Cocaine found after driver starts car fire during I-20 traffic stop
Morgan County deputies seized 12 pounds of cocaine after a driver accidentally started a car fire while attempting to destroy evidence during a traffic stop.
Massive fire destroys Betty Gene's, Community Market in Madison
A fire on July 13 destroyed Betty Gene’s restaurant, the Community Market, and nearby offices in Madison, but no injuries were reported.
Morgan County student brings airsoft revolver on campus
A fifth-grade student brought an airsoft revolver to a Morgan County school, leading to a swift response from school officials and law enforcement.
2 Morgan County Middle School students killed in ATV 'accident,' officials say
Two Morgan County Middle School students were recently killed in an “accident" involving an ATV, according to the Morgan County Sheriff's Office.
Morgan County Middle School employee arrested for bringing alcohol to school
A paraprofessional at Morgan County Middle School was arrested last week after she allegedly brought alcohol to school in a bottle and a student took a drink of it.
Rivian expanding Illinois plant as Georgia project remains in limbo
California-based Rivian announced it has received $827 million in incentives to expand its Illinois facility.
Kemp: Rivian and Georgia remain 'committed' to $5B manufacturing plant
Gov. Brian Kemp says Rivian's decision to stop construction on its Georgia plant is “disappointing" but that the state remains optimistic and committed to the deal.
Rivian puts plan to build $5B plant in Georgia on hold; economist weighs in
The Chicago-based electric vehicle maker Rivian has announced that it has put its plans to build a $5 billion production facility in Georgia on hold, according to Forbes.com.
Judge dismisses zoning challenges to $5B Rivian EV plant in Georgia
A judge has dismissed legal challenges to the zoning of a 16 million-square-foot factory on an 1,800-acre megasite chosen by Chicago-based electric vehicle startup Rivian to build its new R2 vehicles
Rivian factory approved: How Georgia could soon lead the nation in electric vehicle manufactoring
Electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian has officially closed the deal on a nearly 1,800-acre site located about 40 miles east of Atlanta.
7 small Georgia towns make most picturesque small towns in the nation list
A list of the 120 most picturesque small towns in America has been released and a town in Georgia is No. 5 on the list!
Multiple suspects wanted in Morgan County shootout at party with nearly 300 people
Investigators with the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office said they believe an argument over a dice game may have led to gunfire and the chaos that followed.
Shooting at Morgan County outdoor party, sheriff's office looking for witnesses
The MCSO Criminal Investigations Unit is currently working a shooting that occurred at an outdoor party in the 1500 block of Bethany Road around midnight this morning
Judge shoots down key part of Rivian deal in Morgan County
A judge shot down a key part of the $1.5 billion incentive package offered to Rivian automotive.
Morgan County school bus driver fired after video shows physical altercation with students
Video of the incident appears to show the driver pushing a 6-year-old boy into a seat.
Man arrested after high-speed chase, manhunt in Morgan County
Deputies have arrested a man suspected of armed robbery after a multi-county high-speed chase and manhunt in Georgia.
Dog finds body of DeKalb County man missing since 2020
Chanceler "CJ" McCall had been missing for over a year when he disappeared in DeKalb County. Last month, his body was discovered when a dog brought its owner one of his bones.
Isolated tornadoes leave behind damage across north Georgia on NYE
Isolated storms moved across north Georgia prompting a series of Tornado Warnings during the early evening hours of New Year’s Eve.
Skeletal remains found off of I-20 exit in Morgan County
The Morgan County Sheriff's Office are working to identify skeletal remains that were found Thursday morning.
Athens-Clarke Co. Police: Counterfeit suspect linked to crimes at multiple stores
Police in Athens-Clarke County are warning north Georgia merchants to be on the lookout for small denomination counterfeit bills after a series of purchases were made at area Walmart stores.