CHATTOOGA COUNTY, Ga. — A missing West Summerville woman was found dead Friday afternoon after an intensive multi-agency search that led investigators to a local waste transfer station, authorities confirmed. According to Chattooga County Sheriff Mark A. Schrader, deputies were dispatched shortly before 2 p.m. on October 17, 2025, to a residence in West Summerville […]

CHATTOOGA COUNTY, Ga. — Authorities have identified the victim of a fatal crash on Taylor’s Ridge Sunday night as Sarah Ryan, 50, of Trion, according to the Chattooga County Coroner’s Office. The wreck occurred around 8:07 p.m. on Highway 27, on the north side of Taylor’s Ridge. Emergency responders from Chattooga E-911, the Coroner’s Office, […]

DALLAS, Ga. — Authorities and community members are searching for a well-known local dentist who has been reported missing after failing to show up for work earlier this week. Dr. Melanie Nadler, who practices at Family Dentistry at Seven Hills in Dallas, was last seen before Tuesday morning, when coworkers reported she did not arrive […]

PICKENS COUNTY, Ga. — A coordinated investigation by the Cherokee Multi-Agency Narcotics Squad (CMANS) and the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office led to multiple arrests this week in connection with ongoing drug cases, authorities announced. Agents executed several search warrants during the operation, resulting in the arrest of five individuals and the seizure of more than […]

MCCAYSVILLE, Ga. — A man wanted on multiple warrants was taken into custody Thursday evening after a tense foot pursuit through McCaysville, according to authorities. The incident began earlier in the afternoon when officers with the McCaysville Police Department were dispatched to the 2nd Street area following reports of a male subject possibly armed with […]

POLK COUNTY, Ga. — A field trip meant to be a fun day for local elementary students ended in tragedy last week when a 6-year-old girl from Paulding County was found unresponsive in a swimming pool at Carlton Farms in Rockmart. The child, a student at McGarity Elementary School, had been attending a school field […]

POLK COUNTY, Ga. — A field trip meant to be a fun day for local elementary students ended in tragedy last week when a 6-year-old girl from Paulding County was found unresponsive in a swimming pool at Carlton Farms in Rockmart. The child, a student at McGarity Elementary School, had been attending a school field […]

DALLAS, Ga. — A Paulding County man was arrested after deputies discovered a large quantity of illegal drugs, cash, and a firearm following a brief pursuit, authorities said. According to the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office, deputies attempted to stop a vehicle driven by Caleb Curry earlier this week, but Curry refused to pull over. After […]

CALHOUN, Ga. — A Gordon County man has been arrested and charged with aggravated child molestation following a sheriff’s office investigation that began after deputies responded to a domestic disturbance last month. According to Sheriff Mitch Ralston, deputies were dispatched to a residence on Kentucky Drive near Calhoun on September 16, 2025, after receiving a […]

HART COUNTY, Ga. — Two men are facing a long list of charges after deputies with the Hart County Sheriff’s Office arrested them in connection with a string of vehicle break-ins early Thursday morning. Around 1:40 a.m. on October 9, deputies were called to a home on Laurel Drive after residents reported seeing individuals breaking […]

RABUN COUNTY, Ga. — Deputies with the Rabun County Sheriff’s Office arrested two people and seized approximately 18 ounces of methamphetamine following a traffic stop earlier this week. The stop occurred near GA 15 and Resort Drive, where deputies pulled over a blue Mercury Marquis. The occupants were identified as Charles Kevin Vanhorn and Kimberly […]

TOCCOA, Ga. — A commercial structure fire broke out on the evening of October 3, 2025, in the 2300 block of Highway 123, prompting a multi-agency response and temporary road closures. According to the Stephens County Fire Department, the blaze was reported around 7:15 p.m., with flames visible from neighboring properties. Firefighters from Carnes Creek, […]

CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — Five people, including two children, were hospitalized Tuesday night following a two-vehicle crash in Clarkesville that drew multiple emergency agencies to the scene. According to the Habersham County Sheriff’s Office, the crash occurred around 8:30 p.m. near the intersection of Washington Street and Old Historic U.S. 441. Preliminary reports indicate that one […]

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A project that could reshape metro Atlanta’s northern suburbs took a major step forward this week as Forsyth County commissioners approved key measures to advance “The Gathering at South Forsyth,” a proposed $3 billion mixed-use development centered around a potential NHL-ready arena. Developers say the project, located near Ga. 400 and […]

ROME, Ga. — Two men are facing serious drug charges after an investigation led authorities to uncover a fentanyl distribution operation in East Rome last week. According to the Floyd County Police Department, Charles Edward Pollard III, 39, and James Terry Mitchell, 58, were arrested on Thursday, October 2, following a coordinated investigation into suspected […]

DAWSONVILLE, Ga. — Homeowners in Dawson County will see a modest increase in their property tax bills next year after county commissioners voted to approve a 5.463 millage rate for 2025. The decision, made at a public meeting last week, represents a 0.103-mill increase—about 1.92 percent higher than the rollback rate. According to county officials, […]