Dahlonega man arrested at his home for multiple drug offenses
A 59-year-old Dahlonega man has been arrested and charged with multiple drug-related offenses following a probation violation investigation.
Georgia college student used Grammarly, now she is on academic probation
A University of North Georgia student is on academic probation after she says she used Grammarly to proofread a paper.
All that glitters is definitely gold at unique North Georgia state historic site
Gold is always a popular Valentine’s Day gift — which makes this a perfect week to look back at the history of gold mining here in Georgia.
2 Gainesville residents arrested for trafficking fentanyl
Dorian Dorsey, 37, and Amanda Howard, 45, both residents of Gainesville, are now in custody after a joint drug investigation.
Lumpkin County tax commissioner arrested on drug charges
The tax commissioner of Lumpkin County has been arrested on charges related to unauthorized possession of controlled substances, according to Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
3 arrested in road rage shooting in White County, deputies say
A road rage incident spanning multiple counties got well out of hand after White County Sheriff’s deputies say a third vehicle and a gun got thrown into the mix on Sunday.
Dahlonega Chocolate Crawl puts sweets in the spotlight
Dahlonega’s annual Chocolate Crawl returns this week, highlighting several of the city’s top sweet shops and restaurants.
Extreme north Georgia sees light snowfall
FOX 5 viewers shared videos and images of the light snowfall.
Wanted Georgia man leads deputies on multi-county chase, officials say
A wanted 23-year-old man is now facing multiple charges after he reportedly led deputies on a multi-county chase across Georgia.
Sheriff: 30K prescription pills, guns seized at Lumpkin County home
An investigation into a stolen mail package ended with the discovery of 30,000 prescription pills and firearms at a Lumpkin County home, deputies say.
Flash Flood Warnings expire in north Georgia counties
A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for areas of Rabun County and Stephens County in northeastern Georgia. The area covered by the Flash Flood Warning is likely to see “considerable flooding,” according to NWS.
University of North Georgia’s president to retire in 2023
University of North Georgia President Bonita Jacobs, the school’s first woman to hold the position, said she plans to retire in June.
Former Lumpkin County magistrate judge, wife accused of stealing thousands from charity
James E. Sheppard, 55, of Dahlonega, was charged with one theft by taking and one count of conspiracy to commit theft by taking.
2,000 grams of meth, 1,800 pills confiscated in Lumpkin County drug bust
Law enforcement obtained about 2,000 grams of methamphetamine, 347 grams of marijuana and about 1,800 oxycodone pills. Investigators also confiscated some guns during the search.
$10,000 reward offered in Georgia gold mine robbery
A masked man with a gun struck gold... but not in the legal way. He robbed a gold mine in Dahlonega. Now there's a $10,000 reward out for his arrest and conviction.
Man steals 'large amount of gold', other valuables from Dahlonega gold mine
A large amount of gold and other valuables were taken during a robbery Thursday evening at the Crisson Gold Mine in Dahlonega, according to the Lumpkin County Sheriff's Office.
Winter weather delays University of North Georgia campus openings
The University of North Georgia announced Monday it will delay the opening of its campuses until 10:30 a.m. on Jan. 18 due to inclement conditions from the weekend's winter snowstorm in Georgia.
Dahlonega woman charged with stealing over $400K, charity donations
The elections manager of Lumpkin County is accused of stealing over $400,000 for her personal use. Some of that money was intended as a donation to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, officials say.
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.
After 2 decades, Chestatee 'Ghost Boat' removed from Lake Lanier
For 20 years, the sunken "ghost boat" has intrigued visitors to Lake Lanier who thought it may be haunted. Now it's heading to its final resting place - a local landfill.