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Travis Abbott has been charged with murder after investigators determined his ex-girlfriend's death in a Newton County lake was not an accidental drowning.
Posted inCrime

Ex-boyfriend Arrested in Murder of Collette Sease at Newton County Lake

by B.T. ClarkMarch 12, 2025March 12, 2025
🌬️ Why It Matters: Any fires that start today could quickly spread out of control. The National Weather Service in Atlanta warns these conditions make outdoor burning extremely hazardous.
Posted inWeather

It’s Not a Good Idea to Burn Things in North Georgia Today: Here’s Why

by B.T. ClarkMarch 11, 2025
A 44-year-old woman died Monday morning after being struck by a vehicle in the parking lot of her workplace at the City of Cumming Water Facilities.
Posted inIn The News

City of Cumming Employee Killed in Workplace Parking Lot Accident

by B.T. ClarkMarch 10, 2025March 10, 2025
Investigators believe the deaths resulted from a murder-suicide, though they haven't specified which brother they suspect fired the weapon or what might have motivated the tragedy. Autopsies are pending to confirm the exact cause and manner of death for both teenagers.
Posted inCrime

Georgia 19-Year-Old Twins Found Dead in Bell Mountain Murder-Suicide

by B.T. ClarkMarch 10, 2025March 10, 2025
From the mountains of North Georgia to the heart of Atlanta, there’s no shortage of quirky destinations in the Peach State.
Posted inGeorgia Places

Georgia’s Quirkiest Places

by B.T. ClarkMarch 9, 2025March 9, 2025
Representatives of Georgia manufacturers asked state lawmakers Tuesday to pass legislation shielding them from lawsuits brought by victims of contamination from "forever chemicals" - known as PFAS - in their water.
Posted inRepresenting You

Will Georgia Lawmakers Side With Big Business and Against Clean Water?

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMarch 4, 2025March 4, 2025
A man was found dead in Lake Lanier near the Six Mile Creek boat ramp Thursday evening, according to Forsyth County authorities.
Posted inIn The News

Body Found in Lake Lanier

by B.T. ClarkFebruary 28, 2025February 28, 2025
The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation released today its 2025 list of 10 Places in Peril in the state.
Posted inGeorgia Places

These Georgia Landmarks Are in Danger of Disappearing Forever

by B.T. ClarkFebruary 27, 2025
15-year-old Kaila Moreno disappeared from her home on Fran Mar Drive in Hall County around midnight on Feb. 22. Police are asking for the public's help in finding her.
Posted inMissing

Help Find Missing Hall County Teen Kaila Moreno

by B.T. ClarkFebruary 23, 2025February 23, 2025
North Georgia residents could wake up to a winter wonderland Wednesday morning, marking one of the region's infrequent snow events of the season.
Posted inWeather

Snow is Back in Georgia’s Forecast for Wednesday: Who Will See it?

by B.T. ClarkFebruary 18, 2025February 18, 2025
The Hall County Animal Shelter is asking for the community’s help as it faces severe overcrowding, following the recent intake of 67 dogs. The shelter has issued an Urgent Adoption Notice for 18 dogs and is encouraging fostering, adoption, and community support to alleviate space constraints.
Posted inYour Community

The Hall County Animal Shelter Is Overcrowded

by B.T. ClarkFebruary 11, 2025February 11, 2025
French bulldog
Posted inYour Community

Hall County Animal Shelter Offers ‘Shelter Speed Dating’ This Month

by County NewsFebruary 3, 2025February 3, 2025
On Wednesday night in Hall County, Ga., hundreds from the Latino community gathered to support each other and speak out against recent federal immigration policy changes.
Posted inIn The News

Latino Protestors Speak Out: ‘They Love Our Cheap Labor, But They Don’t Love Our People’

by Sofi Gratas | GPB NewsFebruary 2, 2025
Hall County leaders are considering opting out of a property tax cap that voters approved last year. The cap, which ties property tax increases to the rate of inflation, was meant to prevent homeowners from facing steep tax hikes as property values rise.
Posted inIn The Know

Hall County Weighs Opting Out of Voter-Approved Property Tax Cap

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 29, 2025January 29, 2025
A stunning view of a sunlit mountain landscape showcasing dramatic clouds and winding roads.
Posted inGeorgia Places

Where to Find The Best Winter Sunrise in Georgia

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 28, 2025January 28, 2025
❗Why It Matters: Rodents do more than make noise in the walls. They carry diseases like hantavirus and salmonella, and their presence can worsen asthma and allergies—particularly in children. Beyond health concerns, rats and mice cause structural damage to homes by chewing through wires, walls, and insulation.
Posted inHealth

Which Georgia Counties Have The Most Rats?

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 27, 2025
Authorities in Forsyth County are investigating what appears to be a tragic murder-suicide involving a father and son.
Posted inCrime

Murder-Suicide Involving Father and Son in Forsyth County: What We Know

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 23, 2025January 23, 2025
Hall County officials are urging residents to prepare for freezing temperatures set to grip North Georgia through midweek, offering community resources to keep warm and stay safe.
Posted inWeather

Hall County Opens Warming Centers During Extreme Cold

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 19, 2025January 19, 2025

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