FANNIN COUNTY, Ga. – A 46-year-old man was rescued Saturday after becoming ill while hiking on the Appalachian Trail near Hawk Mountain in Fannin County. According to emergency officials, Fannin County 911 received a call at approximately 10:39 a.m. on Feb. 21, 2026, reporting that the hiker had become ill and was unable to walk […]

ELBERT COUNTY, Ga. – Schools in the Elbert County School District were placed on lockdown late last week after a threatening phone call was received at Elbert County High School. According to school officials, the call was received at approximately 3:27 p.m. Law enforcement was immediately notified, and out of an abundance of caution, all […]

STEPHENS COUNTY, Ga. – Two individuals are in custody following a shots-fired incident Tuesday night at Stephens County High School, according to the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded at approximately 8 p.m. on Feb. 10, 2026, to reports of gunfire in the school’s student parking lot. At the time, School Resource Officers were on […]

HARALSON COUNTY, Ga. – A man has been arrested following an investigation into suspected child sexual abuse material discovered on a cell phone, according to the Gordon County Sheriff’s Office. Deputy Seth Entrekin responded to a local hospital emergency department on Feb. 6, 2026, after receiving a report regarding possible child sexual abuse material. Upon […]

HARALSON COUNTY, Ga. – A man has been arrested following an investigation into suspected child sexual abuse material discovered on a cell phone, according to the Gordon County Sheriff’s Office. Deputy Seth Entrekin responded to a local hospital emergency department on Feb. 6, 2026, after receiving a report regarding possible child sexual abuse material. Upon […]

PRESS RELEASE – On February 12, 2026, deputies responded to a residence in reference to a shooting that had already occurred. Upon arrival, Deputy Seth Entrekin and Sgt. Jarrett Chandler, with the Crime Suppression Unit, began rendering aid to 19-year-old Elijah Brackett, who had a self-inflicted gunshot wound to his abdomen. Emergency Medical Services also […]

GORDON COUNTY, Ga. – A Plainville resident reported to deputies Thursday morning that she had been attacked inside her home by a man armed with a pair of scissors, according to Gordon County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Mitch Ralston said the incident was reported at approximately 9:30 a.m. The victim, with assistance from another woman, was […]

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – A body has been discovered inside a vehicle recovered from Lake Lanier this afternoon. Emergency crews responded to the scene near a boat ramp at Tidwell Park in Forsyth County, where the vehicle was pulled from the water. First responders have remained at the scene as of early this afternoon. Officials […]

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office announced it has received $277,598 in discretionary federal funding to expand its Crisis Intervention Response Team (CIRT), a program focused on responding to mental health-related calls for service. According to the sheriff’s office, the funding will enhance CIRT’s ability to respond effectively to individuals experiencing mental […]

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 […]