STEPHENS COUNTY, Ga. – At approximately 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, 2026, deputies with the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Old Liberty Hill Road in reference to a traffic violation. As a result, two females were arrested. During the traffic stop, deputies made contact with the driver of […]

HARALSON COUNTY, Ga. – A man is facing multiple felony charges following a reported road rage incident that escalated to gunfire, according to authorities. Cpl. Jamie Johnson responded to the incident after it had already occurred and began gathering information from witnesses. Investigators say the suspect, identified as Brent Besosa, allegedly accelerated behind another vehicle […]

LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga. — The Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office is urging residents to remain cautious after receiving multiple reports of door-to-door pest control solicitors operating in residential neighborhoods. According to the agency, several individuals described as white males have been traveling through subdivisions using single-wheel electric devices, commonly known as “one-wheels,” while claiming to represent […]

WHITE COUNTY/HALL COUNTY, Ga. — A Hall County school coach and teacher at Lanier Christian Academy, who is from White County, is facing an additional felony charge as investigators continue to expand a case involving allegations of secretly recording students. Authorities say Joel Ernest Lulinski, 52, of White County, has been charged with sexual exploitation […]

BANKS COUNTY, Ga. – At the request of the Banks County Sheriff’s Office, GBI agents are investigating an officer involved shooting in Banks County, GA. One man was shot and killed in the incident. No deputies were injured. Preliminary information indicates that at about 4:20 a.m., on April 8, 2026, Banks County Sheriff’s Office deputies […]

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ga. – At the request of the Lavonia Police Department and the Georgia State Patrol, GBI agents are investigating an officer involved shooting in Lavonia, GA. Alan Joseph Chandler, age 30, of Lavonia, GA, was shot and killed in the incident. No law enforcement officers were injured. Preliminary information indicates that at about […]

WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. – Dalton Police Department has arrested a 21-year-old man accused of performing lewd acts in his vehicle while allegedly targeting women jogging in the area. Authorities identified the suspect as Nathaniel Willingham, of Summerville. He faces four counts of lewd acts and one count of stalking. According to police, the investigation began […]

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ga. — A domestic violence incident involving an armed individual in Franklin County prompted a multi-agency response Sunday afternoon, ultimately ending in a peaceful surrender after several hours of negotiations, according to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were initially dispatched to Burroughs Road in Canon following reports of an armed subject. Authorities […]

RABUN COUNTY, Ga. (April 13, 2026) — Authorities have made an arrest in connection with a shots-fired incident reported last week along Highway 197, according to a press release from Sheriff Mark Gerrells. Deputies with the Rabun County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call around 6:40 a.m. on April 7 regarding gunfire near the intersection […]

WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — A wildfire burning on Buzzard Mountain is now approximately 60% contained, according to officials with White County Public Safety, as crews continue efforts to fully control the blaze. During a media briefing Monday, April 13, officials said the fire is currently estimated at about 26 acres. The U.S. Forest Service has […]

MORGANTON, Ga. (April 2, 2026) — A late-night altercation between a father and son in Fannin County has resulted in the death of a 54-year-old man, according to the Fannin County Sheriff’s Office. Chief Deputy Maj. Keith Bosen said deputies were dispatched at approximately 10 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1, to a residence located at […]

FANNIN COUNTY, Ga. — Authorities are investigating the death of a Belgian draft mule found along a roadway in Fannin County under circumstances that have raised concerns among local residents. According to a statement from Cowgirl Up Stables, the animal, identified as “Big Jon,” was discovered deceased on Old Quarry Road, a heavily traveled route […]

PICKENS COUNTY, Ga. — A Pickens County man is in custody after authorities say he made threatening statements on social media that prompted an investigation and subsequent arrest. According to the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were notified on Wednesday, April 8, after a concerned citizen reported a social media post allegedly made by Jerry […]

FANNIN COUNTY, Ga.- Federal and state law enforcement agencies conducted coordinated raids Wednesday at multiple dermatology clinics across North Georgia and Southeast Tennessee, disrupting patient appointments and prompting questions about a potential ongoing investigation. Agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services were seen at several locations […]

PICKENS COUNTY, Ga. – Authorities responded to reports of gunfire in the Lance Road area, where an incident stemming from a domestic dispute led to one person being taken into custody, officials said. According to law enforcement, deputies were dispatched to the area after receiving calls about shots being fired. Upon arrival, deputies determined the […]

FLOYD COUNTY, Ga. — The Floyd County Board of Commissioners has approved a contract of up to $520,000 to begin stabilizing the county’s historic courthouse following fire damage, officials announced Monday. The decision came during a special called meeting on April 6, 2026, and remains pending final legal review. County leaders said the stabilization effort […]