HARALSON COUNTY, Ga. – A traffic stop earlier this month resulted in the arrest of a wanted suspect and multiple charges against a driver, according to law enforcement officials. Authorities said the incident occurred Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, when a sergeant with the Crime Suppression Unit observed a vehicle committing three traffic violations and initiated […]

PRESS RELEASE – At the request of the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, GBI agents are investigating a death in Jackson County. On Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at about 11:15 a.m., the Jefferson Police Department responded to a location off of Fields Road in Jackson County after several citizens were searching near where a crash occurred on […]

DALTON, Ga. — Deputies with the Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office arrested suspects connected to an alleged multi-state shoplifting ring following an investigation at a Dalton Walmart earlier this month. According to the Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office, the arrest occurred Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, after deputies received information from Walmart loss prevention staff regarding a suspected […]

PRESS RELEASE – On Wednesday, December 31, 2025, the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division responded to a residence on Highway 123 in reference to a burglary. While meeting with the homeowners, investigators observed security cameras around the residence had been disconnected. The homeowners stated that multiple items were stolen including trailers, trail cameras, […]

GEORGIA – Brian K. Pritchard attended the kickoff for the latest candidate to join the race for Governor of Georgia. The event was held at Jackson’s business headquarters in Alpharetta, Georgia. BKPPoltiics in the House! Click here to learn more: https://rumble.com/v75aooq-republican-rick-jackson-candidate-for-governor-of-georgia.html Rick Jackson is a Georgia businessman and Republican candidate for governor in 2026. He […]

PICKENS COUNTY, Ga. — A suspect connected to a child molestation investigation was found deceased Thursday afternoon after law enforcement responded to a residence in Pickens County. According to officials, deputies with the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office arrived at a home off Beaver Ridge Road at approximately 12:30 p.m. to execute an arrest warrant related […]

FANNIN COUNTY, Ga. — Arrest warrants connected to the investigation of a severely malnourished Basset Hound rescued in Fannin County are expected to be served today, according to a source at Fannin County Sheriff’s Office. The eight-year-old dog, named Dolly, was recovered by Fannin County Animal Control on January 24 and transported to a local […]

HARALSON COUNTY, Ga. – On Thursday, January, 29, 2026, in the Superior Court of Haralson County, Stephen Scott Knight pled guilty to eight counts of Sexual Exploitation of Child (Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material) and was sentenced to 40 years to serve 20 in prison. During the hearing, Chief Assistant District Attorney Robert Peterkin, […]

CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. – On January 9th, 2026, Jeffrey Wade Anthony, a 47-year old man from Chickamauga, was found guilty in two separate cases of committing Unlawful Acts of Violence in a Penal Institution after a nonjury trial in Catoosa County conducted before Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit Superior Court Judge Melissa Hise. On February 3, […]

RABUN COUNTY, Ga. — Four individuals have been arrested following an investigation into alleged drug trafficking activity in Rabun County, according to Sheriff Mark Gerrells. Sheriff Gerrells said the Rabun County Sheriff’s Office began investigating reports between August and December 2025 regarding individuals suspected of selling methamphetamine and Gamma-Hydroxybutyrate (GHB), a Schedule I controlled substance […]

WALKER COUNTY, Ga. – Michael Forker, a 74-year-old man from LaFayette, was convicted by a Walker County jury of Child Molestation, Sexual Exploitation of Children, and five separate counts of Invasion of Privacy on December 3, 2025. Following his conviction, Forker was sentenced by Lookout Mountain Superior Court Chief Judge Brian House to 65 years […]

RABUN COUNTY, Ga. – A Lakemont man is facing multiple felony charges after authorities say he threatened and fired shots at utility workers who were restoring electrical service in Rabun County. According to the Rabun County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called Tuesday to the area of Bluebird Lane and Old Highway 441 after reports that […]

STEPHENS COUNTY, Ga. – A gas leak reported early Monday morning led to a temporary road closure and service disruption in a portion of Stephens County, according to the Carnes Creek Fire Department. Shortly after 6 a.m., Stephens County 911 received reports of a gas leak in the 2600 block of Rock Quarry Circle. Firefighters […]

STEPHENS COUNTY, Ga. – A pedestrian was seriously injured Sunday evening after being struck by a vehicle in Stephens County, according to authorities. At approximately 4:23 p.m., Stephens County 911 received reports of a crash involving a pedestrian in the 400 block of Sherwood Street. First responders from Carnes Creek Fire, Stephens County EMS, and […]

PICKENS COUNTY, Ga. – Firefighters from Pickens County and the City of Jasper responded to a structure fire on Talking Rock Road late Tuesday morning, according to officials. The Pickens Fire and Jasper Fire Department were dispatched to the scene around 10 a.m. following reports of flames visible from a residence. Pickens Fire Engine 11 […]

HART COUNTY, Ga. – The Hart County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents to be on alert after receiving multiple reports of a door-to-door pine straw scam in the area. According to authorities, individuals have been approaching homeowners and offering to spread pine straw at what is described as a low price per bale. However, once […]