FANNIN COUNTY, Ga.– Thursday, March 30, school board members, school staff, and family gathered to commemorate Dr. Michael Gwatney, Fannin County Superintendent, on his work in the school system as he retires. Shannon Miller, the upcoming superintendent, welcomed everyone in attendance and introduced Scotty Mathis who led the group in prayer. BOE chair Terry Bramlett, […]
Read More »Fannin County Republican Party- Annual Valentines dinner.
FANNIN COUNTY, GA- On Feb. 4 the Fannin County Republican Party hosted their annual Valentines dinner. Special guests included Bruce Thompson (labor commissioner), Rebecca Yardly (ninth district chairman), Steve Gooch (51st District state senate- Senate Majority Leader), Suzanne Stepp Davenport (Fannin County Chamber of Commerce) and Johnny Chastain (seventh district house representative). Fannin GOP Chairman, […]
Read More »Stephens County Fire Kills One Victim
ATLANTA – Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King announced today that a home fire in Stephens County killed one victim. On January 6th at 11:55 a.m., a passing driver reported a possible woods fire on Oak Valley Lane in Toccoa. A second caller reported a residential structure fire on the same road, with a […]
Read More »Young woman died as a result of domestic violence
ELBERT COUNTY, Ga. – Elbert County Coroner Chuck Almond has identified an individual who died as a result of domestic violence. Ms. Destiny Autumn Huff, 21, of a Bowman Highway address was pronounced deceased by Coroner Almond 12-31-22 at 07:38. According to Coroner Almond, the suspect believed to be responsible is in custody at this […]
Read More »Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Conducted Search Warrant on a Sam Freeman Road Address
PRESS RELEASE – On Dec. 16, 2022, after several months of investigation, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division conducted a search warrant on a Sam Freeman Road address. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office arrested Travis Wilson Tanner (54) of Hoschton, GA, Rhonda Mae Elrod (54) of Braselton, GA, Ricardo Andre Moreno (39) of Braselton, […]
Read More »Cherokee County Board of Education Announce New Principal of Murphy Elementary School
Cherokee County, NC – Dr. Woody and the Cherokee County Board of Education are pleased to announce that they have selected Mrs. Allison Brown as the new Principal of Murphy Elementary School. Mrs. Brown has served as an instructional coach, lead teacher, Pre-K program director, and assistant principal and has 24 years of experience working […]
Read More »Two Vehicle Crash in Catoosa County Under Investigation
CATOOSA COUNTY, GA. – On Nov. 29, a two-vehicle crash occurred in Catoosa County and according to the Georgia State Patrol Public Information Office, “[The] results are preliminary as this crash is still under investigation”. GSP Public Information Office released the following statement regarding the incident: On November 29, at approximately 8:45 PM, GSP Troopers […]
Read More »Single-lane Closure Planned on I-85 Northbound Bridge South of Commerce
The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) will close one northbound lane tomorrow, Thursday, December 1, for bridge maintenance on I-85 northbound over the North Oconee River. The single-lane closure allows contractors to complete necessary proactive bridge maintenance in advance of the bridge replacements in the corridor. This right lane closure will be in place […]
Read More »Speaker Ralston Lying in State at the State Capitol
Speaker Ralston’s casket and his family will arrive at 11:00 a.m. tomorrow on Washington Street and enter the Capitol through the west door.
Read More »Burglary, Aggravated Assault, and Arson Charges Pending After Man Breaks into Private Residence
On November 20, 2022, deputies responded to Skidder Way, Jasper, GA in reference to a call from a female that an ex-boyfriend, Scott Eric Shane Wallace (54 years old) had entered the residence without consent and threatened to burn the residence down. Wallace would not respond when deputies arrived. Wallace had multiple Aggravated Assault warrants […]
Read More »Fatal Fire in Dawson County Kills One Victim
ATLANTA – Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King announced today that a residential fire in Dawsonville claimed the life of one victim. On November 15th, Dawson County Fire officials requested the State Fire Marshal’s Office to respond to a residential fire with one recorded fatality on Kelly Bridge Road. The seventeen hundred square foot […]
Read More »Drug Investigation Leads to Arrest of Multiple Suspects
WAYNESVILLE, NC – Chief David Adams announced today the results of a three-month long investigation involving the illegal sales of narcotics that wrapped up in October. Members of Waynesville Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division, T.A.C. Unit, Patrol Division, and the NC SBI assisted with the investigation. The following persons have been arrested and charged with […]
Read More »Drug Investigation Leads to Arrest of Multiple Suspects
WAYNESVILLE, NC – Chief David Adams announced today the results of a three-month long investigation involving the illegal sales of narcotics that wrapped up in October. Members of Waynesville Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division, T.A.C. Unit, Patrol Division, and the NC SBI assisted with the investigation. The following persons have been arrested and charged with […]
Read More »Drug Investigation Leads to Arrest of Multiple Suspects
WAYNESVILLE, NC – Chief David Adams announced today the results of a three-month long investigation involving the illegal sales of narcotics that wrapped up in October. Members of Waynesville Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division, T.A.C. Unit, Patrol Division, and the NC SBI assisted with the investigation. The following persons have been arrested and charged with […]
Read More »Commissioner King: Practice Safety While Using Home Heating Equipment
ATLANTA – With the recent cold weather across the majority of Georgia, Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King is encouraging Georgians to remain vigilant while using home heating equipment. Heating equipment like space heaters and fireplaces can become fire hazards when used improperly. Heating equipment is a leading cause of home fires in the […]
Read More »Cherokee County Board of Education Announce New Principal of Murphy Elementary School
Cherokee County, NC – Dr. Woody and the Cherokee County Board of Education are pleased to announce that they have selected Mrs. Allison Brown as the new Principal of Murphy Elementary School. Mrs. Brown has served as an instructional coach, lead teacher, Pre-K program director, and assistant principal and has 24 years of experience working […]
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