WAYNESVILLE, NC.- Waynesville Officers were able to use the new tool known as the CAM Bracelet while making the arrest of Jason Holland for DWI. On Friday, Sept. 23, Jason Holland, was arrested for Driving While Impaired after an incident on South Main Street. Officers were called to South Main Street in the area of […]
Read More »Update on Catoosa Railroad Project
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga.- The Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office has provided an update on the railroad project that is a partnership with the Catoosa Board of Education for the improvement of the tracks for the safe crossing of school buses. The Sheriff’s Office and Board of Education have been working with CSX to have used railroad […]
Read More »Trouble calling 911 in Tennessee/Georiga
BRADLEY COUNTY, Ga.-Bradley County 911 has noticed that some Verizon wireless customers are experiencing trouble calling 911. This is a problem being experienced in other parts of the state as well. Verizon is working on the problem until the problem is resolved to contact emergency personnel call 423-728-7280 or 423-728-7298. Update: There are some reports […]
Read More »Waynesville Resident Arrested on Drug and Parole Violations
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Ga.- The Waynesville Police Department Tac Unit received an anonymous tip leading to the arrest of Chad Nathan Bennett on a parole violation and drug charges. Bennett was wanted for a parole violation and other pending felony warrants. He was located by police at the Waynesville Plaza sitting inside his vehicle. When officers […]
Read More »Listeria Outbreak Brie and Camembert cheeses Recalls
BREAKING NEWS- The CDC reports a listeria outbreak in Brie and Camembert cheeses sold nationwide in the U.S and Mexico. At this time there have only been six reported illnesses and one hospitalization in relation to the outbreak. The states that so far have reported illnesses are California, Michigan, Texas, Georgia, New Jersey, and Massachusetts. […]
Read More »Jury Scam in Gordon County
GORDON COUNTY, Ga.- The Gordon County Clerk of Superior Court Grant Walraven issued a statement warning against a new Jury Scam circulating in Gordon County. “Citizens are called and told they have missed jury duty and that they have to pay a fine, they have a bench warrant issued or they could be arrested,” stated […]
Read More »Update on Theron Knight
PICKENS COUNTY, Ga.- Earlier today Pickens County Sheriff’s office released a statement with an update for the missing person Theron Knight. Knight was discovered in a wooded area about a quarter mile from his home on Gordon Road in Jasper. At this time the cause of death is still under investigation, however, foul play is […]
Read More »Atlanta Gas Light Closes Part of westbound McGinnis Ferry Road
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga.- Atlanta Gas Light company is closing parts of the far right lane on the westbound side of McGinnis Ferry Road from Old Atlanta Rd. to Scales Road in Gwinnett County beginning Monday, Oct. 3. The intermittent lane closures are due to natural gas infrastructure improvements in the right of way. The project […]
Read More »County Sends Letter To City Requesting Denial of Annexation
DAWSON COUNTY, Ga.- The Dawson County Commissioners voted to send a letter to the City of Dawsonville requesting that they deny the annexation of JSW Gee Corner, 922 Hwy 53 east. The commissioners also approved the SRO contract with Dawson County Schools at the meeting. They voted to accept a Victims of Crime Act grant […]
Read More »5% Pay Increase For Dawson County Employees
DAWSON COUNTY, Ga.- The Dawson County Commissioners voted to give a 5% pay increase to all county employees except elected officials that are already receiving a raise in accordance with the state in Jan. The Commissioners also voted to appoint an Interim EMA Director. They also added an interim deputy EMA director as well. Commissioner […]
Read More »Education Luncheon
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga.- On Aug. 18 the Lumpkin County Chamber of Commerce hosted a luncheon to give educators in the community an opportunity to tell the public how education in Lumpkin is currently tracking. The educators were Dr. Bonita Jacobs, President of the University of North Georgia, Tim McDonald, President of Lanier Tech, Dr. Rob […]
Read More »Former Teacher Speaks Out
WHITE COUNTY, Ga.- Former Drama teacher at White County High School, Hannah Skelton, is speaking out against the treatment she received from Assistant Principal and Fine Arts Administrator Adam Wiley during the previous school year. Skelton is a White County graduate class of 2015, that went to college with the intention of coming back and […]
Read More »City Votes to Move Into Mediation With County over Local Option Sales Tax
DAHLONEGA, Ga.- The City Council voted to move into mediation with the county over the split on the Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) during their Aug. 1 meeting. Sheriff Stacy Jarrard brought an idea for a crosswalk safety program to the council for their consideration. City Engineer Mark Buchanan also gave an update on the […]
Read More »Board Ratifies Emergency Purchase of Police Vehicles
DAWSON COUNTY, Ga.- The Board of Commissioners voted to ratify an emergency purchase made by the Sheriff’s Office for eight new police vehicles. The commissioners also voted to increase the budget for the assembly room improvement. They discussed the possible reclassification of some positions within the fire and ems department to allow for more applicants […]
Read More »Policy Updates Sitting for the Next 30 days
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga.- The Lumpkin County Board of Education is making some policy updates and adding a new policy that will now sit on the table for the next 30 days before they take action on them. The board also approved three CTAE grants. Chief Operations Officer Greg Trammell presented the board with the current […]
Read More »Board Begins Bid Process For Radio System Upgrade
DAWSON COUNTY, Ga.- The Board of Commissioners approved staff to begin the bid process to update the radio system used by the Sheriff’s Office and the other Emergency Services. The commissioners also approved a pay raise for the volunteer firefighters at the meeting. The board also voted to start the bid process for a design-build […]
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