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Hall sheriff’s office investigator resigns after DUI, hit-and-run arrestA Hall County Sheriff’s Office investigator resigned after he was arrested in Forsyth County on DUI, hit-and-run and child endangerment charges.16 hours ago -
Brothers take plea deals in Gainesville child sex abuse casesTwo brothers accused of sexually abusing girls in Gainesville have pleaded guilty to aggravated sexual battery and were each sentenced to 18 years in prison.7 hours ago -
Mixed ruling in Sheriff Couch DUI case: Car search out, sobriety tests inA judge has tossed out evidence gathered in a state trooper’s search of Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch’s car when he was arrested for DUI in February.July 12, 2026 -
Sheriff's office investigating after rock shatters Piggly Wiggly door on Gillsville HighwayThe Hall County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after someone threw a rock through the front door of a Piggly Wiggly early Friday morning.July 10, 2026 -
Investigator: Flowery Branch man admitted sex with 15-year-old, claimed she said she was 18A Flowery Branch investigator testified Friday that a 19-year-old man admitted to having sex with a 15-year-old girl in his Tree Park Circle apartment but told police she told him she was 18.July 12, 2026 -
Update: ID released of 60-year-old man who drowned at Lake Lanier campgroundA 60-year-old man died Thursday, July 9, after going underwater at Shoal Creek Campground on Lake Lanier, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.July 10, 2026 -
BOLO: Missing North Carolina man last seen at Gainesville homeA 21-year-old North Carolina man who had been staying in Gainesville has been reported missing, according to the Hall County Sheriff’s Office.July 10, 2026 -
Update: Judge grants Hall elections office more time to review sheriff recall applicationHall County elections officials are asking a superior court judge for more time to review a recall application filed against Sheriff Gerald Couch.July 10, 2026 -
Gainesville City Council releases statement on Midland shooting, holds moment of silence for victimsGainesville City Council opened its Tuesday meeting with a statement mourning the victims of the Midland shooting and pledging support for law enforcement as the investigation continues.July 8, 2026 -
Man charged with sexually abusing girl younger than 10A Gainesville man faces child molestation charges after authorities say he sexually abused a girl younger than 10.July 7, 2026