4+ day, 20+ hour ago   (104+ words) WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — Authorities are investigating after a hiker discovered two bodies on Mount Yonah late Wednesday morning. The hiker found the remains around 11:20 a.m. Sept. 9, according to the White County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff’s office investigators and the Georgia Department…...

5+ day, 7+ hour ago   (241+ words) TOCCOA, Ga. — A 51-year-old Martin woman faces drug trafficking charges following a months-long investigation. Tameka Williams was arrested Monday, Sept. 7, near North Red Hollow Road. She is charged with trafficking methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and possession…...

5+ day, 19+ hour ago   (172+ words) GAINESVILLE, Ga. — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating the death of a 72-year-old woman who was found unresponsive in a holding cell at the Hall County Jail. According to the Hall County Sheriff’s Office, a Flowery Branch police officer…...

6+ day, 11+ hour ago   (236+ words) Funeral services honoring slain Warm Springs police Sergeant Chris Fisher will be held on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at Flat Creek Baptist Church in Fayetteville. The family will receive friends for visitation from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m., with the funeral service beginning at 3:00 p.m. According to…...

6+ day, 23+ hour ago   (277+ words) GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Georgia game wardens arrested two boat operators for boating under the influence following separate incidents on Lake Lanier during the Labor Day holiday weekend. The incidents were the only two boating accidents reported statewide through Sunday, Sept. 6, according…...

1+ week, 11+ hour ago   (101+ words) Now Georgia The Russell County Sheriff’s Office has launched an investigation after human remains were discovered in Seale, Alabama. The human remains were located in the woods Sunday September 6, 2026, at approximately 3:16 pm. It is unclear who made the discovery and…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (239+ words) Hero Sheriff’s Lieutenant honored for saving 500 inmates during fire Now Georgia Muscogee County Sheriff’s Lieutenant Ray Thornton is being hailed a hero after rescuing 500 inmates during a fire at the Muscogee County Jail. Lt. Thornton was recognized as Piedmont Columbus…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (592+ words) CLARKESVILLE, Ga. – As automated license plate readers have drawn growing scrutiny across Northeast Georgia, three other cameras have been watching vehicles and people in Clarkesville with considerably less attention. The cameras are part of an Eagle Eye Networks cloud-based video…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (164+ words) nowgeorgia.com Sheriff Greg Countryman announced his office has seized more than $2M in drugs and made multiple arrests after a special operation in Columbus. The Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office Collaborative Intelligence Group recently concluded Operation Summer Heat. This operation successfully…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (192+ words) Now Georgia Two former Reynolds police officers are facing charges in connection to a domestic incident there according to a statement from the Reynolds Police Department. The incident occurred on August 22, 2026, involving the two former officers. During the course of…...