RABUN COUNTY, Ga. (April 13, 2026) — Authorities have made an arrest in connection with a shots-fired incident reported last week along Highway 197, according to a press release from Sheriff Mark Gerrells. Deputies with the Rabun County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call around 6:40 a.m. on April 7 regarding gunfire near the intersection […]

WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — A wildfire burning on Buzzard Mountain is now approximately 60% contained, according to officials with White County Public Safety, as crews continue efforts to fully control the blaze. During a media briefing Monday, April 13, officials said the fire is currently estimated at about 26 acres. The U.S. Forest Service has […]

MORGANTON, Ga. (April 2, 2026) — A late-night altercation between a father and son in Fannin County has resulted in the death of a 54-year-old man, according to the Fannin County Sheriff’s Office. Chief Deputy Maj. Keith Bosen said deputies were dispatched at approximately 10 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1, to a residence located at […]

FANNIN COUNTY, Ga. — Authorities are investigating the death of a Belgian draft mule found along a roadway in Fannin County under circumstances that have raised concerns among local residents. According to a statement from Cowgirl Up Stables, the animal, identified as “Big Jon,” was discovered deceased on Old Quarry Road, a heavily traveled route […]

PICKENS COUNTY, Ga. — A Pickens County man is in custody after authorities say he made threatening statements on social media that prompted an investigation and subsequent arrest. According to the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were notified on Wednesday, April 8, after a concerned citizen reported a social media post allegedly made by Jerry […]

FANNIN COUNTY, Ga.- Federal and state law enforcement agencies conducted coordinated raids Wednesday at multiple dermatology clinics across North Georgia and Southeast Tennessee, disrupting patient appointments and prompting questions about a potential ongoing investigation. Agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services were seen at several locations […]

PICKENS COUNTY, Ga. – Authorities responded to reports of gunfire in the Lance Road area, where an incident stemming from a domestic dispute led to one person being taken into custody, officials said. According to law enforcement, deputies were dispatched to the area after receiving calls about shots being fired. Upon arrival, deputies determined the […]

FLOYD COUNTY, Ga. — The Floyd County Board of Commissioners has approved a contract of up to $520,000 to begin stabilizing the county’s historic courthouse following fire damage, officials announced Monday. The decision came during a special called meeting on April 6, 2026, and remains pending final legal review. County leaders said the stabilization effort […]

MADISON COUNTY, Ga. – At the request of the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, the GBI is investigating an officer involved shooting in Hull, Madison County, GA, involving an off-duty GBI agent. The GBI is also investigating an aggravated assault that occurred before the officer involved shooting. Earnest Howard, age 47, of Athens, GA, was shot […]

DAWSON COUNTY, Ga. – The GBI has arrested and charged Loron Spaulding, age 35, of Gainesville, GA, with Malice Murder in relation to the death of Diaja Benson, age 30, of Dawsonville, GA. The Cumming Police Department requested the GBI to investigate Benson’s death. On Friday, March 13, 2026, at about 11:00 a.m., the GBI, […]

HART COUNTY, Ga. – The GBI has arrested and charged Robert Kenyon Mercer, age 45, of Canon, Hart County, Georgia, with three counts of Unlawful Surveillance and three counts of Sexual Exploitation of Children. In February of 2026, the GBI’s Child Exploitation and Computer Crimes (CEACC) Unit received a request from the North Carolina Internet […]

JACKSON COUNTY, Ga. – The GBI has arrested and charged former Maysville Municipal Court Clerk Jessica Daniels, age 48, for Computer Trespass, Computer Forgery, and Theft by Taking. In February of 2026, the Maysville Police Department requested the GBI Office of Special Investigations to assist with an investigation into missing money from the Maysville Municipal […]

BANKS COUNTY, Ga. – The GBI has arrested and charged Haminton Cuadros, age 34, of Commerce, Banks County, GA, with 3 counts of Sexual Exploitation of Children. In November 2025, the GBI’s Child Exploitation and Computer Crimes Unit (CEACC) began an investigation into Cuadros’ online activity after receiving a Cyber Tipline Report from the National Center […]

WHITE COUNTY, Ga. – The GBI has arrested and charged Justin Edge, age 25, of Clermont, White County, Georgia, with two counts of Sexual Exploitation of Children. In June of 2024, the GBI’s Child Exploitation and Computer Crimes (CEACC) Unit received a request from the Hall County Sheriff’s Office in reference to an Internet Crimes […]

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ga. — The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office responded to multiple incidents over the past week, including a barricaded gunman situation and a separate burglary investigation that resulted in several arrests. According to officials, deputies from both the Patrol Division and Criminal Investigations Division attempted to serve an arrest warrant on Jim Grizzle Road […]

WALKER COUNTY, Ga. — Animal control officers responded to a distressing case of animal abandonment this week after three dogs were found in dire condition at a local cemetery, according to Walker County Animal Control. The incident began Sunday evening when a concerned citizen reported multiple dogs left behind at McWilliams Cemetery, located near West […]