BLUE RIDGE, Ga.  – Vern Bennett, age 48, of Blue Ridge has been arrested and charged with murder and aggravated assault in connection with the death of Jennifer Layman, age 54, of Blue Ridge and the shooting of a second victim also of Blue Ridge. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), the Fannin County Sheriff’s […]

PRESS RELEASE – As a 20-year resident of Pickens County, I have been blessed by the numerous friends and acquaintances that I have made, both personally and professionally, as well as the countless experiences that have heartenedmy family to call Pickens County “home.” Many of those experiences over the last twenty years havespurred conversations with […]

PRESS RELEASE – Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King announced today that a Habersham County fire was intentionally set. The fire occurred at approximately 4:33 p.m. on February 18th on Gilstrap Road. The fire totally destroyed the 125-year-old, 1300-square-foot residence. “The structure had been vacant for 16 years and was not connected to […]

PICKENS COUNTY, GA – The Pickens County Sheriff’s Office just released the following after strong storms moved through the area. Deputies have received several reports of trees and power lines down with multiple accidents in the area of Hwy 136 and Hwy 136 connector. Stay off of roadways at this time if at all possible.

STEPHENS COUNTY, Ga. –  The GBI is investigating an officer involved shooting in Stephens County, GA.  The Stephens County Sheriff’s Office asked the GBI to conduct an independent investigation on Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022. One man was shot and injured. No deputies were injured. The early investigation indicates that at 1:17 p.m., a Stephens County deputy […]

CALHOUN, Ga. – The City of Calhoun Police Department issued the following scam alert in the wake of numerous citizens reporting the same scamming call to locals. Please be aware of a new banking scam that’s currently taking place. Criminals call and are claiming to be with “YOUR BANK” or “YOUR BANKS FRAUD DEPARTMENT”. The […]

PRESS RELEASE – The Georgia General Assembly resumed our work at the State Capitol on Tuesday, February 1, 2022. This was our fourth week of session, putting us at more than a quarter of the way through the legislative session. The House convened Tuesday through Thursday this week to cast our votes on certain legislation, […]

MURRAYVILLE, GA — Hall County native and former University of Georgia football player, Ben Souther, has announced his candidacy for the United States Congress. Ben is running to represent North Georgia’s newly-drawn 9th Congressional District.  At an announcement rally this week surrounded by friends, family and supporters, Ben said the current political climate in Washington compelled […]

Two non-profits are partnering together to help bring crucial resources to veterans and their families. G.I. Garage and Operation Not Forgotten are non-profit organizations that aims to assist veterans in transitioning back to civilian life and to provide services to support their well-being. Both non-profits were founded in or around the north Georgia area with […]

Press Release – The office of Governor Brian Kemp issued an announcement today during an announcement over broadband access in Georgia. Governor kemp announced that almost $408 million will be awarded across 70 Georgia counties to provide them with faster and more reliable broadband access. He issued the following press release on the topic: Governor […]

BREAKING NEWS – The Elbert County Sheriff’s Office (ECSO), along with the Elberton Police Department (EPD), have issued a BOLO for Keevin Tyrone Brittain, also known as “Bookey.” Brittain, 35, of Elberton, is wanted on felony and malice murder charges from a Jan. 25 warrant from the Wilkes County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) in the shooting […]

ATLANTA – Today, Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) announced he has filed House Bill 1013, a comprehensive bill to reform Georgia’s mental health care delivery system and improve client outcomes. The bill is a bipartisan measure sponsored by Speaker Ralston and signed by members of leadership from both political parties including Majority Leader Jon Burns […]

ROME, Ga. – The Floyd County Georgia Emergency Management organization posted to their social media account a statement from the National Weather Service (NWS), suggesting more winter weather could occur going into this weekend. From the NWS 1/19/22 – Potential winter weather event Late Thursday through early Saturday. Light Snow and/or Light Freezing Rain Northeast Georgia […]

PRESS RELEASE – The Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office issued the following statement on social media after unknown individuals caused damage to property resulting in severe issues for part of the county. INFORMATION NEEDED…On the night of 01/14/22, unknown individuals cut sections of fiber optic cable from several telephone poles on Lane Road between Alabama Highway […]

PRESS RELEASE – The 156th Georgia General Assembly convened under the Gold Dome for the 2022 legislative session on Monday, January 10, 2022. With only 40 legislative days to accomplish the people’s business, the House got straight to work and spent four days in session this week. House committees began holding meetings to take up […]

The shocking arrest of a Dahlonega woman, Rhonda Sheppard, has left many asking questions on if more arrests will be made or further charges brought. Rhonda Sheppard was arrested Thursday evening by GBI agents after an investigation was launched in August following a tip from a concerned citizen to local Sherriff Stacy Jarrard. The GBI […]