Sheree Ralston, late Georgia house speaker's widow, enters race to fill seat
Sheree Ralston announced Wednesday that she was running for election in the 7th House District, which covers Fannin and Gilmer counties and part of Dawson County. Gov. Brian Kemp called a special election on Jan. 3 to fill the seat.
Public memorial plans announced for former Georgia House Speaker David Ralston
Public memorial plans were announced for former Georgia House Speaker David Ralston, who died Wednesday after signaling he was dealing with a “health challenge."
Search continues for 21-year-old hiker missing near Amicalola Falls State Park
It's been over four days since 21-year-old Sidiki Kebe was last seen near Amicalola Falls State Park.
Dawson County Sheriff's Office searching for missing 21-year-old man
Sidiki Kebe, 21, was last seen in the area of 3618 Highway 52 East.
Community rallies around Dawson County teen battling brain cancer
Mason was diagnosed with a fast-growing brain cancer in the fall and has been undergoing treatments ever since. His family has been overwhelmed by the support from the community who have rallied behind him to help him beat the odds.
Deputies searching for missing 16-year-old Dawson County girl
Kaylee Marie Yarberry was last seen on Highway 53 East Wednesday morning.
Deputies recover items stolen from car at Dawsonville outlet mall
A traffic stop Saturday afternoon led to the recovery of several stolen items.
Patrice Endres cold case: What happened to the Forsyth County wife, mother?
Patrice Endres disappeared from her hair salon in Forsyth County 18 years ago. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation said the investigation into her disappearance and death are still unsolved.
15-year-old Dawson County girl found safe
Deputies say 15-year-old Angela Taylor left her home in her black Nissan Pathfinder with her puppy and hasn't been heard from since.
Man arrested after stolen car linked to Dawson woman's murder found in Virginia, GBI says
A man is in custody, facing charges in the death of a Dawson woman after she was found dead inside her home and her car stolen earlier this week.
Investigators find two dead in Dawson County home, believe murderer shot themself
The Dawson County Sheriff's Office said investigators found 50-year-old Jenny Adam and 62-year-old James Adam dead in a home on Sams Road after receiving reports of gunshots.
Georgia Senate approves congressional redistricting map
The Georgia Senate gave its approval Friday to a map redividing the state's 14 congressional districts.
Man convicted in murder of Hannah Bender faces life sentence
A jury convicted Austin Stryker on malice murder and other charges in the 2019 shooting and stabbing of 21-year-old Hannah Bender.
Sheriff: Man sexually assaulted multiple women at Georgia department stores
Have you seen this man? Deputies say he's a suspect in the sexual assault of multiple women and employees at the North Georgia Premium Outlet Mall.
Officials cancel alert at Dawsonville outlet mall after alleged threat
The Dawson County Sheriff's Office canceled a treat alert that prompted people to evacuate a busy outlet mall in Dawsonville due to the investigation of an alleged bomb threat.
19-year-old dies after fight at Dawson County restaurant
A Dahlonega man died after a fight at a Dawson County restaurant over the weekend. 19 year old Kaleb Duckworth passed away Tuesday night from his injuries.
Dawson County man charged with assault, battery at Applebee's
Deputies say the Dawson County man knocked a 19-year-old unconscious and caused brain injuries during a fight at a local Applebee's.
Hall, Dawson counties offer unique incentive for some offenders
Some offenders in Hall and Dawson counties have a chance to knock some hours off their community service by getting a COVID-19 vaccine.
Federal case dropped, child neglect charge filed against man in Leila Cavett case
Federal charges have been dropped against the man once considered a suspect in the disappearance of a young Georgia mother. Officials in Broward County, Florida have now charged him with child neglect.
Dawson County deputies rescue 2 adults, 2 children from rising waters
Two Dawson County Sheriff's Office deputies are getting attention after performing a water rescue during last week's severe weather.