Former Forsyth Sheriff's Deputy Charged With Sexual Assault

A former Forsyth County Sheriff's Office deputy was arrested and charged by the GBI on allegations he was sexually involved with an inmate.

Nazi Groups, KKK Leave Flyers In Metro Atlanta Mailboxes

Law enforcement across metro Atlanta is investigating flyers left in mailboxes from groups associated with American Nazis and the KKK.

5 Ways To Stop Porch Pirates In Forsyth County

Package thefts are a growing problem as online shopping explodes. Forsyth County Sheriff's Office offers some tips to thwart porch pirates.

Ground Broken For New Forsyth County Juvenile Justice Center

Ground was broken on Thursday for a new Forsyth County Juvenile Justice Center that will replace the current facility.

GA Man Faces Illicit Drug Distribution Charges

A Georgia man used the moniker “Pillpusher” to sell prescription opioids and other scheduled narcotics on a Darknet market.

Cumming Costco Bans Father, Son For Refusing To Wear A Mask

A father and son have been banned from the Costco in Cumming after refusing to wear a mask, even though the store requires one.

Forsyth Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Faces Child Porn Charges

Forsyth County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Grady Sanford was fired Tuesday after the GBI arrested him on child porn distribution charges.

GA Teen Accused Of Planning Church Attack: 'I'm Sorry'

Caitlyn Pye, 17, pleaded guilty Thursday to planning a deadly attack against a Black church in 2019.

Georgia Teen Accused Of Planning Church Attack To Appear In Court

A court hearing is scheduled Thursday for a white teen accused of planning to attack a predominately Black Georgia church.

More Than 100 Sex Offenders In Forsyth County: 2020 Safety Map

Fall is a good time to take inventory of who is in your neighborhood, and where the registered sex offenders live in Forsyth County.

Man Found Dead In Car Along Side Of Ga. 400 In Cumming

Forsyth Sheriff's deputies found the body of a missing man who had crashed his car into a wooded area off the shoulder of Ga. 400.

New Fire Station 11 Opens Monday In West Central Forsyth County

Forsyth County Fire Department’s new Fire Station 11, 4655 Pittman Road, will open on Monday to improve service in west Forsyth County.

'Sextortion,' Child Porn Bring Forsyth Man Prison Sentence

A Forsyth County man, 24, was sentenced for soliciting nude photos or videos from girls through social media, often blackmailing them.

2 South Forsyth High School Custodians Arrested On Drug Charges

Katrina Herrick and Brent Charley remain in the Forsyth County Jail on no bond after being arrested for possession of methamphetamine.

Bodies Found In Boat On Lake Lanier; Third Man Found Disoriented

Three family members went to sleep on their boat on Lake Lanier, but two later died from carbon monoxide poisoning.

Forsyth Man Sentenced For Attempted Attack On White House

A man from Cumming has been sentenced for attempting an attack upon the White House, and other American landmarks.

Barricaded Suspect Arrested In Forsyth County Home

After an all-night SWAT standoff, a 45-year-old man was arrested for aggravated assault and false imprisonment.

Three Arrested In Sex Crime Sting Plead Guilty In Forsyth County

A total of 24 people were arrested after the “Operation Just Cause” sting in September 2019.

GBI To Open Tamla Horsford Death Investigation: Forsyth Sheriff

The Forsyth Sheriff’s Office requested the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to open an investigation regarding the death of Tamla Horsford.

Forsyth Sheriff Speaks Out About His Department, George Floyd

Forsyth Sheriff Ron Freeman took to social media this weekend to explain how his department is addressing the death of George Floyd.

GA Man Who Plotted White House Attack Pleads Guilty

A Cumming man pleaded guilty to charges that he planned a "terrorist attack" on the White House and other high profile government buildings.

FCSO Seeks Man For Aggravated Child Molestation: Reward

The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to locate a 73-year-old man wanted for aggravated child molestation.

Forsyth Sheriff’s Office Announces Crime Decreased In 2019

The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office said it has seen a reduction in burglary, theft, robbery and rape in the community.

Community Luncheon Thursday Bringing Awareness To Child Abuse

The Forsyth County Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Coalition is hosting a luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday at the Cumming Recreation Center.

Valdosta State Dean Among 14 Arrested In Child Sex Sting: GBI

The GA Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force arrested 14 people, and charged them with child exploitation and trafficking.

Police Offering Active Shooter Training Class

This class is designed to understand active shooter environments and teach techniques to help "avoid, deny, or defend" against a threat.

Gainesville Woman, 42, Dies In Head-On Collision On Keith Bridge

A 42-year-old woman from Gainesville died Thursday when her vehicle collided head-on with another on Keith Bridge Road, officials said.

Suspect Slams Into Deputy's Car, Deputy Shoots In Return: Police

A Hall County deputy shot a suspect in the arm early Tuesday morning after the suspect backed their car into the patrol vehicle, police say.

4 Face Gang Charges In Connection To Lumpkin County Death: GBI

The GBI said four people are facing gang charges for their part in the death of Hannah Bender whose body was found in Forsyth County.

Single Vehicle Crash Kills Forsyth County Woman

A 35-year-old Forsyth County woman died Monday when her Jeep left the road and flipped before stopping.

Hunters Find Human Skeletal Remains, Hall Sheriff Investigating

Investigators say they have good leads as to the identity of the deceased.

Forsyth County Updates, Adds 5 New Polling Places

The Forsyth County Board of Voter Registrations and Elections approved multiple precinct and polling place changes beginning in 2020.

Driver Used Drugs, Dozed Off Before Hitting 3 At Bus Stop: Report

Authorities say a Cumming man was up late using drugs and then dozed off before he hit a man and two girls at a school bus stop.

Pedestrians Die After Hit On Ga. 400 Shoulder: Sheriff's Office

Two people died Friday when a car hit them while they were on the shoulder of Ga. 400 near Settingdown Road looking for a lost item.

Body Of Missing Forsyth Man Found In Lake Lanier: FCSO

The body of a 56-year-old Forsyth County man who has been missing since June was found Sunday, along with his van, submerged in Lake Lanier.

Teen Planned To Attack Predominately Black Georgia Church: Police

Gainesville police said a 16-year-old girl's plans to murder people at a local church were thwarted after classmates alerted authorities.

Forsyth Fire Division Chief Recognized For National Certification

Forsyth Fire Department Technical Services Division Chief Jason Shivers earned the National Certification of Executive Fire Officer.

GoFundMe Supporting Children, Man Hit While Waiting For Bus

A GoFundMe has been created to support the family that was hit by a car Friday morning while waiting for a school bus in Forsyth County.

2 Kids, Man Hit By Driver, 19, At Buford Hwy Bus Stop: FCSO

A man and two children were hit by a car that swerved around a school bus they were waiting for in Forsyth County Friday morning.

Suspect Dies After Pointing BB Gun At FCSO Deputy

The suspect who pointed a BB gun at Forsyth deputies last week has died, officials said. Police say he was violating a restraining order.