'Armed, dangerous' man caught, Jasper County sheriff says
Jasper County Sheriff Donnie Pope reached out to constituents in Eatonton and Atlanta over the weekend, hoping someone there could help deputies locate a man who may be connected to a shooting in his jurisdiction.
Jasper County high school student wins national PSA contest
The Jasper County High School student's message about the importance of safe driving will soon be aired on television across the country.
Judge dismisses zoning challenges to $5B Rivian EV plant in Georgia
A judge has dismissed legal challenges to the zoning of a 16 million-square-foot factory on an 1,800-acre megasite chosen by Chicago-based electric vehicle startup Rivian to build its new R2 vehicles
DNR Game Warden K-9 dies unexpectedly while tracking poacher near Oconee National Forest
K-9 Rio, who began his service at just 12 months old in 2017, had been an integral part of the team's success, helping to protect wildlife and maintain the sanctity of Georgia's natural habitats.
Jasper County officials clear bomb threat at Monticello supermarket
Shopping has resumed at the Ingles Market in Monticello after a 911 caller claimed to have planted a "pipe bomb" somewhere in the store Saturday evening.
Boating under the influence: Jackson man presumed drowned, operator charged
Loved ones gathered on the water’s edge as dive teams searched Jackson Lake for Joseph Howard Upchurch.
Residents of Jasper homeless shelter scramble after eviction notice service
In Jasper, some of the city’s neediest residents say they were forced to stand out in cold, rainy conditions as they watched their belongings get tossed out on the street.
FEMA disaster recovery center to open in Jasper County
Jasper is the latest Georgia county receive a FEMA disaster recovery center in response to the severe storms from Jan. 12 that transformed into disastrous tornadoes in some areas. The center is slated to open its doors Tuesday morning for one-on-one assistance.
How Georgians impacted by recent tornadoes can apply for FEMA aid
Federal money is beginning to arrive and those in some of the hardest-hit counties can now start applying for help.
Jasper County lineman third Georgia fatality from last week's severe storms
A third person has died after storms left destruction in their wake last week.
Gov. Kemp requests major disaster declaration for hardest-hit Georgia counties
Counties being considered are Butts, Henry, Jasper, Meriwether, Newton, Spalding, and Troup.
Authorities searching for suspect in case of Pickens County car break-ins
The suspect was described as a Black male driving a Jeep Grand Cherokee. Authorities say the break-ins took place Jan. 8.
Haunted houses in Atlanta area: Hours, directions, ticket information
Planning a spooky night out this October? Here are some of metro-Atlanta’s haunted houses open for the Halloween season.
FOUND: Missing Monroe man last seen in Athens area
FOUND: Jasper Cornelius Murray was last seen on Sept .26 walking on Lexington Road in Athens, the Monroe Police Department says.
Jasper County deputies searching for missing woman
Andrea "Ann" Thurman was last seen in Monticello and may have been trying to find a ride to an Augusta nursing home.
Jasper County deputies end search, missing teen found safe
The Jasper County Sheriff's Office ended its search for a missing 14-year-old after he was located Sunday afternoon.
Authorities: 9-year-old accidentally shot and killed by another juvenile
A community is mourning the loss of a 9-year-old boy in Jasper County. According to the Jasper County Sheriff's Office, the child was accidentally shot and killed by another juvenile.
Federal funds will speed up road projects in rural Georgia by 13 years, officials say
Gov. Brian Kemp announced on Monday that $277 Million in federal coronavirus relief funding to the Georgia Department of Transportation will be dedicated to projects in Jefferson, Jasper, Putnam, Upson and Barrow counties.
Deputies release photo of suspects wanted for vandalizing Jasper County elementary school
They likely didn't know they were caught on camera or didn't care. The Jasper County Sheriff's Office released photos of two young men who deputies believe broke into and vandalized an elementary school last month.
Elderly woman found dead after Jasper County house fire
Investigators in Jasper County are working to learn what caused a fatal house fire.