GILMER COUNTY, Ga. – The Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office is actively searching for a 40-year-old man who authorities say is wanted on a felony weapons charge and was reported carrying and firing a rifle in residential areas late Friday. According to the Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office, deputies are attempting to locate Terry Franklin Turner, who […]

GORDON COUNTY, Ga. – A Tennessee fugitive wanted on an attempted murder charge was taken into custody Friday night following a high-speed vehicle pursuit that ended in Calhoun County, according to Sheriff Mitch Ralston. The pursuit began around 8:15 p.m. when Calhoun County deputy sheriffs were asked to assist the Calhoun Police Department in tracking […]

PRESS RELEASE -The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is assisting the Walker County Sheriff’s Office with a shooting involving a 2-year-old victim in Rock Springs, Walker County, Georgia. On December 25, 2025, at about 9:50 a.m., Walker County deputies responded to a 911 call in the 300 block of Tarvin Road, regarding a child with a […]

WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — The White County Sheriff’s Office announced the results of a targeted enforcement effort aimed at individuals with outstanding warrants and suspected drug activity. Beginning Dec. 1, 2025, deputies and investigators with the White County Sheriff’s Office launched “Operation Naughty List,” a multi-week operation focused on locating wanted individuals and addressing methamphetamine-related […]

CARROLL COUNTY, Ga. — What began as a brief family outing to see Christmas lights ended in devastation for a Carroll County family after a fire destroyed their home Friday night. Stephanie Skrzypek said she and her family were away from their house on Paynes Lake Road for about half an hour when they received […]

CARROLL COUNTY, Ga. — What began as a brief family outing to see Christmas lights ended in devastation for a Carroll County family after a fire destroyed their home Friday night. Stephanie Skrzypek said she and her family were away from their house on Paynes Lake Road for about half an hour when they received […]

WHITE COUNTY, Ga. – The former vice president of Truett-McConnell University turned himself in to authorities this week following a grand jury indictment tied to an ongoing investigation involving allegations of sexual misconduct. Bradley Reynolds surrendered at the White County Detention Center after being indicted on three felony counts of making false statements to law […]

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – On December 11, a lieutenant with the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office property crimes unit received a call from a concerned wife who said her husband appeared to be the target of a scam. According to authorities, the woman reported that her husband was on the phone with someone demanding money to […]

HARALSON COUNTY, Ga. – A traffic stop attempt on December 16, 2025, ended in an arrest after a driver fled and crashed his vehicle in the Rockmart area, according to law enforcement officials. Sgt. Swanger and Deputy Baldwin were at the intersection of Coppermine Road and Rockmart Road when Sgt. Swanger observed a Ford Explorer […]

TOWNS COUNTY, Ga. – The Towns County Sheriff’s is continuing to conduct a comprehensive review of evidence handling, property records, fleet operations, and jail conditions. Sheriff Anthony Coleman said the review includes a detailed audit of evidence and property documentation to ensure compliance with recognized evidentiary standards. Capt. Brackett has overseen efforts to reconcile evidence […]

HART COUNTY, Ga. – A 25-year-old Hartwell man was arrested following an early morning stabbing incident in Hart County, according to the Hart County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were dispatched just before 5:00 a.m. on December 19, 2025, to Nealy Drive off Anderson Highway in reference to a reported stabbing. Upon arrival, deputies found an individual […]

HART COUNTY, Ga. – A man was found dead early Thursday morning following an ATV crash in Hart County, according to the Hart County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded just after midnight on December 19, 2025, to a report of a missing person in the area of Jud Cole Road. Family members told authorities the man […]

CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. – At the request of the Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office, GBI Agents are investigating an officer involved shooting in Catoosa County, Georgia, involving officers from the East Ridge (Tennessee) Police Department. No one was injured during the incident. Preliminary information indicates that around 5:30 p.m. on December 14, 2025, East Ridge Police Department […]

BLUE RIDGE, Ga. — The mother of a 41-year-old man who died from a fentanyl overdose while in custody at the Fannin County Adult Detention Center has filed a civil lawsuit alleging systemic failures in jail security, medical care, and overdose response. Paula Cherie Hughes filed the complaint in Fannin County Superior Court both individually […]

GILMER COUNTY, Ga. – A Gilmer County school bus was involved in a single-vehicle accident Tuesday morning in the area of Whitepath Road near Riverbend Road, causing a road closure and an emergency response. According to officials, five students and the bus driver were on board at the time of the incident. All occupants were […]

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office announced the death of former employee and active volunteer Robert Muth, who died from injuries sustained while assisting with traffic control during the City of Cumming’s Christmas parade over the weekend. According to the Sheriff’s Office, Muth was struck by a vehicle while volunteering at the […]