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The Humane Society of Northeast Georgia will waive all adoption fees for dogs and cats over six months old until July 19.
The Humane Society said Bissell’s Empty the Shelter campaign is a nationwide event aimed at reducing pet homelessness by partnering with local shelters.
All animals are spayed or neutered, fully vaccinated, microchipped and ready for forever homes.
HSNEGA is at 845 W. Ridge Road Gainesville.
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Travis Turner, chairman of White County, was recently reappointed as chair of the General County Government Policy Committee for the Association of County Commissioners of Georgia.
White County officials said ACCG President and Dougherty County Commissioner Clinton Johnson made the appointment.
“It is an honor to continue serving as Chair of the General County Government Policy Committee,” said White County Chairman Travis Turner. “This committee plays a critical role in shaping policies that strengthen local governance across our state. I look forward to working alongside Vice-Chair Perdue, my fellow committee members and the ACCG staff to advocate for the needs of Georgia’s counties. I greatly appreciate ACCG President Clinton Johnson’s support and confidence in appointing me to this leadership role.”
Georgia’s County Commission policy committees develop positions on issues impacting county government through a consensus-based policy development process.
The General County Government Committee works to address issues involving the structure of county government and intergovernmental relations between counties, constitutional officers, the courts, and federal, state and city governments.
“Advocacy is a foundational aspect of our organization, and our policy committee leaders are essential to our advocacy efforts,” Executive Director Dave Wills said. “ACCG prioritizes being a member-driven and focused organization. The Governmental Affairs staff is eager to collaborate with these new leaders to help impact change on issues of significance to all Georgia counties.”
Chairman Turner will lead the General County Government Policy Committee, alongside Houston County Chairman Dan Perdue, who has been chosen as vice chair.
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The Georgia Department of Transportation has awarded a $125,000 contract for improvements on a 7.5-mile stretch of Old Cornelia Highway in Hall County.
GDOT announced the contract Wednesday, saying the work will include the installation of rumble strips and pavement marking upgrades on the highway between East Main Street in Gainesville and Ga. 52 near Lula.
“Projects like this represent our ongoing commitment to improving roadway safety for drivers across Northeast Georgia,” GDOT officials said in a release. “With over seven miles of enhancements on a heavily traveled corridor, we’re taking meaningful steps to reduce crash risks and keep communities connected safely.”
Construction on the project is expected to start soon with expected completion by April 30, 2026, weather permitting.
The contract was awarded to TRP Construction Group, LLC.
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A man was reportedly struck by lightning while on a personal watercraft in Lake Blue Ridge on the Fourth of July.
The Georgia DNR reported the incident as part of their Saturday statewide boating report. It reportedly happened at around 4:30 p.m. near the Blue Ridge Marina.
“Game wardens received a call regarding a possible boating incident,” the DNR’s report said. “Upon arrival, it was determined that an 18-year-old male was struck by lightning while operating a personal watercraft.”
The man was taken from the scene to Blue Ridge Medical Center. He was listed in stable condition at last report.
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A second boat explosion has now been confirmed to have taken place in Northeast Georgia on July Fourth.
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources reported in their boating statistics report Saturday that a boat explosion happened on Lake Nottely in Union County Friday. A similar incident was reported Friday evening in Lake Lanier.
“A vessel had just gotten fuel at Cozy Cove Marina and had idled away from the marina,” the DNR’s report said. “While still inside the No Wake Zone, the engine cut off momentarily and when they attempted to re-cranked (sic) it, the explosion occurred.”
Seven people were taken from the scene with what the DNR called varying degrees of burns. The boat reportedly continued burning until it ultimately sank.
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Update published 12:30 p.m. Saturday, July 5:
Authorities now say seven people were injured when a boat exploded on Lake Lanier on the Fourth of July.
Hall County Fire Rescue officials initially reported five people were injured in the explosion, which happened around 7:00 p.m. near Margaritaville at Lake Lanier Islands near Buford. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources, however, reported Saturday in their statewide boating incident report that seven people, ranging in age from 5 to 45.
Those people reportedly suffered second and third-degree burns from the explosion of the 23-foot cabin cruiser. The cruiser was reporteldy in to nearby Landshark Cove where paramedics tended to the injured people.
No details have been released on what caused the explosion.
Original story published 8:30 p.m. Friday, July 4:
Hall County authorities are investigating after a boat explosion left five people injured near Lake Lanier Islands in the Buford area of the lake on July Fourth.
Kimberlie Ledsinger with Hall County Fire Rescue said the explosion happened around 7:00 p.m. It was reportedly in the area of Margaritaville.
“Upon arrival, the HCFR rescue boat crew discovered a boat with five foot flames and 5 patients in need of care,” Ledsinger said.
Four people were taken from the scene by helicopter to Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta for treatment. While the exent of their injuries was not released, they were described by officials as being in stable condition.
“The boat was extinguished utilizing a portable pump and also with assistance from Gainesville Fire’s Marine Rescue boat. It has been towed to shore and is no longer in flames,” Ledsinger said.
The Hall County Sheriff’s Office also issued a statement on social media Friday evening saying they had deputies on the scene. The cause of the fire is under investigaiton by the Hall County Fire Marshal’s Office.
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The Sautee Nacoochee Center is inviting those in the area to attend an upcoming Simple Breakfast later this month.
The breakfast will be held at the Sautee Nacoochee Center Community Hall on Saturday, July 19 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
All are welcome to attend the breakfast and have their choice of pancakes, sausage, coffee and juice free of charge.
A representative from the White County Parks & Recreation Department will be on hand to share information about their programs.
Donations, which support the continuation of community breakfasts, are also welcome.
For more information visit this link.
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While doing work on a backyard deck, Marc Miller, 43, suffered cardiac arrest.
Banks County Fire and Emergency Services crews arrived on the scene and initiated CPR and advanced life support measures that restored Miller’s pulse.
Miller was taken to a local hospital with continued cardiac care.
Thanks to the measures taken by Engine 31 and Med 3, Miller is now home and recovering.
Miller was recently reunited with the crews that helped save his life.
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Just over a week after reporting new phone scams in the area, the Union County Sheriff’s Office is warning of a new email scam that has been circulating in the mountain county.
The sheriff’s office posted to social media Thursday saying the latest scam involves emails pretending to come from PayPal customer support.
“This particular email indicated a fraudulent transaction while purchasing a firearm,” the sheriff’s office said. “It asks that you call into PayPal customer support and the email provides an ‘800’ number.”
The sheriff’s office said if victims call the number, the scammers then request that they confirm certain personal information and, in some cases, try to gain access to the victim’s computer.
“While the email might look official (and) include official looking logos and the email address of the sender might even look official, please do not call any 800 numbers or click on any links in these emails,” the sheriff’s office said.
Authorities also advised not to click any links from emails that are not from trusted sources, and said if you receive a call asking you to confirm your identity or provide a security code to hang up.
“If you are ever uncertain whether something is a scam, before you provide any information/money, please contact the sheriff’s office. 9.99 times out of 10 your gut is right,” the sheriff’s office said.
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AccessWDUN’s Lawson Smith and Avery Bryson took to the streets of the downtown Gainesville Square this week to ask how are you celebrating the 4th of July this year.
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Investigators with the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office are asking the public to help them locate a man wanted for failing to register as a sex offender.
A social meda post by the sheriff’s office identified the suspect as Randy Cleve Baker, describing him as a white man standing 6-feet tall and weighing 280 pounds. Baker is known to frequent the Commerce area.
Anyone with information on Randy Cleve Baker’s location is asked to contact Lieutenant Spalding with Barrow County Sheriff’s Office at (770) 307-3080 with details.
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A popular Salvadoran national reporter covering events and protests over immigration in the U.S. has been released on bond from Gwinnett County authorities while he continues to face charges in other Georgia counties.
Mario Guevara was initially arrested June 14, 2025 in Dekalb County while livestreaming a protest in the suburbs of Atlanta and was taken into custody. A few days later on June 18, Guevara was placed in ICE custody and was ordered released on $7,500 bond on July 1. That’s when he was brought under Gwinnett County charges.
A Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office press release said Thursday evening, “Mario Guevara was transported to the Gwinnett County Jail on Thursday, July 3, 2025. He was booked, released on bond, and is no longer in our custody. No further information is available at this time.”
The sheriff’s office added that during multiple law enforcement operations conducted by its Trafficking and Child Exploitation (TRACE) Unit—which enforces county ordinances and state laws related to prostitution, pimping, street-level narcotics, human trafficking, child exploitation, and Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) investigations— Guevara allegedly compromised that department’s operational integrity and jeopardized the safety of victims of the case, investigators, and Gwinnett County residents. As a result of his actions, arrest warrants were secured for the following Misdemeanor criminal offenses:
Reports indicate Guevara has resided in the U.S. for nearly 20 years and has authorization to work in the United States prior to this year’s recent arrests and charges.
Social media posts found on Mario Guevara’s page have a quote from fellow MG News reporter Alondra Madrigal indicating, “Mario Guevara continues in ICE custody after being transferred from Gwinnett County Jail to the Floyd County Detention Center.”
No further details were listed.