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12/29/2025

The Georgia Department of Public Safety (GDPS) is continuing to monitor traffic incidents and crashes across the state for the Christmas and New Year’s Day holiday season, with growing numbers presenting concerns for safer commuter conditions.

The number of crashes reported from law enforcement agencies between the early morning of Wednesday, December 24 and 6:00 p.m. Sunday, December 28, 2025 reached a total of 283.

UPDATE: Monday, December 29, 2025 @ 7:30 a.m. The Georgia Department of Public Safety (GDPS) is continuing to monitor traffic incidents and crashes across the state for the Christmas and New Year’s Day holiday season, with growing numbers presenting concerns for safer commuter conditions. The numb...

12/29/2025

21 Gwinnett County Public School teachers have been awarded grants for their submissions to the Jackson EMC Bright Ideas initiative.

In total, $32,091 was awarded to 10 middle schools around the district. Grants are awarded to teachers who submit an innovative and creative classroom project that would enhance students’ learning experience, according to the school system.

21 Gwinnett County Public School teachers have been awarded grants for their submissions to the Jackson EMC Bright Ideas initiative. In total, $32,091 was awarded to 10 middle schools around the district. Grants are awarded to teachers who submit an innovative and creative classroom project that wou...

12/29/2025

The Hall County Sheriff’s Office is continuing the search for a Buford woman who was reported missing in early September.

According to a social media post from the agency, Amber-Rae Leigh Harris, 36, was last seen on June 24 in the Calvary Church Road area. Harris reportedly frequents Gainesville and Buford.

The Hall County Sheriff’s Office is continuing the search for a Buford woman who was reported missing in early September. According to a social media post from the agency, Amber-Rae Leigh Harris, 36, was last seen on June 24 in the Calvary Church Road area. Harris reportedly frequents Gainesville ...

12/29/2025

Flowery Branch police now say that the girl who was reported missing Monday morning has now been found safe.

Update 11:50 a.m. Monday, Dec. 29: Flowery Branch police now say that the girl who was reported missing Monday morning has now been found safe. Original story published at 5:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 29: The Flowery Branch Police Department (FBPD) is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missin...

12/29/2025

Gainesville Police arrested a woman for shoplifting items with a total value of $800 Sunday.

According to the agency, Teresa Maria Shatto, 40, was arrested after she allegedly took miscellaneous items from a local Walmart store, including a bicycle. Officers reportedly took her into custody as she was attempting to leave the store with the merchandise, GPD said.

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Gainesville Police arrested a woman for shoplifting items with a total value of $800 Sunday. According to the agency, Teresa Maria Shatto, 40, was arrested after she allegedly took miscellaneous items from a local Walmart store, including a bicycle. Officers reportedly took her into custody as she w...

12/29/2025

A 16-year-old from Savannah has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of a teenager from Loganville that happened in Chatham County earlier this month.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced on Saturday, Dec. 27, that Franklin Leonard James, Jr. was arrested on charges including felony murder, aggravated assault and armed robbery.

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A 16-year-old from Savannah has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of a teenager from Loganville that happened in Chatham County earlier this month. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced on Saturday, Dec. 27, that Franklin Leonard James, Jr. was arrested on charges including...

12/29/2025

North Georgia Technical College recently announced students named to the President’s List and Honor Roll for fall semester 2025.

According to the school, the President’s List recognizes full-time students with a 4.0 GPA. The Honor Roll recognizes full-time students with a 3.5 GPA. Full-time students are those taking at least 12 credit hours with no developmental courses.

North Georgia Technical College recently announced students named to the President’s List and Honor Roll for fall semester 2025. According to the school, the President’s List recognizes full-time students with a 4.0 GPA. The Honor Roll recognizes full-time students with a 3.5 GPA. Full-time stud...

12/29/2025

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12/26/2025

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has issued an executive order suspending Towns County Sheriff Ken Henderson, potentially until the end of his term of office.

Henderson had previously been suspended for 60 days by Kemp, starting in October, amid an investigation that started in September into an alleged incident between Henderson and a Hiawassee Police officer in December of 2024.

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Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has issued an executive order suspending Towns County Sheriff Ken Henderson, potentially until the end of his term of office. Henderson had previously been suspended for 60 days by Kemp, starting in October, amid an investigation that started in September into an alleged....

12/26/2025

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12/25/2025

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12/24/2025

The Stephens County Sheriff's Office is issuing a reminder that their food pantry is available at the county jail during the holidays.

The sheriff's office said the pantry was donated to the sheriff's office in February of this year by local non-profit Simple Decency and is available for family members of jail inmates who are in need of basic necessities.

The sheriff's office said the pantry is well-stocked with shelf-stable food items thanks to community donations.

The Stephens County Sheriff’s Office is issuing a reminder to families of inmates at the county jail about food pantry services offered at the facility. The sheriff’s office posted to social media Wednesday night, Dec. 23, about the pantry, which was donated to the Stephens County Jail in Febura...