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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

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Georgia By The Numbers

Where Are The Best Motels in Georgia?

by Thom ChandlerAugust 27, 2024August 27, 2024

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Crime

Roswell Repeat Offender Charged with Kidnapping and Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material

by Thom ChandlerAugust 21, 2024August 21, 2024

Blue Ridge, Dahlonega, and Madison in Georgia are among the most welcoming towns in the U.S. These towns were highlighted in a survey by ElectricityPrices.com that asked 3,700 travelers about their experiences in towns across the country.

Georgia By The Numbers

What Are The Most Welcoming Towns in Georgia?

by Thom ChandlerAugust 1, 2024August 1, 2024

Maria Gomez-Perez, missing for eight weeks from Gainesville, has been found safe in Dover, Ohio. The search ended when authorities apprehended Antonio Agustin, now held in the Tuscarawas County Jail on charges connected to Maria's disappearance.

Crime, Newsflash

A Closer Look at The Abduction of 12-Year-Old Maria Gomez-Perez

by Thom ChandlerJuly 28, 2024July 28, 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

Bruce Douglas Partin Jr., a 39-year-old inmate with the Towns County Sheriff's Office inmate work detail, escaped into the woods on Monday afternoon.

Crime

Escaped Inmate At Large After Walking Away From Towns County Work Detail

by Thom ChandlerJuly 17, 2024July 17, 2024

Two people died during a police shooting in Banks County on Monday morning. Forsyth County deputies were serving an arrest warrant when the shooting occurred.

Crime

Two Dead After Police Shooting in Banks County

by Thom ChandlerJuly 16, 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

Union County celebrated the grand opening of a new public shooting range, adding to Georgia's network of over 45 public archery and shooting facilities.

New Public Shooting Range Opens in Union County

by Thom ChandlerJune 28, 2024June 28, 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 Situation: The Banks County Sheriff's Office is currently conducting a training exercise at all Banks County Schools locations.

Crime

Why is There a Large Police Presence Outside of Banks County Schools Today?

by Thom ChandlerJune 3, 2024June 3, 2024

🕒 The Gist: Rabun County Sheriff Chad Nichols has been arrested and charged with Public Indecency, Sexual Battery, and Violation of Oath by a Public Officer. Nichols is currently running for reelection.

Crime

Rabun County Sheriff Chad Nichols Arrested on Multiple Charges Including Sexual Battery and Public Indecency

by Thom ChandlerMay 31, 2024May 31, 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