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Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest, Fugitive Detained at Local Store

HARALSON COUNTY, Ga. - A routine traffic stop conducted on January 9, 2026, resulted in the arrest of one man…

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Union County Man Arrested on Child Sexual Exploitation Charges

UNION COUNTY, Ga. - A Union County man was taken into custody Wednesday following an investigation that led to multiple…

Bomb Threat at Hart County Middle School Investigated

HART COUNTY, Ga. - A reported bomb threat prompted the evacuation of Hart County Middle School on Tuesday morning, leading…

Boil Water Advisory

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT - The Ellijay-Gilmer County Water & Sewerage Authority (Authority) is issuing a Boiled Water Advisory in the…

GBI Arrests Chattanooga Man on Felony Theft Charge Following Chattooga County Financial Investigation

CHATTOOGA, COUNTY, Ga. - An investigation into suspicious activity involving Chattooga County financial accounts has resulted in a felony arrest,…

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Homicide and Arson Investigation Underway After Woman Found Dead in Dalton House Fire

DALTON, GA - Authorities are investigating a suspected homicide and arson after a woman was found dead inside a burning…

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Haralson County Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Child Sex Crimes

HARALSON COUNTY, Ga. - Haralson County man has been sentenced to decades in prison followed by lifetime probation after being…

Traffic Stop Leads to Drug and Firearm Arrests on New Year’s Eve

PRESS RELEASE - On December 31, 2025, Deputy Dustin Smith observed a vehicle failing to maintain its lane by crossing…

Wanted Fugitive Captured Following Tip

PRESS RELEASE - Yesterday, January 7, 2026, the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office Crime Suppression Unit (CSU) conducted a follow-up investigation…

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Traffic Stop in Stephens County Leads to Three Arrests on Drug Charges

STEPHENS COUNTY, Ga. - A routine traffic stop in the early morning hours of Sunday, Jan. 4, resulted in the…

Four Defendants Convicted of Murder Following Walker County Jury Trial

WALKER COUNTY, Ga. - On December 9, 2025, a Walker County jury found Marcus Allen Chambers, James Logan Darty, Kayla…

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Investigation Ongoing After Domestic Dispute Shooting in Chattooga County

CHATTOOGA COUNTY, Ga. - Investigators with the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office are continuing to examine the circumstances surrounding a shooting…

Two Former Towns County Sheriff’s Office Officials Arrested in Separate GBI Investigations

TOWNS COUNTY, Ga. - Two former officials with the Towns County Sheriff’s Office were arrested Tuesday following separate investigations conducted…

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Authorities Warn of New Phone Scam Targeting Local Bank Customers

WHITE COUNTY, Ga. - Law enforcement officials are warning residents about a new phone scam in which criminals impersonate local…

Four Adults Taken Into Custody After Child Found Unlawfully Restrained in Lumpkin County Home

LUMPKIN COUNTY Ga. - Four adults were taken into custody following the discovery of a young child being unlawfully restrained…

Multi-State High-Speed Chase Ends With Arrest After Shoplifting Investigation

HARALSON COUNTY, Ga. - A shoplifting investigation escalated into a multi-county, multi-state pursuit that ended with the arrest of a…