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Sheriff’s office major fired over ‘double dipping,’ patrol captain resigns after hostile work environment probeA Hall County Sheriff’s Office major was fired after investigators found he was getting paid for outside jobs while also collecting his sheriff’s office paycheck during the same hours, according to an agency news release Friday.October 9, 2026 -
Gainesville man, 70, sentenced for raping girl starting when she was 4A Gainesville man convicted of raping and molesting a girl beginning when she was about 4 years old was sentenced Friday, Oct. 9.October 9, 2026 -
'One of our own is hurting': Gainesville leaders rally around firefighter after son's deathGainesville Mayor Zack Thompson and the City Council are mourning the death of 22-month-old Knox Skelton, the son of a Gainesville firefighter who was struck by a vehicle Wednesday at Limestone Marketplace.October 9, 2026 -
Gainesville man charged with rape in case dating back to 2022A 24-year-old Gainesville man has been charged with rape in connection with an alleged sexual assault that police say happened more than four years ago.October 8, 2026 -
Hall County sheriff’s sergeant on paid leave after DUI arrest in Forsyth County rollover crashA Hall County Sheriff’s Office sergeant is on paid administrative leave after authorities say he crashed and overturned his pickup truck early Sunday on Ga. 400 in Forsyth County.October 8, 2026 -
Gainesville man charged with DUI, serious injury by vehicle after Oakwood crashA Gainesville man was charged with DUI and serious injury by vehicle after an Oct. 4 crash in Oakwood left a passenger seriously injured, according to Georgia State Patrol.October 8, 2026 -
Gainesville man convicted of raping girl under 10A Gainesville man accused of sexually abusing a girl for years beginning when she was about 4 years old was convicted Wednesday, Oct. 7, of rape and child molestation charges.October 8, 2026 -
Fundraiser launched for Gainesville firefighter whose 22-month-old son died after being struck by SUVA fundraiser has been launched to support a Gainesville firefighter and his family after his 22-month-old son died from injuries suffered when a woman’s car jumped a curb and struck them at Limestone Marketplace.October 8, 2026 -
Hopewell Road closed after crash brings down power linesHopewell Road near Murrayville is closed in both directions following a traffic accident that brought down power lines Wednesday evening, according to the Hall County Sheriff’s Office.October 8, 2026 -
Dahlonega woman charged with exploiting 94-year-old Gainesville manA Dahlonega woman accused of using a 94-year-old Gainesville man’s financial card to make unauthorized purchases was arrested nearly a year after investigators obtained warrants for her, according to the Hall County Sheriff’s Office.October 7, 2026