PICKENS COUNTY, Ga. – Pickens County school district is now taking speeding in school zones into their own hands – well, figuratively. They are actually implementing an automated system that would use Red Speed Traffic Cameras to capture vehicles driving through the school zone and it can be used to identify vehicles that are speeding […]

ELBERT COUNTY, Ga. – The Georgia State Patrol is now investigating a fatal crash that happened near Bowman Highway and Hewell Rd on April 16. According to the Elbert County Sheriff’s Office page, “Elbert County E911 received a call of a vehicle crash at approximately 05:02 on April 16th.” Upon arrival, one fatality was discovered […]

PRESS RELEASE – Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King is asking the public for help identifying the culprit behind two fires on Paoli Road in Carlton. On April 10th, investigators from the State Fire Marshal’s Office responded to an afternoon vehicle fire that completely destroyed the 2014 Ford Fusion. A nearby barn was […]

GILMER COUNTY, Ga. – Gilmer County is responding to a report from a concerned citizen about a possible ‘extra asphalt’ scam  being used on local residents. The Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office issued the following statement: “Gilmer Dispatch has received one report today from approximately 9 miles out Roy Road. The caller reported 5-6 males with […]

The Blue Ridge Humane Society is sponsoring a ‘Healthy Pet Hero Challenge! Become a Healthy Pet Hero by signing up for a $20 monthly recurring donation and help support the ongoing operation of the Healthy Pet Clinic. In appreciation, we will send you a Healthy Pet Hero mug! Our goal is to get 1,000 donors […]

HIGH FIRE DANGER CONDITIONS THIS AFTERNOON INTO THE EVENING FOR NORTH AND CENTRAL GEORGIA DUE TO LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES AND STRONG WINDS Special Weather Statement issued April 17 at 3:10AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA Relative Humidities of 25 percent or less can be expected for several hours this afternoon and evening. Sustained winds […]

PRESS RELEASE – On Sunday April 16, 2023 at approximately 8:00 p.m., Dade County Sheriff’s Office Deputies were advised by dispatch that Grundy County, TN Deputies were in pursuit of a U-Haul Van on Highway 136 coming up Lookout Mountain from Walker County, GA. Dade County Deputies responded to Lookout Mountain to intercept the pursuit, […]

BANKS COUNTY, Ga. – A 9-year-old boy in Banks County is recovering from a bobcat attack he endured over the weekend. Easton Burchett had to be rushed to the hospital where he received 14 stitches and rabies shots after his surprise encounter with a bobcat in Banks County. According to media reports, 9-year-old Easton Burchett […]

PRESS RELEASE – The following press release was issued by the city of Dahlonega in regards to the on going dispute with Lumpkin County. “Below you will find a general summary of items the City would offer to the County via an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) which if accepted by the County would end all litigation. […]

GILMER COUNTY, Ga. In Feb. 2022, Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office issued a press release stating that unidentified human remains had been discovered in Gilmer County. Tuesday, April 11, 2023, the public was notified that those remains are belong to Terry Christopher “T.C.” Cantrell, age 50, of Gilmer County. Last year when the remains were discovered, […]

GAINESVILLE, Ga. – The GBI is investigating an officer involved shooting in Gainesville, GA. The Hall County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) asked the GBI to conduct an independent investigation on Monday, April 10, 2023. One man was shot and taken to jail after treatment. No officers were injured during this incident. Preliminary information indicates that just after […]

PRESS RELEASE – Jackson County sheriff’s Office posted the following statement on social media to commemorate National Telecommunications Week. “Happy National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week to the Jackson County 911 Dispatchers! Thank you for being the calm voice in the night! Do you ever wonder who’s the person behind our emergency calls to 911? All […]

ATLANTA — On March 29, Representative Chastain completed his first legislative session as a Representative of Dawson, Fannin, and Gilmer Counties in the Georgia House of Representatives.  As a community banker for 37 years, Representative Chastain was tapped to work as a member of the Banks & Banking and Small Business Development Committees. Outside of […]

PRESS RELEASE – Towns County Sheriff’s Office issued the following press release. On April 1, 2023, a Towns County Sheriff’s Office deputy executed a traffic stop on State Highway 339, in front of the Towns County Detention Center. Prior to the stop, drugs were thrown out of the vehicle’s window. A probable cause search of […]

FLOYD COUNTY, Ga. – Early Wednesday morning, around 7:00 a.m., the Rome Police Department dispatched deputies to a reported wreck that was believed to have occurred on Shorter Ave. Upon arrival, deputies discovered two deceased individuals had suffered gunshot wounds. The reason it initially appeared as a traffic accident is because Davis’ car continued to […]

PRESS RELEASE – Haralson County Sheriff’s Office issued the following press release regarding a stolen trailer. On Saturday, March 25, 2023, a property owner on Agan Road reported a theft of a 2004, 6×12 enclosed trailer full of tools and building materials. The homeowner advised the responding deputy that he had fired two workers that […]