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Deer crashes into SUV, seriously hurting passenger
A 72-year-old woman was seriously injured when a deer crashed through the windshield of an SUV she was riding in, the Georgia State Patrol says. The wreck happened shortly after noon on Saturday, June 29, at the intersection of GA 15/US 441 and Tom Born Road in northern Habersham County.
Church Van Crash Injures 8, 1 Critical
GA 365 South at Demorest Mt. Airy Highway has reopened following a two-vehicle crash involving a church van. The wreck sent at least eight people to the hospital, including a teenage boy who was airlifted to Egleston Hospital in Atlanta, officials say.
Ejected Driver in I-85 Crash: Charges Pending
A North Georgia man is facing charges after crashing his car on Interstate 85 in Franklin County Tuesday night, according to the Georgia State Patrol. The wreck happened around 8:34 p.m. on June 18 near mile marker 160, southwest of Carnesville.
Devastating Lula Fire Leaves Family Homeless
The Banks County Fire Department is investigating a weekend fire in Lula that left a family homeless, according to a news release from Fire Chief Steve Nichols. Nichols says units responded to the blaze at 395 Rock Springs Road shortly after 9 p.m. on Friday, June 14.
Baldwin police chase ends in drug bust
The Baldwin Police Department has released new information regarding a police chase and wreck that happened earlier this week. A press release the city issued Friday states that at around 10 p.m. on Wednesday, June 12, Corporal John Groves was notified of a stolen tag on a vehicle through his patrol car's license plate reader. According to the release, Groves executed a traffic stop on the vehicle. The suspect driver pulled over and then sped away south on GA 365 as the officer approached the vehicle.
Second teen arrested in Athens murder
Athens-Clarke County Police have arrested and charged an 18-year-old with murder in connection to the death of 20-year-old Cameron Manago. Police arrested Janiya Moore of Athens and charged her with felony murder and tampering with evidence in connection to the May 27 shooting at Rolling Ridge Apartments, says Lt. Jody Thompson of the Athens-Clarke County Police Department (ACCPD).
Tragic Fatality: Road Worker on I-985 Struck and Killed
A road worker who was seriously injured when he was struck by a car on Interstate 985 in Gainesville has died. State troopers say 22-year-old Padilla of Tampa, Florida, was struck by a Hyundai Elantra while working in the median near the Elachee Bridge.
$30,000 Reward Boosts Search for Missing Gainesville Girl
An anonymous businessperson has donated another $10,000 for the safe return of the 12-year-old Gainesville girl, Maria Gomez-Perez. This brings the reward to $30,000. “As investigators with the Hall County Sheriff’s Office and other law enforcement agencies push forward in efforts to locate Maria, I am again thankful for another outpouring of support with the extra reward funding,” Sheriff Gerald Couch said.
Arrest made in fatal Athens shooting
A 26-year-old Athens woman has been arrested and charged with involuntary manslaughter and reckless conduct after a man was shot and killed in Athens. Jeremy Howard, 31, was taken to the hospital with serious injuries and later died, according to a news release from the Athens-Clarke County Police Department (ACCPD). The shooting happened in the 100 block of Nowhere Road on June 12.
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