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Sheriff displeased with arrest lawsuit settlement
Hall County settled with a Flowery Branch woman for $90,000 over a lawsuit she filed related to her arrest two years ago. Patricia Carder filed the lawsuit in 2022 against the Hall County Sheriff’s Office, alleging improprieties in her arrest against Sgt. Kenneth Phillips and Deputy Robert Waters.
Eyewitness: Truck theft suspect begged officers to shoot him
A suspect arrested for stealing a truck pleaded with officers to shoot him as he was being taken into custody, an eyewitness to the arrest says. Officers arrested 30-year-old Quinton Lee Batson near the home of Tracey Giles on Rudeseal Road in Mt. Airy on Monday afternoon, April 1.
April Skywatch: Lunar cycles, "devil's comet," solar eclipse, meteor shower, and Full Pink Moon.
This month brings some big time happenings in the night (and day!) skies. Here’s a list of things to check out over the coming month. April is a great month to get out as temperatures will be generally warming up!
Easter Shooting in Toccoa Under Investigation
State and local authorities are investigating an early morning shooting on Easter Sunday in Toccoa. The shooting left two people injured. According to police, shots rang out on Whitman Street shortly after midnight. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is assisting local law enforcement with their investigation.
'Band of Brothers' paratrooper rescued after getting trapped in tree
A nostalgic skydiving trip took a harrowing turn after a parachutist got stuck in a tree near the Franklin/Banks County line. Franklin County 911 received the unusual call around 12:46 p.m. Thursday, March 28. Multiple fire and rescue units responded to the scene on East Ariail Road off Highway 51.
Sheriff's Office Investigates School Threats
The Stephens County Sheriff’s Office says it is investigating threats made against the county’s middle school over the weekend. A release from the sheriff’s office says the threats were first made on March 22-24. They were pre-recorded phone calls to several students detailing threats on school grounds. Deputies, investigators, and school resource officers promptly initiated an investigation and checked school facilities. They determined the calls were a prank, and the school was found to be secure.
Pet Smart smoke scare: No fire found
Firefighters were called to a pet store in Flowery Branch early Saturday after workers reported a haze and the smell of smoke in the store. Hall County Fire Rescue responded to the Pet Smart on Spout Springs Road. After thoroughly inspecting the nearly 39,000-square-foot structure and roof, the fire department says crews determined it was a mechanical issue isolated to the office area.
2024 Solar Eclipse: Path, Duration, and Viewing Tips
The day is almost here. We are just a few days away from the second Total Solar Eclipse to cross the United States in the past seven years. This time, the total solar eclipse won’t come over Northeast Georgia, but we will still be treated to a respectable partial solar eclipse.
Infant airlifted to hospital after medical emergency at Walmart
A 5-month-old baby was rushed to the hospital in Atlanta after a medical emergency at Walmart in Cornelia Friday afternoon. Around 1:12 p.m., public safety personnel from Cornelia and Habersham County responded to a call from the store about an unconscious person who was not breathing.
Armed robbery suspect charged with 164 counts of child sexual exploitation
A Gainesville armed robbery suspect now faces dozens of charges for possession of child pornography. Police arrested Abraham Makaya-Bazaba, 18, of Gainesville, for felony armed robbery, aggravated assault, and theft by taking following the hold-up of Browns Bridge Market on January 13.
HVAC unit thieves sought in Hall County
The Hall County Sheriff’s Office needs your help to locate two suspects captured on camera. The two people in the photograph are wanted for stealing ten used residential HVAC units. The units were stolen from property in the 6800 block of Old Cleveland Road.
Alto family seeks blood donors for 11-year-old battling leukemia
Thursday, April 11th, and Saturday, May 25th, are important days for an 11-year-old boy in our community. His name is Kody Crunkleton. He loves Star Wars and LEGOs and should be out in the yard climbing trees and scraping his knees. But for Kody and his family, life is very different. They spend much of their time traveling back and forth to Atlanta for his life-saving treatments.
Fleeing Driver Arrested After Wreck & Struggle
A man was arrested after he crashed his car into a rock column, ran from deputies, and allegedly fought with them as they attempted to arrest him. Gary James Gordon Parris, 38, of Clarkesville, is facing charges in at least three counties, the Habersham County Sheriff’s Office says.
Family of 3 Displaced by Gainesville Fire
Fire forced a Gainesville family from their home Tuesday afternoon, a spokesperson for Hall County Fire Rescue says. At approximately 12:40 p.m. on March 26, Hall County and Gainesville firefighters responded to the 2300 block of Pine Circle Drive for reports of a mobile home fire.
SR 184 in Stephens County reopens after lumber truck overturns
Traffic is moving again on State Route 184 in Stephens County after a tractor-trailer loaded with lumber wrecked. The accident shut down the highway for over an hour. Georgia State Patrol Post 7 Commander Donnie Saddler responded to the wreck around 6 a.m. on Tuesday, March 26. According to Saddler’s preliminary crash report, the truck driver miscalculated the clearance while attempting to turn right onto Edgewater Drive from SR 184. The trailer overturned as it slid down an embankment.
Monday's full Worm Moon to feature lunar eclipse
The next full moon of the year comes tonight, the last one before the total solar eclipse. The full Worm Moon will occur at 3 a.m. on March 25th, overnight tonight. It will be accompanied by a lunar eclipse, although it will be nearly invisible to the naked eye.
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