GSP cites driver who struck pedestrian in crosswalk at Alto prison

A Flowery Branch man was killed Saturday afternoon in a two-vehicle wreck involving a motorcycle in Lula. According to the Georgia State Patrol, troopers responded at about 3:57 p.m. to the wreck on GA 51 at its intersection with County Line Road. Edward Roper, 33, was reportedly driving a motorcycle...

A Gainesville woman was arrested Friday after she reportedly set fire to a man's possessions in the yard of a home on Elrod Road. According to the Hall County Sheriff's Office, Jaimie Mikayla Arnold, 31, burned more than $4,000 worth of the victim's personal belongings in her yard. Deputies responded...

A Towns County Deputy was injured after accidentally shooting himself in the leg on Saturday while sitting in his patrol vehicle. According to a social media post from the Towns County Sheriff's Office, Deputy Bryan Forsyth was inspecting his backup weapon and accidentally discharged it. Deputy Forsyth was sent to...

No one was harmed Sunday during a commercial fire this morning at Hall County Fire Rescue's Station 5. Around 10:45 a.m., Station 5's crew left their kitchen in the middle of cooking breakfast to respond quickly to a residential fire off of Spout Springs Road. According to the press release, Engine 5 returned to the station from a medical call and found smoke in the kitchen with a small fire coming from the stovetop.

No one was injured, but a detached garage in Banks County was declared a total loss after a fire early Monday morning. According to a press release from Banks County Fire and Emergency Services, crews responded at about 1:37 a.m. to the fire on Hooper Road in Commerce. Arriving crews...

An outbuilding was damaged during a Sunday afternoon fire but no one was injured. Hall County Fire Rescue arrived at the fire on the 3400 block of Dover Road. When crews reached the scene, heavy fire was in the structure. Crews attacked the bulk of the fire from the exterior of the structure.

Gas prices continued to rise in Georgia in the final full week of January. The average price for a gallon of regular rose to $3.39 as of early Monday morning according to the latest report from AAA. That was a 14-cent increase from the week before and represents three straight weeks of rising prices.

Sam Wilder, 86, of Cumming, Georgia passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023 at his residence following an extended illness. A resident of Georgia for his entire life, Mr. Wilder was born October 19, 1936 in Dooly County and formerly lived in Byromville. He had been a resident of Forsyth County for the past one and one-half years where he was a member of Hopewell United Methodist Church. Sam lived a life of service demonstrated through his involvement in the local church. Over the years, these churches included Byromville United Methodist Church, Fairburn United Methodist Church, Holy Cross M.S. Lutheran Church, and Lord of Life M.S. Lutheran Church. Mr. Wilder worked in sales, construction, and property management and enjoyed talking, reading, woodworking, and beekeeping.

Evans Funeral Home of Jefferson announces the death of Mr. Francis “Frank” Rizzo, age 74 of Pendergrass, Georgia who entered rest Sunday, January 29, 2023. Mr. Rizzo was born in Dover, New Jersey the son of the late Evelyn Soucie Porter. Mr. Rizzo was a member of the First Baptist Church of Jefferson and was retired from Parsippany Troy Hills Township in New Jersey.

Qualifying is underway for the March 21 Clarkesville City Council Special Election. According to a press release from Habersham County, the qualifying period opened at 8:30 a.m. Monday and continues through Friday. The Post 5 vacancy was created after the resignation of Brendan Ansley. Those interested can qualify Monday through...

Hope is coming to Hall County's elementary school playgrounds. Non–profit organization Hope for Hall is teaming up with Hall County to help fundraise in order to bring inclusive playgrounds to elementary schools in the Hall County school system. There are over 3,500 students enrolled in the Hall County school...

Hall County School Board members voted Monday to move forward with the purchase of 17 acres on McEver Road for a new elementary school. According to officials, the new elementary school is intended to bring together the populations of two existing schools — McEver Elementary and Oakwood Elementary. The combination of the two student bodies will create a single, 1,000-student K-5 school. The exact location of the property is 5226 McEver Road, near the United Methodist Church, north of West Hall Middle School.

Ronald “Ronnie” Allen Stewart, age 66, of Martin, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023. Born on March 14, 1956, in Demorest, he was the son of the late Walter Allen “Dub” Stewart and Imogene Smith Stewart. Mr. Stewart was previously a self-employed truck driver and currently was employed by Wilcorp Environmental. He was a United States Marine Corp veteran. In his spare time, he enjoyed riding motorcycles, camping, fishing, old country music, and especially enjoyed spending time with his family.

OAKWOOD, Ga. — When last we left the high school pitch, one Northeast Georgia-area team was hoisting a state title trophy, and two others dropped heartbreaking losses in the finals. The Johnson boys captured their second Class 5A title in four years with a 4-2 win over St. Pius...

Lai Chun Tang, age 97, of Cornelia and Duluth, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023. Born in China on August 18, 1925, Lai Chun immigrated to the USA in 1991. She was part owner of the Bamboo House restaurants of Cornelia and Toccoa. She was a devoted Catholic and enjoyed playing mahjong with her family.

James Henry Cain, age 79 of Gainesville entered heaven Sunday January 29, 2023 at his residence with his family by his side. James was born in Union County, Georgia on June 24, 1943 to the late Henry & Lillian Garrett Cain. He was the owner & operator of Frontier Logging until he retired. He was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church and was preceded in death by his son, Terry Cain; grandson, Dustin Cain; brother, George Cain.

Mr. Daniel Eugene Cornell, 84, of Gainesville, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023 following an extended illness. No services are scheduled at this time. Born on April 30, 1938 in White County, GA, he was the son of the late William Henry and Martha Ann Allison Cornell. He was retired from AT&T where he was an engineer. Mr. Cornell was a proud Veteran who served his country in the United States Army. He was of the Methodist faith.

Quantum National Bank presented on Tuesday a check for $100,000 to the City of Suwanee’s Art for All campaign during a Suwanee City Council meeting. According to a press release from the City of Suwanee, Quantum’s donation is the first major contribution to the public art campaign and will support three signature public art pieces in Town Center on Main, Suwanee’s newest park that is currently under construction.

GAINESVILLE — Habersham Central used an 18-0 run in the first half to grab the lead and then held off a furious fourth quarter Gainesville rally in a 48-46 nail-biting win at the Gainesville gym. The win moved the Lady Raiders (14-6, 6-2 Region 8-6A), who have won three...

Mr. David Earl Scarboro, age 92, of Dahlonega passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023. Complete funeral arrangements will be announced soon. To share a memory or a condolence with the family visit Mr. Scarboro's online guestbook at andersonunderwood.com. Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home, 2068 Highway 19 North Dahlonega, GA 30533.