*Gainesville Police Chief Jay Parrish has been named the Outstanding Chief of the Year by the Georgia Association of Police Chiefs. This award annually recognizes the honoree for his or her service to the association, their community, and accomplishments as a law enforcement administrator.
*The bride who was critically injured in a wedding night helicopter crash that killed her new husband in Dawson County earlier this year has sued the helicopter company and wedding venue. The suit says both should have known that the chopper should never have taken off because of stormy weather. EARLIER STORY. POSTED JUNE 25: NTSB report: No conclusions on cause of fatal helicopter crash