HARALSON COUNTY, Ga. – A Haralson County man is in custody following a multi-agency investigation into a string of mail and package thefts reported across the eastern portion of the county. According to the Haralson County Sheriff’s Office, reports began earlier this week of mailboxes being opened and mail and packages stolen from residences stretching […]

STEPHENS COUNTY, Ga. – A Stephens County family received unexpected help Tuesday morning after icy road conditions made travel unsafe during winter storm preparations. According to the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office, 911 dispatchers received a call around 9 a.m. requesting a citizen assist in Martin. The family reported an urgent need for baby formula but […]

LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga. – A Lumpkin County woman has been arrested and charged in connection with the theft of nearly $400,000 from the county’s finance department, according to the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Stacy M. Jarrard said investigators were notified on Nov. 4, 2025, of a theft of funds from the Lumpkin County Finance […]

HABERSHAM COUNTY, Ga. – An 84-year-old Clarkesville man remains in custody following an alleged road rage incident that occurred Wednesday afternoon in Habersham County, according to the Habersham County Sheriff’s Office. Officials said Jesse Lafayette Parker turned himself in Wednesday afternoon and was arrested on three counts of aggravated assault and one count of possession […]

HABERSHAM COUNTY, Ga. – A 63-year-old Cornelia man was injured in a single-vehicle crash Tuesday on Camp Creek Road in Demorest, according to the Georgia State Patrol. Troopers said a Toyota Tacoma was traveling south on Camp Creek Road when the driver, identified as Terry Loudermilk, failed to maintain his lane while negotiating a curve. […]

PRESS RELEASE – The Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying an individual sought for questioning in connection with an ongoing fraud and theft investigation. According to the sheriff’s office, investigators are attempting to gather additional information related to the case and believe the public may be able to help […]

PRESS RELEASE – On January 12, 2026, at approximately 8:32 p.m., Franklin County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a reported shooting at a commercial location off Franklin Springs Street in Royston, Georgia. Upon arrival, deputies rendered aid to an 18-year-old male victim from Hartwell, Georgia. The victim was treated on scene and transported for further […]

PRESS RELEASE – Earlier this month, narcotics investigators with the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division (CID) Crime Suppression Unit (CSU) received multiple tips that Adam Douglas Greeson, 37 of Toccoa, was distributing methamphetamine in Stephens County. The CSU launched an investigation and began monitoring Greeson’s activity. Investigators determined that Greeson had been traveling […]

HARALSON COUNTY, Ga. – A routine traffic stop conducted on January 9, 2026, resulted in the arrest of one man on felony drug charges and the detention of a second individual wanted in another county, according to law enforcement officials. Deputy Dustin Smith initiated the stop after observing a vehicle traveling without a license plate. […]

UNION COUNTY, Ga. – A Union County man was taken into custody Wednesday following an investigation that led to multiple felony charges involving child sexual abuse material, according to the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff’s officials said the investigation began on January 7, 2026, after deputies received a report involving Joshua Bowers. A detective specially […]

HART COUNTY, Ga. – A reported bomb threat prompted the evacuation of Hart County Middle School on Tuesday morning, leading to a large, multi-agency law enforcement response and a hours-long search of the campus. According to authorities, Georgia Information Sharing and Analysis Center notified Hart County 911 at approximately 8:15 a.m. on Jan. 13 of […]

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT – The Ellijay-Gilmer County Water & Sewerage Authority (Authority) is issuing a Boiled Water Advisory in the Yukon area due to damage to a water main by the power company while replacing a power pole. The damage to the water main disrupted water supply and/or caused water pressure in parts of the […]

CHATTOOGA, COUNTY, Ga. – An investigation into suspicious activity involving Chattooga County financial accounts has resulted in a felony arrest, according to the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Mark A. Schrader said he requested assistance from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation on March 17, 2025, after county officials alerted him to irregularities found within several […]

DALTON, GA – Authorities are investigating a suspected homicide and arson after a woman was found dead inside a burning home early Saturday morning on Grimes Street in Dalton. According to the Dalton Police Department, firefighters were dispatched to a house fire at 313 S. Grimes Street at approximately 5:47 a.m. Saturday. While searching the […]

HARALSON COUNTY, Ga. – Haralson County man has been sentenced to decades in prison followed by lifetime probation after being convicted of multiple sex crimes involving children, according to court officials. On Wednesday, Mark Murphy, Chief Superior Court Judge of Haralson County, sentenced Jimmy Wayne Labbee to 30 years in prison followed by life on […]

PRESS RELEASE – On December 31, 2025, Deputy Dustin Smith observed a vehicle failing to maintain its lane by crossing the center line of travel and fog line multiple times, so a traffic stop was initiated. Deputy Smith quickly found out that the driver, Jamie Ray Russell, had an expired registration and a suspended license. […]