Hall County Sheriff ops, public safety, child crimes & Commission runoffs
Key Questions
What is the latest update on Sheriff Couch's DUI trial?
Sheriff Couch's DUI trial is scheduled for September 21. He has returned to work following his suspension, while Matthews has stepped down.
What is the status of the recall effort against the sheriff?
The recall effort is moving forward with an application filed. Signature verification is the next step in the process.
What details are available about the fatal shooting after the First Friday Concert?
The victim has been identified as 17-year-old Jazon Javier Fajardo, with one person dead and another injured. Gainesville police are seeking public assistance in the investigation.
How many boating incidents occurred on Lake Lanier over the July 4 weekend?
There were eight BUIs on Lake Lanier out of 34 statewide, along with three incidents involving injuries and property damage.
What new fire incidents were reported in Hall County?
Firefighters rescued a person trapped inside a burning home on Spring Street, and a separate fire prompted a road closure on Blackstock Road.
What charges were filed in the Mt. Airy case?
A Mt. Airy man was indicted on rape, robbery, and kidnapping charges by a White County grand jury.
What scam is the Habersham Sheriff warning about?
The Habersham Sheriff issued a warning regarding a jury duty scam targeting residents.
What happened in the East Hall Road hit-and-run?
The suspect in the East Hall Road hit-and-run has been identified by authorities.
Sheriff Couch returns to work after suspension; Matthews steps down. Couch DUI trial set for Sept 21. Recall effort moves forward – application filed; signature verification next. Two dead in Oakwood domestic shooting. Missing Habersham teen. Multiple arrests. Habersham Sheriff warns about Jury Duty Scam. Lawsuits over EMS response. Georgia launches address protection program. Mt. Airy man indicted on rape, robbery, kidnapping charges. East Hall Road hit-and-run suspect identified. New: Firefighters rescue person trapped inside burning home on Spring Street in Hall County on July 3 – victim transported to NGMC. New: Fatal shooting after First Friday Concert in Gainesville – victim identified as Jazon Javier Fajardo, 17 (1 dead, 1 injured) on July 4 weekend. New: Boating incidents on Lake Lanier over July 4 weekend – final stats: 34 BUIs statewide, 8 on Lake Lanier alone; three incidents with injuries and property damage. New: Fire prompts road closure on Blackstock Road in Hall County.