10, 2024

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