My Writing

Below is my writing, organized into subsections and listed by date.

This is the main page. To see my best work, Hall County Commission beat coverage, 2026 legislative session coverage, election coverage, or feature stories go to the drop down under “Writing” at the top to find those stories or click the links attached.

On this page is “Politics/News” coverage below, mostly comprised of my time with Access North Georgia / WDUN in Gainesville, Georgia and features an array of stories including Flock Safety abuse, Hall County’s Solicitor General’s alleged fraud while in office, interviews with U.S. Rep. Andrew Clyde, a proposed rock quarry that was vehemently opposed in Jackson County, and multiple protests in downtown Gainesville.

Below that is my work as an intern with WGRZ-2 in Buffalo, New York.

All links are external to outlets I have been a part of. Also, not all of my work with Access North Georgia is on this website. I’ve done hundreds of stories ranging from crime to feel-good stories.

Politics/News

Between “Flock misuse stories” and “Mulberry vs. Gwinnett County drama” are series of stories I covered from a larger coverage standpoint.

Flock misuse stories

Video shot and edited by Will Daughtry, Sept. 3, 2026

Oakwood ICE detention facility coverage

Story by William Daughtry, video obtained from Nick Alex and edited by William Daughtry, Mar 10, 2026 / Facebook link here, Instagram link here:

Apalachee High School shooting, court coverage

Social post on the day of Colin Gray’s sentencing, all photos taken by Will Daughtry:

Social posts on the first day of Colt Gray’s hearing, all photos taken by Will Daughtry:

Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch DUI trial, recall efforts

Video shot and edited by Will Daughtry on July 22, 2026:

Rep. Mike Collins’ staff scandals

Hall County Solicitor Stephanie Woodard saga

Hall County Tax Appraiser vs. Tax Commissioner

Towns County Sheriff Ken Henderson removal for battery

Gainesville SSA closure due to DOGE scare

Andrew Clyde Protest Package for WDUN’s “The Drive at 5”

Story and audio by William Daughtry, March 14, 2025

Journalist detained by ICE

AT&T workers in Hall County strike

Barrow Commission Alex Ward has ethics complaint filed by political opponent

Citizen vs. Barrow County

Flowery Branch hires former controversial Glynn County police chief

Mulberry vs. Gwinnett County drama

Mulberry vs. Gwinnett County Package for WDUN’s “Mornings on Maine Street”

Story and audio by William Daughtry, May 15, 2025

VA Secretary, Gainesville native makes stop at Jasper gun store

By Will Daughtry, Sept. 25, 2026

Video edited and shot by Will Daughtry, Sept. 29, 2026. Facebook link, Instagram link

Demorest Police Chief, Assistant Chief both resign

By Will Daughtry, Sept. 25, 2026

Dispatch audio from NGMC bomb threat released, investigation continuing

By Will Daughtry, Sept. 24, 2026

Audio social post retrieved by Will Daughtry / Access North Georgia via open records request:

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Instagram link and YouTube link

Venezuela man detained, beaten by ICE in Gainesville

By Will Daughtry, Aug. 21, 2026

Riverside Military Academy announces new board of trustees president, influx of private investment

By Will Daughtry, Aug. 10, 2026

Buford commissioners approve warehouse on Buford Corn Maze property

By Will Daughtry, Aug. 7, 2026

Reps. Clyde, McCormick, Collins, Loudermilk urge ATF to limit firearm record retention

By Will Daughtry, Aug. 5, 2026

Health care workers, advocates speak out against Medicaid cuts in Lavonia

Story and video by Will Daughtry, July 29, 2026

Three Commerce adults arrested after five children reportedly found in ‘deplorable’ conditions

By Will Daughtry, July 15, 2026

Ossoff, Warnock release statements amid rumors Trump will delegitimize their 2021 wins

By Will Daughtry, July 14, 2026

Hall Co. Sheriff’s Office Investigator resigns after DUI, hit-and-run arrest

By Will Daughtry, July 13, 2026

Flowery Branch’s Post 3 Councilor resigns after deciding to move out of city

By Will Daughtry, July 8, 2026

Cleveland woman pleads not guilty, arraigned on murder charges in 4-year-old’s death

By Will Daughtry, July 8, 2026

Gwinnett Chairwoman appointed board chair of water planning district

By Will Daughtry, June 30, 2026

Sen. Ossoff delivers funding for the Hall County Habitat for Humanity

By Will Daughtry, June 10, 2026

Clyde Armory gets weapons deal with Savannah, ‘I have nothing to do with it‘

By Will Daughtry, June 8, 2026

Gainesville Police Chief details homeless camp clearances

By Will Daughtry, June 5, 2026

158-acre ‘Project Orchid’ to be presented in Jefferson on Monday

By Will Daughtry, May 31, 2026

Town of Bethlehem Council overrules Mayor’s veto on town-owned property

By Will Daughtry, May 5, 2026

Pay-to-park system implemented for downtown Gainesville Square

By Will Daughtry, May 4, 2026

Story by William Daughtry, video by Avery Bryson, May 5, 2026:

Rep. Romman, Rep. Ali to be in attendance as Keurig Dr. Pepper workers hold rally in Norcross

By Will Daughtry, April 29, 2026

Maysville Fire volunteers, White County crews assist south Georgia with wildfires

By Will Daughtry, April 27, 2026

Video shot and edited by Will Daughtry on May 22, 2026:

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

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

Video open records requested and reel edited by Will Daughtry:

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

Video open records requested and reel edited by Will Daughtry:

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

Story and video 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

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

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

By Will Daughtry, Oct. 21, 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

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

By Will Daughtry, Sept. 10, 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

Videos, photos, and story by Will Daughtry, July 17, 2025

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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

Rep. Collins’ PERMIT Act passes committee, will go to House floor for vote

By Will Daughtry, June 29, 2025

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

By Will Daughtry, June 19, 2025

Gainesville sees pair of No Kings protests on the same day of Trump’s military parade

Videos, photos, and story by Will Daughtry, June 14, 2025

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Most of new Georgia election rules struck down by Georgia Supreme Court

By Will Daughtry, June 10, 2025

Rep. Andrew Clyde speaks on Trump’s big bill passing the Budget Committee

By Will Daughtry, May 19, 2025




Hundreds protest near Downtown Gainesville for International Workers’ Day

By Will Daughtry, May 1, 2025

May Day Protest Package for WDUN’s “The Drive at 5”

Story and audio by William Daughtry, May 2, 2025

SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler speaks in Suwanee about tariffs, job growth

Article by Will Daughtry, video by Avery Bryson, April 28, 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


Family member of Cheryl Williams Frady speaks after 17th anniversary of unsolved murder

By Will Daughtry, April 14, 2025

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

By Will Daughtry, March 31, 2025

Officer Arrest Package for WDUN’s “The Drive at 5”

Story and audio by William Daughtry, March 31, 2025

Rep. Clyde reportedly received Elon Musk donation, moved to impeach federal judge

By Will Daughtry, March 25, 2025

Gainesville native Doug Collins speaks on VA confirmation 

By Will Daughtry, Feb. 20, 2025


State Senators react to bill advancing that prevents transgender women from competing in women’s sports

By Will Daughtry, Feb. 7, 2025


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

By Will Daughtry, Feb. 6, 2025


Gainesville ICE protest garners reactions online, Rep. Clyde weighs in

By Will Daughtry, Jan. 1, 2025

Gainesville residents hold ICE protest on Jesse Jewell Parkway

By Will Daughtry, Jan. 29, 2025

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

By Will Daughtry, Dec. 13, 2024

Local school officials react as Georgia Promise Scholarship list redacted

By Will Daughtry, Dec. 13, 2024

Thousands of free meals provided to Gainesville community on Thanksgiving

By Will Daughtry, Nov. 28, 2024


Hall County Board of Education approves FY2025 budget, sets millage rate

By Will Daughtry, July 16, 2024

Update: Georgia voters have their say

By Craig Nelson and William Daughtry, May 24, 2022

Topics: Election, primaries, Georgia voters, Coastal Georgia

Photo credits: Ballot-marking devices and printers for the paper ballots await May primary voters for early voting at the Savannah Civic Center in Chatham County. Credit: The Current GA

Ballot-marking devices and printers for the paper ballots await May primary voters for early voting at the Savannah Civic Center in Chatham County. Credit: The Current GA

WGRZ-2 Internship

2023 WGRZ-2 Buffalo Summer Internship

By William Daughtry

Linked is a page to my stories for my internship at WGRZ-2 in Buffalo, NY from June 5-Aug. 11. I wrote 50 stories for the web, shadowing reporters on many of them. I also made a reel that can be accessed above under the “Reel” tab.