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Cold Case Arrest: Gainesville Man Charged in Murder 36 Years Later
A nearly 40-year-old murder case in California linked back to Gainesville, Georgia, where authorities arrested a man for the crime. Police arrested Aloysius Winthrop James, 57, and charged him with the murder of Ofelia Sandoval. The 30-year-old Santa Maria, California, woman was murdered at the Town Center Motel in Santa Maria on Sept. 18, 1988, according to police.
Gainesville man arrested for child exploitation faces new charges
A Gainesville man now faces additional charges following his arrest last month for sexually exploiting a minor. Deputies served Ryan Daniel Kinev, 38, on the latest charges at the Hall County Jail, where he’s been held since his arrest on March 28.
Last chance to witness Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks!
Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks is nearing its closest approach to the sun and will soon begin its long journey back out into space, but you’ve still got a short window to see it. Pons-Brooks was likely first discovered way back in 1385 by ancient Chinese astronomer Ming Shilu. It was then seen again in 1457. After that, there would be no mention of this periodic comet until 1812, when a pair of European astronomers discovered it within a couple of weeks of one another. The first was Jean-Louis Pons, who discovered it on July 12, 1812, and has his name attached to it. The “Brooks” part of the name gives credit to astronomer William Robert Brooks, who accidentally re-discovered it on its next orbit in August of 1884.
Investigation into Deadly Athens Shooting
Athens-Clarke County police are investigating a late-night double shooting that left one man dead. A news release from the Athens-Clarke County Police Department (ACCPD) says officers were called to the scene in the 100 block of Huntington Road around 11 p.m. Wednesday, April 17.
Driver airlifted after serious wreck on US 441/GA 15
An SUV driver was airlifted to the hospital with serious injuries early Tuesday morning after colliding with a tractor-trailer in Turnerville. The wreck happened just before 8 a.m. on US 441/GA 15 at the Turkey Crest Road intersection.
Woman hit, killed by train in Hall County
Hall County sheriff's deputies say a pedestrian lost her life late Monday night, April 15, when she was hit by a train on Dorsey Street near Industrial Boulevard. Sheriff's investigators have notified the family of the victim, identified as Krystle May Holgate, 35, of Dawsonville.
Free Lunch for Habersham County School Students
Habersham County public school parents got a pleasant surprise at this week's board of education work session. Director of School Nutrition Andrea Thomas announced that at the beginning of the next school year, on August 2, no student will have to pay for lunch.
Driver Injured as Car Smashes Through Fence and Slams into Tree
A driver was injured when their car plowed through a mailbox and fence before crashing headlong into a tree in Demorest. The Friday afternoon crash happened outside a Historic Highway 441 North residence near Church Sawmill Road.
Woman arrested for cruelty after dead puppy found in apartment
Cleveland police arrested a Toccoa woman for animal cruelty after discovering a puppy’s partially decomposed body inside an apartment. Officers charged 31-year-old Kandice Johnson with cruelty to animals following her arrest on Tuesday, April 9.
Man Arrested for Bar Fight, Faces Aggravated Battery
A North Carolina man faces an aggravated battery charge in connection with a fight at a bar in Clayton that left one man with a busted jaw. A news release from the Rabun County Sheriff’s Office says 37-year-old Stephen Higbee was at the Route 76 Road House Bar and Grill on the 1500 block of Highway 76 in Clayton just after midnight Saturday when he got into a fight with another man in the parking lot.
Solar Eclipse Spectacle: Chasing Shadows in Illinois
Four days ago I had no clue where I was going to watch the eclipse. Weather forecasts were scattered and varied at best, and the entire path looked to be under threat of cloud cover. My original plan had been Gatesville, TX which then changed to Eerie, PA. I finally settled on Southern Illinois sometime on Thursday, but now I had to make plans.
Authorities suspect car theft ring operating out of Northeast GA
The Rabun County Sheriff’s Office says the two vehicles stolen over the weekend have been recovered. The stolen Kia Sorento and Ford Escape were found wrecked and recovered in Walhalla, South Carolina. Immediately following those wrecks, a Ford F-150 was stolen in South Carolina and later located in Stephens County.
Monday's Partial Solar Eclipse in Georgia: What to Expect
A total solar eclipse will trace a path from south to north across the country Monday and bring a significant solar eclipse to North Georgia. If the weather cooperates on Monday afternoon, Georgians will be able to witness a partial solar eclipse. Around 80-85% of the sun will be obscured, which, while not nearly as spectacular as the total eclipse we saw in 2017, is still an incredible sight.
Freeze warning in effect for portion of North Georgia
A Freeze Warning is in effect from 4 a.m. to 9 a.m. Friday for parts of North Georgia. Counties in the warning include Fannin, Towns and Union Counties. Temperatures overnight are expected to dip below freezing in this region. This could result in damage to sensitive plants if precautions are not taken so be sure to take care of them before sunset tonight. Frost appears somewhat unlikely thanks to continued breezy conditions but it can’t be ruled out in well protected locations.
Man arrested for falsely accusing estranged wife of online threats
A man who accused his estranged wife of making online terroristic threats against him has been arrested for falsely reporting a crime. On April 4, investigators took 41-year-old Kevin Gragg into custody after a month-and-a-half-long investigation, the Rabun County Sheriff’s Office says.
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