Suspect in custody in shooting death of Jefferson High football standout outside Sugarloaf Mills
Gwinnett County police say one person is in custody for the shooting death of 17-year-old Elijah DeWitt, a star wide receiver at Jefferson High School, outside of the Dave & Buster’s entrance at the Sugarloaf Mills on Thursday evening.
Missing: Police searching for elderly Jackson County man
The Jackson County Sheriff's Office is asking people to be on the lookout for a lost elderly man possibly still in the area.
Suspects using stolen credit cards target Braselton gaming store, police say
The two unidentified men were captured on surveillance walking into the Inner Nerd store on Davis Street at around noon.
Suspected Georgia truck thief caught wearing just underwear and socks, sheriff says
A suspect who led deputies on a chase up I-85 in a stolen truck was caught wearing just his underwear and socks, a Georgia sheriff says.
Deputies searching for Jackson County Exxon burglary suspects
Do you recognize these two men? Deputies say they are on the run after burglarizing a Jackson County gas station convenience store.
Man who followed teenage girl home from job arrested for DUI, deputies say
Volodymyr Ionashku, of Hoschton, was charged with DUI, driving while unlicensed, and failure to maintain lanes.
Man who posted photos, video in US Capitol on Jan. 6 sentenced to prison
The Department of Justice said 31-year-old Jefferson resident Glen Mitchel Simon was sentenced to 8 months in prison for the role he allegedly played in the Jan. 6 Capitol Riot.
Deputies seek identity of theft suspect in Jackson County
Jackson County Sheriff's deputies are searching for a man who they say stole multiple items from the Pond Fork Church Road area near Holly Springs Road.
Teen killed in Jackson County quarry accident
A teenager was killed Friday afternoon in an accident at a Jackson County rock quarry
Jackson County jailer fired, charged with assault on teen inmate
John Pursley, 53, was arrested and charged with two counts of simple assault and violation of oath of a public officer for an incident caught on camera.
Former deputy arrested on assault charges
A former Jackson County Sheriff's deputy is accused of assaulting an inmate following an argument between the two.
GOP candidates for Georgia's 10th House seat make their pitches to voters
Georgia Republicans hosted a forum featuring candidates for Georgia's 10th Congressional District seat.
First responders locate parents of 2-year-old boy found in Jackson County
Jackson County Emergency Management said first responders found the parents of a boy found on Monday near Braselton.
Jackson County man reported missing after leaving mother's home
John Henry Myers left his mother's home to go to his sister's house in Jackson County Saturday night but never arrived.
Boat capsizes in Jackson County pond, killing father and son
A father and son died after their boat capsized in Jackson County, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources said.
Man arrested for deadly shooting on I-85 in Jackson County
Deputies and K9s have arrested a suspect who was the on the run after a deadly shooting on I-85 in Jackson County.
Child attacked by lemur at Jackson County petting zoo, father says
A father said his 17-month-old son was attacked at a Jackson County petting zoo when the owner invited them to go inside a lemur enclosure. Wildlife officials say the child should never have been allowed inside the cage.
10-year-old girl dies after Jackson County house fire
A late night house fire claimed the life of a 10-year-old in Jackson County, the sheriff’s office said.
Missing 22-year-old Jefferson man found safe
Vitalli Jason Bell was last seen on Saturday leaving working in Jefferson, the Jefferson Police Department said.
Daycare teacher charged with child molestation, sodomy
Alexander Tredway is charged with sodomy, child molestation, and child cruelty after alleged incidents involving two students at Bright Beginings of Jefferson. The daycare is located in Jackson County.