HABERSHAM COUNTY, Ga. — A second Habersham County Sheriff’s Office deputy has been fired and arrested after an internal audit found he allegedly accessed license plate data for personal purposes, according to the sheriff’s office. Former Deputy Jonathan Thomas is accused of accessing the agency’s Flock camera system and using retained license plate information for […]

GORDON COUNTY, Ga. — A Calhoun man was arrested Thursday afternoon after authorities say he crashed into a Gordon County fire engine and fled the scene. The collision happened around 1 p.m. Aug. 20 at the intersection of Interstate 75 and U.S. Highway 41. According to authorities, the fire engine was stopped in traffic when […]

GILMER COUNTY, Ga. — Gilmer County has received approval to move forward with the installation of a Safe Haven Baby Box, providing another option for the safe and confidential surrender of infants in the community. Gilmer County Fire Rescue Chief Sam West announced the approval, saying the department is supporting efforts to bring the resource […]

GILMER COUNTY, Ga. — A pursuit that began in Pickens County crossed into Gilmer County early Saturday morning, ending with a crash and an extensive search involving deputies, a K9 team and a drone. The Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office said it was notified during the early morning hours of Aug. 15 that Pickens County deputies […]

TOWNS COUNTY, Ga. — Former Towns County Sheriff Kenneth Henderson resigned from office Monday after pleading guilty to three charges as part of a negotiated plea agreement in Towns County Superior Court. Appalachian Judicial Circuit District Attorney Frank Wood said Henderson pleaded guilty to simple battery against a police officer, violation of oath of office […]

JASPER, Ga. — A former Jasper Police Department officer has been arrested on multiple charges following an investigation into an alleged on-duty altercation earlier this year. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced Monday, Aug. 24, that John Massey, 31, of Jasper, was arrested and charged with two counts of simple battery, one count of criminal […]

PICKENS COUNTY, Ga. — Two 17-year-olds have been arrested following an investigation into gunfire reported near a large gathering in the Talking Rock area over the weekend. According to the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were monitoring traffic near the gathering during the early morning hours of Saturday, Aug. 15, when they heard multiple gunshots. […]

GEORGIA — Republican leaders and supporters from across Georgia are set to gather in Warner Robins this weekend for the Central Georgia Fish Fry 2026. The Houston, Peach and Bibb County Republican parties will present the event on Saturday, Aug. 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Roy H. “Sonny” Watson Health Pavilion, […]

LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga. — Motorists are being urged to use extra caution on North Georgia roads as cyclists begin training for the annual Six Gap Bicycle Ride, scheduled for Sept. 26-27. With the event approaching, drivers can expect to see an increase in cyclists training on roadways throughout the area, particularly during the early morning […]

FLOYD COUNTY, Ga. — The Floyd County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of one of its Top 10 Most Wanted individuals following a coordinated fugitive investigation. Jefferey Scott Stamey is now in custody after being located at a motel in neighboring Polk County, where he was taken into custody without incident. The arrest was […]

GILMER COUNTY, Ga. — A residential structure was destroyed by fire as thunderstorms moved through Gilmer County late Tuesday night, Aug. 11, and into early Wednesday morning. Gilmer County fire and rescue crews were dispatched to a residence in the Harris Branch area during the storms. According to Gilmer County Fire Rescue, emergency crews encountered […]

RABUN COUNTY, Ga. — A wanted fugitive out of Lumpkin County was taken into custody following a brief standoff with law enforcement in Rabun County, according to Sheriff Mark Gerrells. The Rabun County Sheriff’s Office and Dillard Police Department conducted a joint operation in the area of Highway 246 and Trinity Lane to locate and […]

BANKS COUNTY, Ga. — A stolen vehicle alert led to a police pursuit and the arrest of a 40-year-old man in Banks County on Aug. 13, according to the Banks County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies received a Flock license plate reader alert indicating that a stolen vehicle was traveling through the county. Deputies located the vehicle […]

HART COUNTY, Ga. — A body has been recovered from Lake Hartwell nearly two months after a drowning victim went missing, according to the Hart County Sheriff’s Office. Shortly after 9 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 15, Bruce’s Legacy Search and Rescue Team notified the sheriff’s office that crews had located the body of a deceased […]

LAFAYETTE, Ga. — Two LaFayette Police Department officers have received commendations after an investigation stemming from a suspicious-person call led authorities to connect a suspect to multiple entering-auto thefts in the area. According to the department, Sergeant Simpson and Patrolman McDaniel responded on Aug. 7 to a report of a suspicious man loitering on the […]

WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. — A man is being held without bond following a child exploitation investigation in Whitfield County, according to the Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office said its Special Victims Unit completed a local child exploitation case on Wednesday, Aug. 12, resulting in the arrest of Mark Releford. Releford is charged with […]