Hwy 247 News Reports in Georgia

A family is searching for a north Georgia grandfather who is still missing months after a motorcycle crash. Emmett Brown's daughters last saw their dad in November. It wasn't until December when they ... Read More

DALLAS, Ga. - A Georgia State Patrol trooper killed in the line of duty in 2024 is being honored by his former high school. Trooper Jimmy Cenescar died after a crash on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024, while ... Read More

Donovan Benjamin Martin, 33, was arrested yesterday on drug and traffic charges after allegedly fleeing from troopers at over 100 mph on I-75 south of Gainesville. Read More

Several waves of rain are expected to bring several inches of precipitation over the coming days. Flood Watch in North Georgia. What we know. A Flood Watch has been issued for num ... Read More

A 12-year-old boy died after being injured during a motocross event in Crawford County on Saturday, according to Sheriff Lewis Walker. Read More

Learn about the upcoming lane reductions on Morriss Road near Forest Vista Drive and how it may impact motorists traveling through Flower Mound. Stay updated on the construction schedule and traffic ... Read More

NWS Peachtree City GA issues a flood watch for Tuesday February 11th for Georgia until February 13th. Check back here for updates. Read More

A trooper in Gregg County pulled over an SUV for speeding and noticed a 17-year-old '?visibly nervous'? and '?swaying'? in the passenger seat, which led to a human trafficking arrest. Read More

A boat crash over the weekend in North Georgia sent one person to the hospital. Elbert County Emergency Services responded to Lake Russell, just before 2PM, Sunday afternoon. Read More

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift reunited in her suite following Super Bowl 2025, and the professional athlete appeared sad after the Kansas City Chiefs lost to the Philadelphia Eagles at Caesars Superdome. It was an epic matchup in New Orleans, Louisia Read More

Lawrenceville Police are investigating on the shoulder of SR 316 East at Duluth Highway. Read More

The Georgia State Patrol identified the person killed as Martinez Greenlee, 19, from Norcross. It happened Monday just after 1 a.m. along Beaver Ruin Road. Gwinnett police said th ... Read More

A pedestrian was killed after being hit by a Gwinnett County Police car early Monday morning.Gwinnett County Police say their Accident Investigation Unit and Georgia State Patrol responded to the ... Read More

The funeral for Samuel Lilley, one of the Georgia pilots who lost his life in the crash with an Army helicopter has been scheduled for Saturday, as confirmed by his father. Read More

CRAWFORD COUNTY, Georgia - A child was killed in a dirt bike accident at the Echoconnee MX motocross track over the weekend, according to Crawford County Coroner Sheldon Mattox. Mattox said the crash ... Read More

A fatal accident happened at 4:30 a.m. Saturday on Highway 230 near Townes Road in Edgefield County, two miles west of North Augusta. Read More

Elbert County Emergency Services said one person was hospitalized after boats collided on Lake Russell on Sunday. According to officials, two boats crashed in the area of Pearl Mill and Middleton at ... Read More

A 53-year-old Dahlonega woman, Crystal Roman, was arrested on charges of methamphetamine trafficking and fentanyl possession after an extensive investigation by the GBI and local law enforcement. Read More

The public is invited to join family and friends in honoring the life of 28-year-old Georgia pilot killed in the deadliest plane crash in decades. Read More