INSURANCE AND SAFETY FIRE COMMISSIONER NEWS RELEASE ATLANTA – On Wednesday, the Georgia Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner’s Office issued a cease and desist order and monetary penalty against Dawsonville-based Bride Lights, LLC, for illegal fireworks activity. Bride Lights owner, Ty Smith, had initially contacted local authorities in mid-May for permission to host […]
Read More »Attorney for family of teen found dead in Dawson County jail begins investigation
DAWSON COUNTY, Ga. –AJ Richman, the lawyer for the family of the man found dead in the Dawson County Detention Center on June 2 issued a statement today (June 18) regarding the death of 18-year-old Jonathan Sanford. Richman said his law office has started its own investigation to determine whether jail personnel failures contributed to […]
Read More »Board of Education meets Tuesday
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. – The White County Board of Commissioners will meet in a voting session Tuesday (June 23) at 8 a.m. School Superintendent Dr. Laurie Burkett will review the voter-approved 2020 education special purpose local option sales tax. White County voters gave an overwhelming thumbs up to the $29,500,000 one percent tax on June […]
Read More »Attorney for family of teen found dead in Dawson County jail begins investigation
DAWSON COUNTY, Ga. –AJ Richman, the lawyer for the family of the man found dead in the Dawson County Detention Center on June 2 issued a statement today (June 18) regarding the death of 18-year-old Jonathan Sanford. Richman said his law office has started its own investigation to determine whether jail personnel failures contributed to […]
Read More »Angry family members and friends of Jonathan Sanford call for Sheriff Johnson’s resignation
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. – Some 20-30 family and friends gathered at the roundabout Monday carrying signs and voicing their anger toward Sheriff Jeff Johnson following the death of Jonathan Sanford, 18, who died in the Dawson County Detention Center June 2, less than 24 hours after he was arrested for DUI and possession of marijuana. Carrying […]
Read More »Suspects arrested after armed robbery at Cleveland convenience store
Cleveland Police Department Press Release CLEVELAND, Ga. — Saturday (May 23) at approximately 6:18 pm, a male subject entered the Chevron Convenience Store on East Kytle Street in the City of Cleveland brandishing two firearms and demanding money. The Clerk handed over the requested items and the subject left the scene getting into a small […]
Read More »Woody’s Barber Shop still going strong after 94 years on Dahlonega square
DAHLONEGA, Ga. – There is something nostalgic about an old barbershop. They evoke wonderful memories of the past like a father taking his son for that first haircut. Or the soothing comfort of a hot lather shave or the scent of a Witch Hazel wafting through the air. Woody’s Barber Shop in downtown Dahlonega is […]
Read More »BOC set to consider employee salary increase during Thursday work session
DAWSON COUNTY, Ga. – The Board of Commissioners will consider a pay raise for county employees when it meets in a work session Thursday (June 17) at 4 p.m. in the County Administration building. Human Resources Director Brad Gould will report the increase in pay would impact 101 county employees and cost taxpayers $116,000. In […]
Read More »Nicholson challenges Goodger for District 1 seat on Board of Commissioners
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. – Jerry Nicholson is a candidate for the White County Board of Commissioners in District 1. Fetch Your News attempted to interview Nicholson but he said he was too busy with his campaign and offered this written statement instead: “First and foremost, I’m running for District 1 Board of Commissioners to serve […]
Read More »The race for 9th District State Rep. has attracted six candidates
DAWSON COUNTY, Ga. – One of the most important elections that will take place May 19 is the race for 9th District State Representative. The Ninth District includes all of Lumpkin County, the majority of Dawson County and a portion of Forsyth County. Meet the candidates: STEVE LEIBEL Steve is a successful attorney, small […]
Read More »UPDATE candidate qualifying Day 4
DAWSON COUNTY, Ga. – The following is an update of the candidates that qualified to run in county, state and federal races through Thursday: COUNTY RACES Board of Commissioners Chairman — Billy Thurmond (I), Renee Duren County Commissioner District 2 – Chris Gaines (I) County Commissioner District 4 Emory Dooley Sheriff – Jeff Johnson (I), […]
Read More »Sheriff Johnson seeks 15 percent pay increase for deputies
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. – Two weeks after Dawson County Fire and Emergency Services Director Danny Thompson made a heartfelt plea for a pay raise for his employees, Sheriff Jeff Johnson made the same request on behalf of his law enforcement officers during Tuesday’s work session. During an hour-long presentation, Johnson said the county is facing a […]
Read More »Couple charged with trespassing, firing weapon in city limits
CLEVELAND, Ga. — A White County woman and Hall County man face multiple charges for allegedly trashing a car and firing a weapon inside the city limits May 20. Officer Brandon Wood was on duty inside the Cleveland Police Department when he heard gunshots and went to investigate. Wood drove to the area of Mary’s […]
Read More »White, Lumpkin authorities searching for missing woman
DAHLONEGA, Ga. – Lt. Alan Roach in the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office issued the following press release: On April 15 at approximately 6 a.m. The White County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call for service involving a missing person near the White/Lumpkin County line on Sandy Flats Road and Dugas Road. Once on scene, The […]
Read More »No. 4 Nighthawks defeat Georgia College, 7-4
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – Nik Levensteins hit a three-run blast in the second inning to get things started for the No. 4 University of North Georgia baseball team as the Nighthawks went on to claim a 7-4 win over Georgia College Sunday. After Nick Clarno and Tyler Courtney reached base in front of Levensteins, the freshman from Arvada, Colorado, hit his second […]
Read More »Three people seriously injured in weekend crash on Post Road
CLEVELAND, Ga. –Three people were seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash on Post Road Friday evening. According to the Georgia State Patrol report, the wreck occurred shortly after 7 p.m. when a 1997 Ford F-250 driven by 22-year-old Austin Scott Jarrard was traveling east on Post Road when he lost control while negotiating a left […]
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