Oakwood ICE detention facility coverage

• Warehouse in Oakwood could become an ICE detention site / By Will Daughtry, Feb. 2, 2026
• Rep. Collins issues statement regarding proposed ICE detention site in Social Circle / By Will Daughtry, Feb. 5, 2026
• Potential Oakwood ICE facility to close “within two weeks,” will feed Social Circle location / By Will Daughtry, Feb. 10, 2026
• City of Oakwood issues official statement regarding potential ICE detention site / By Will Daughtry, Feb. 11, 2026
• Gainesville Mayor Thompson, Rep. Clyde comment on Oakwood ICE facility / By Will Daughtry, Feb. 12, 2026
• 9th District candidates, local officials issue statements regarding proposed ICE facility / By Will Daughtry, Feb. 12, 2026
• Oakwood City Council urges DHS to halt all action on proposed ICE detention facility / By Will Daughtry, March 10, 2026
• Oakwood manager says “nothing’s off the table” as Social Circle sues ICE / By Will Daughtry, May 21, 2026
• UPDATE: Potential Oakwood ICE facility remains off the table, city ready to file suit / By Will Daughtry, July 13, 2026
• Flowery Branch, Oakwood police sign Task Force agreements with ICE / By Will Daughtry, Aug. 3, 2026

Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch DUI trial, recall efforts

• Hall County Sheriff “stated he binge drinks” according to GSP / By Will Daughtry, March 4, 2026
• Suppression of evidence hearing for suspended Hall Co. Sheriff ends without clear answers / By Will Daughtry, June 9, 2026
• UPDATE: 15-day extension to verify Gerald Couch recall application granted / By Will Daughtry, July 10, 2026
• Community members start collecting signatures in Couch recall / By Will Daughtry, July 22, 2026
• When and where the Gerald Couch recall petition will be this week / By Will Daughtry, July 27, 2026

Hall County Solicitor Stephanie Woodard saga

• Former Hall County Solicitor’s Office employee files lawsuit against Stephanie Woodard for retaliation / By Will Daughtry, June 28, 2024
• Hall Co. Solicitor General resigns from office amid criminal, civil charges / By Will Daughtry, Aug. 9, 2024
• Former Hall Co. Solicitor Stephanie Woodard takes plea agreement, 24 charges dropped / By Will Daughtry, Aug. 30, 2024
• Former Hall Co. employee files response – “Hall County joined the retaliation Woodard began” / By Will Daughtry, Sept. 6, 2024
• Civil suit against Hall Co., Stephanie Woodard gets hearing on attempt to dismiss complaints / By Will Daughtry, Nov. 22, 2024
• Inez Grant selected by Gov. Kemp to be new Hall Co. Solicitor General / By Will Daughtry, April 14, 2025
• Inez Grant speaks about formal appointment to be Hall County Solicitor General / By Will Daughtry, April 23, 2025
• Supreme Court of Georgia rejects Woodard’s petition for voluntary discipline / By Will Daughtry, May 28, 2025
• Update: Hall County pays former employee over $300,000 in Stephanie Woodard retaliation civil case / By Will Daughtry, June 6, 2025
• Woodard now requesting a suspension from Georgia Supreme Court / By Will Daughtry, July 18, 2025
• Georgia Supreme Court suspends Stephanie Woodard for 12-months starting last June / By Will Daughtry, Jan. 5, 2026

Towns County Sheriff Ken Henderson removal for battery

• Towns County deputy reportedly shot during traffic stop / By Will Daughtry, Dec. 16, 2024
• Former Towns County deputy arrested after falsely reporting shooting, GBI says / By Will Daughtry, Jan. 21, 2025
• UPDATE: Towns Co. Sheriff Ken Henderson remains under investigation for alleged misconduct / By Will Daughtry, Sept. 23, 2025
• Hiawassee Police Department deputized by Towns Co. Sheriff’s Office / By Will Daughtry, Nov. 25, 2025
• Gov. Kemp appoints review commission to examine indictment of Towns Co. Sheriff / By Will Daughtry, Dec. 2, 2025
• Former Towns Co. Sheriff Ken Henderson resigns, sentenced to 10-years probation / By Will Daughtry, Aug. 24, 2026

Journalist detained by ICE

• Journalist detained by ICE outside of Atlanta faces added charges in Gwinnett County / By Will Daughtry, June 20, 2025
• DeKalb Co. charges against metro-Atlanta journalist detained by ICE dropped, Gwinnett Co. charges remain / By Will Daughtry, June 26, 2025
• Journalist remains in ICE custody, Gwinnett Co. drops charges / By Will Daughtry, July 10, 2026

Barrow Commission Alex Ward has ethics complaint filed by political opponent

• Barrow Co. Commissioner has ethics complaint filed against him for paid court mediation work / By Will Daughtry, Dec. 23, 2025
• Barrow Co. approves legal counsel as commissioner faces ethics complaint / By Will Daughtry, Jan. 22, 2026
• Ethics complaint against Barrow Co. commissioner dismissed / By Will Daughtry, Feb. 18, 2026
• Private Investigator announces campaign for Barrow County Commission District 4 / By Will Daughtry, Feb. 20, 2026
• Alex Ward wins primary for Barrow Co. Commission District 4 / By Will Daughtry, May 20, 2026

Flowery Branch hires former controversial Glynn County police chief

• Flowery Branch hires former Glynn County police chief / By Will Daughtry, Oct. 29, 2025
• UPDATE: New FBPD Deputy Chief to have hearing before POST Council in 2026 / By Will Daughtry, Oct. 31, 2025

Three Horizon Christian Academy students killed in Florida crash identified

By Will Daughtry, April 8, 2026

Hall Co. unveils AI chatbot to field citizens’ questions

By Will Daughtry, April 6, 2026

Flowery Branch City Council votes on proposed development on Hog Mountain Road

By Will Daughtry, April 2, 2026

109-acre, $55-million development proposed in Habersham County

By Will Daughtry, March 27, 2026

Ossoff delivers $190,000 for Boys and Girls Clubs of Lanier

By Will Daughtry, March 24, 2026

Bob Norton to be sworn in as Ward 1 Gainesville City Councilor amid no opposition

By Will Daughtry, March 13, 2026

Sen. Ossoff delivers $1.8-million to Salvation Army of Gainesville

By Will Daughtry, March 11, 2026

SK Battery lays off 958, Jackson Co. Commission Chair: “difficult news for our community”

By Will Daughtry, March 7, 2026

18-year-old arrested for vehicular homicide that claimed the life of a North Hall teacher

By Will Daughtry, March 7, 2026

Jefferson police officer fired, arrested following property damage incident

By Will Daughtry, March 6, 2026

Georgia U.S. Reps. kill release of congressional sexual misconduct reports

By Will Daughtry, March 5, 2026

Sen. Ossoff urges Congress to ban large corporations from buying single-family homes

By Will Daughtry, March 4, 2026

“March for Truth” to be held in Gainesville to “shed light” on Epstein files

By Will Daughtry, March 3, 2026

Jefferson PD officer placed on administrative leave, GBI investigating following incident

By Will Daughtry, March 3, 2026

Area politicians’ comments on U.S.-Israeli strike in Iran

By Will Daughtry, Feb. 28, 2026

Hall Co. State Senator comments on Iran supreme leader’s reported death: “peace through strength”

By Will Daughtry, Feb. 28, 2026

Democrats on Georgia Public Service Commission move to reconsider grid expansion, get shot down 3-2

By Will Daughtry, Feb. 24, 2026

Election board, faith leaders converge at Barrow Courthouse amid Fulton Co. voter data seizure

By Will Daughtry, Feb. 18, 2026

“Wall Street Apartments” could be coming to Gainesville off of Jesse Jewell Parkway

By Will Daughtry, Feb. 12, 2026

Superintendent Schofield discusses protests on WDUN’s “The Martha Zoller Show”

By Will Daughtry, Feb. 6, 2026

Chestatee High School anti-ICE walkout called off

By Will Daughtry, Feb. 4, 2026

Norton Agency holds 2026 forecast to discuss real estate trends

By Will Daughtry, Jan. 28, 2026

VA Secretary, Gainesville native issues statement about VA nurse killed by U.S. Border Patrol

By Will Daughtry, Jan. 26, 2026

Sen. Warnock urges Trump Administration to release internet infrastructure funding

By Will Daughtry, Jan. 22, 2026

Gwinnett sheriff responds amid calls to stop cooperation with ICE

By Will Daughtry, Jan. 19, 2026

Local politicians speak as House votes to extend healthcare subsidies

By Will Daughtry, Jan. 8, 2026

Local representatives, senator react to U.S. strike in Venezuela and capture of Maduro

By Will Daughtry, Jan. 4, 2026

Rep. Collins’ PERMIT Act passes House, will head to Senate

By Will Daughtry, Dec. 14, 2025

Former Truett McConnell VP accused of sexual assault indicted in White County

By Will Daughtry, Dec. 9, 2025

Winder City Council approves vote of no-confidence against Mayor Jimmy Terrell

By Will Daughtry, Dec. 2, 2025

Gwinnett Co. teen raised thousands to help families during SNAP pause

By Will Daughtry, Nov. 20, 2025

All Georgia representatives, senators vote to pass the Epstein Files Transparency Act

By Will Daughtry, Nov. 18, 2025

Data center, 284-acre mixed-use development proposed in Habersham County

By Will Daughtry, Nov. 17, 2025

Hall County, Gainesville governments to host community food drives amid SNAP cuts

By Will Daughtry, Nov. 6, 2025

Pendergrass police chief resigns, investigation leads to no charges

By Will Daughtry, Nov. 5, 2025

BREAKING: Dems flip both PSC seats

By Will Daughtry, Nov. 4, 2025

How local food banks are helping as SNAP will be partially funded for November

By Will Daughtry, Nov. 3, 2025

Gwinnett County allocates $250,000 for food and hygiene products as SNAP funding may lapse

By Will Daughtry, Nov. 1, 2025

Rep. Clyde releases statement following Lake Lanier park closures

By Will Daughtry, Nov. 1, 2025

Multiple Lake Lanier parks set to close due to government shutdown

By Will Daughtry, Oct. 31, 2025

Election preview: development drama in Sky Valley mayoral race

By Will Daughtry, Oct. 31, 2025

Georgia senate committee holds third meeting to eliminate state income tax at Longstreet Cafe

By Will Daughtry, Oct. 21, 2025

Election preview: growth top concern in Lula mayoral race

By Will Daughtry, Oct. 17, 2025

VA Secretary Doug Collins provides update on government shutdown

By Will Daughtry, Oct. 10, 2025

VA Secretary, Gainesville native Doug Collins sounds off on government shutdown

By Will Daughtry, Oct. 3, 2025

UNG cadets could be affected by federal government shutdown

By Will Daughtry, Oct. 1, 2025

Bob Norton announces intent to run for Gainesville City Council Ward 1

By Will Daughtry, Sept. 24, 2025

Funding approved for faith-based health care clinic in controversial Gwinnett Co. decision

By Will Daughtry, Sept. 10, 2025

Special election for house seat in Gwinnett Co. set after retirement of State Rep. Hutchinson

By Will Daughtry, Sept. 8, 2025

Rep. McCormick makes Lake Lanier amendment to energy and water infrastructure spending bill

By Will Daughtry, Sept. 7, 2025

Georgia Senators Warnock, Ossoff call for Health Sec. Kennedy’s resignation

By Will Daughtry, Sept. 4, 2025

Rep. Clyde introduces legislation for members of congress to carry firearms in Washington

By Will Daughtry, Sept. 1, 2025

Rep. Clyde visits district, speaks about Lake Lanier park funding and more

By Will Daughtry, Aug. 27, 2025

Commerce City Council unanimously denies cemetery relocation

By Will Daughtry, Aug. 20, 2025

New Georgia senate committee to boost tourism holds first meeting in Gainesville

By Will Daughtry, Aug. 14, 2025

Former youth pastor living in Winder extradited to Maryland on charges related to sexual abuse of minors

By Will Daughtry, Aug. 12, 2025

State Sen. Drew Echols heads new tourism committee, will hold first meeting Thursday

By Will Daughtry, Aug. 11, 2025

Towns County reports traffic stop leads to ICE detention

By Will Daughtry, Aug. 7, 2025

Warnock announces comprehensive, bipartisan housing legislative package unanimously passes committee

By Will Daughtry, July 29, 2025

Trump administration releases education funding right before schools start back in north Georgia

By Will Daughtry, July 25, 2025

NGHS faces two discrimination-based lawsuits: “‘racist,’ ‘discriminatory,’ ‘retaliatory’ environment”

By Will Daughtry, July 24, 2025

Boys and Girls Clubs of Lanier funding resumed, CEO Mickens speaks out

By Will Daughtry, July 22, 2025

“Good Trouble” demonstration held in Gainesville to oppose Trump administration, honor late Rep. John Lewis

By Will Daughtry, July 17, 2025

Simulation held at Butler Center helps community members understand families facing poverty

By Will Daughtry, July 16, 2025

Boys and Girls Clubs of Lanier could be affected by the Trump administration’s funding freeze

By Will Daughtry, July 11, 2025

U.S. Rep. McCormick introduces resolution that looks to make states pay for deployment of National Guard

By Will Daughtry, June 19, 2025

Hundreds protest near Downtown Gainesville for International Workers’ Day

Article by Will Daughtry, May 1, 2025

After Dahlonega Vietnam veteran died in VA’s care U.S. Government ordered to pay $9.1-million

By Will Daughtry, April 28, 2025

After gun shop’s bank account closure, bank and business owner speak out

By Will Daughtry, April 15, 2025

Now-retired Jefferson police chief on arrest of officer: “it never got in my hands”

By Will Daughtry, March 31, 2025

Gainesville native Doug Collins speaks on VA confirmation 

By Will Daughtry, Feb. 20, 2025

Amid primary challenge, Rep. Andrew Clyde talks 2026 reelection bid

By Will Daughtry, Feb. 6, 2025

Gainesville residents hold ICE protest on Jesse Jewell Parkway

Article by Will Daughtry, Jan. 29, 2025

Hall Co. state legislators speak about most pressing topics at Eggs and Issues

Article by Will Daughtry, Dec. 13, 2024

Thousands of free meals provided to Gainesville community on Thanksgiving

By Will Daughtry, Nov. 28, 2024

Community rallies around Dahlonega bar: “It’s a staple”

By Will Daughtry, Feb. 16, 2026

Beyond Dementia, Alzheimer’s Association hold Dementia Symposium to spread awareness, educate

Article and video by Will Daughtry, Sept. 26, 2024

Officials look for affordable housing solutions as Gainesville homelessness rises 

Article by Will Daughtry, video by Seth Chapman, Aug. 1, 2024

Athens Firefighters Attempt to Turn the Tide in Historic Unionization Drops

By William Daughtry, April 28, 2023

Topics: Unionization, Athens’ unionization efforts, community organization

Photo credits: A picture of an Athens-Clarke County fire station on Milledge Avenue. Photo taken on April 26, 2023 by William Daughtry

Tennis titan: How Manny Diaz became one of SEC’s winningest coaches

By William Daughtry, May 4, 2023

Topics: Georgia men’s tennis, head coach, profile story, coach Diaz

Photo credits: Georgia men’s tennis head coach Manuel Diaz looks at the crowd on April 13, 2023. The University of Georgia men’s tennis team finishes with a 6-1 victory over the Mississippi state at the Dan Magill Tennis Complex in Athens, Georgia. (Photo/Laney Martin: @laneymartinphotography

Ethan Quinn hits his stride: Freshman making an immediate difference

By William Daughtry, Sep. 29, 2022

Topics: University of Georgia, Ethan Quinn, UGA tennis, tennis recruiting

Photo credits: Ethan Quinn awaits a serve against Virginia on Sept. 17, 2022. (Zachery Kelly/UGA Athletics)

2023 Georgia men’s tennis season stories

By William Daughtry

Includes all 18 gamers written by me this season of the Georgia men’s tennis team for the Red and Black as a beat writer.

Photo credits: Georgia tennis players cheer on their teammates on April 13, 2023. The University of Georgia men’s tennis team defeats Mississippi State 6-1 at the Dan Magill Tennis Complex in Athens, Georgia. (Photo: Laney Martin; @laneymartinphotography)

Former Georgia basketball player Anthony Edwards signs extension, selected to Team USA

By William Daughtry, July 10, 2023

Topics: UGA Basketball, NBA, sports

Photo credits: Georgia’s Anthony Edwards celebrates a run by the team. The University of Georgia played Ole Miss in game one of the SEC Tournament, winning by a score of 81-63 on March 11, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo/ Kathryn Skeean, kskeean@randb.com)

Georgia men’s tennis’ Ethan Quinn clinches spot in the 2023 US Open

By William Daughtry, June 7, 2023

Topics: US Open, professional tennis, college tennis

Photo credits: Georgia freshman redshirt Ethan Quinn smiles to the crowd on March 31, 2023. The University of Georgia men’s tennis team defeats Kentucky 5-2 at the Dan Magill Tennis Complex in Athens, Georgia. (Photo:Laney Martin; @laneymartinphotography)

Georgia women’s tennis stumbles against Ohio State, loses 4-0

By William Daughtry, Feb. 6, 2023

Topics: University of Georgia tennis, women’s tennis, Ohio State University tennis

Photo credits: Georgia tennis player Mell Reasco during a match against Mississippi State at Henry Feild Stadium at the Dan Magill Tennis Complex in Athens, Ga., on Sunday, March 6, 2022. (Photo by Tony Walsh)

Georgia men’s tennis opens fall season at Southern Intercollegiate Championships

By William Daughtry, Sep. 19, 2022

Topics: University of Georgia, UGA Tennis, college tennis, tennis, SIC tournament

Photo credits: Georgia tennis player Blake Croyder during a match against Florida at Dan McGill Tennis Complex in Athens, Ga., on Friday, March 11, 2022. (Photo by Mackenzie Miles/UGA Athletics)