PRESS RELEASE – On October 7, 2024, in the Superior Court of Haralson County GA, James Todd Fincham, a 59-year-old W/M, was sentenced to 30 years to serve 18 in prison for Trafficking Methamphetamine, multiple other drug related charges and Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony. Fincham entered a blind (non-negotiated) […]

PRESS RELEASE – Stephens County Sheriff’s Office Responds to Stephens County High School Parent Concerns At approximately 6:55 a.m., deputies with the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call where shots were fired. During their investigation, deputies learned the shots were fired in response to a domestic dispute which occurred between neighbors by phone […]

PRESS RELEASE – In the early morning hours of Sept. 30, 2024, a deputy with the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office and an officer from the Toccoa Police Department were conducting routine patrols on Big A Road when they observed suspicious activity behind a local business. Their investigation resulted in the arrests of Bruce Bailey, 31 […]

PRESS RELEASE – Dahlonega, GA (September 30, 2024)– At the request of the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office, GBI agents are investigating an officer involved shooting in Dahlonega, Georgia. Malachi Mayfield, age 27, of Dahlonega, GA was shot and injured in the incident. No officers were injured. Preliminary information indicates on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at […]

GEORGIA – Hurricane Helene brought high winds, heavy rain, and damage to trees and power lines. Jackson EMC announced that crews are actively working to restore power to 10,808 members across their service area. They stated that this number is already down from nearly 20,000 it started at earlier today. Jackson EMC has “180 contractor […]

ATLANTA – As Hurricane Helene approaches Georgia, Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King is urging Georgians to take several precautions before the storm. “Hurricane Helene is expected to make landfall along the Gulf Coast as a major hurricane and continue into Georgia with devastating wind speeds,” said Commissioner King. “Because these damaging winds […]

TOWNS COUNTY, Ga. – Towns County Sheriff’s Office investigators began an investigation into rumor of a threat against Towns County Schools. A 17-year-old from Murphy, NC was suspected so Towns County Sheriff’s investigators began monitoring the 17-year-old’s social media accounts. On Friday, September 20th a threat against Towns County Schools was detected. Arrests and search […]

PRESS RELEASE – Due to weather concerns, the Fannin County School System will operate on a Virtual Learning Day schedule Thursday, September 26, and Friday, September 27, 2024. All extracurricular activities have been canceled. All 12-month employees, principals, and assistant principals should report at regular time if it is safe to do so. Information specific […]

WHITE COUNTY, Ga. – The GBI has arrested and charged Jimmy Moss, age 36, of Cleveland, GA, for trafficking methamphetamine. On September 17, 2024, the Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office, along with deputies from the White County Sheriff’s Office and officers from the Georgia Department of Community Supervision served a fugitive warrant on Moss at […]

PRESS RELEASE – On Saturday, September 21st, while at a party at Brasstown Valley Resort, a 17-year-old male student at Union County Schools, made threats toward Union County Schools, directly to three juvenile students. Towns County Sheriff’s Office investigators were called to interview the witnesses. Due to the threat being made in Towns County, Towns […]

WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. – At the request of the Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office, GBI agents are investigating an officer involved shooting in Whitfield County, GA. Alicia Mayorga-Rangel, age 32, of Dalton, GA, was shot and killed in the incident. No deputies were injured in the incident. On September 20, 2024, at about 11:35 p.m., Whitfield […]

PRESS RELEASE – Gilmer County Sheriff Stacy Nicholson announces that three Ellijay men have been charged with Felony Murder, stemming from an investigation which began on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at approximately 10:50PM. Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a 911 call regarding a person being shot. Upon their arrival, along with EMS personnel, […]

HABERSHAM COUNTY, Ga. – The GBI is investigating an officer involved shooting in Clarkesville, Georgia.  The Habersham County Sheriff’s Office and the Clarkesville Police Department requested that the GBI conduct an independent investigation on September 7, 2024.  One man identified as Aaron Allen Patterson, age 41, of Clarkesville, Georgia, was shot and taken to a […]

PRESS RELEASE – On September 14, 2024 at 11:24 PM, Deputy Matt Nichols was dispatched to Murphy Campus BLVD in reference to a vehicle on the side of the road. On arrival, Deputy Nichols observed a silver Dodge Neon in a ditch with a female in the driver’s seat. During the investigation of the wreck, […]

PRESS RELEASE – On August 20, 2024, a Chattooga County jury found Larry Dale Dooley guilty on one count of trafficking in methamphetamine and one count of possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute. The evidence at trial established that the defendant, a five-time convicted felon, was arrested in the course of a sting operation […]