POLK COUNTY, Ga. — A 56-year-old man has been convicted on multiple charges involving a child following a four-day jury trial in Polk County Superior Court. Robert Hershell Williams was found guilty of child molestation, sexual battery against a child under the age of 16 and enticing a child for indecent purposes, according to Tallapoosa […]

MURRAY COUNTY, Ga. — Two people were arrested and more than a pound of methamphetamine was seized following a recent narcotics investigation in Murray County, according to the Murray County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff’s Office announced the arrests on social media last week, identifying the suspects as Brandon Headrick and Cassandra Kinser, both of Murray […]

MURRAY COUNTY, Ga. — Two people were arrested and more than a pound of methamphetamine was seized following a recent narcotics investigation in Murray County, according to the Murray County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff’s Office announced the arrests on social media last week, identifying the suspects as Brandon Headrick and Cassandra Kinser, both of Murray […]

FLOYD COUNTY, Ga. — The Floyd County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating a man currently listed among the agency’s Top 10 Most Wanted fugitives. Authorities are searching for Drake Ladon Keef, who is wanted on multiple active warrants, including hit and run, aggravated battery and driving with a suspended license. According […]

GILMER COUNTY, Ga. — Gilmer County Fire/Rescue is mourning the loss of retired Search and Rescue K9 Duke, a longtime working dog who helped establish the department’s K9 search program and assisted in several successful searches for missing people. Duke and his handler, Mikey Bramlett, made history as Gilmer County Fire/Rescue’s first Search and Rescue […]

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. […]

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 […]