WHITE COUNTY, Ga.- The voters of White County have placed their votes and this is the result for the mid-term elections in White County. White County Board of Education District 2 and District 4, Enotah Justical Circuit District Attorney, Upper Chattahoochee River Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor, County Commissioner District 2 and 3, House […]

WHITE COUNTY, Ga.- Herschel Walker, Lt. Colonel Michael Steel, Morgan Ortagus and Senator Lindsey Graham made a campaign stop in Cleveland on Oct. 26. Herschel Walker is running for Senate in Georgia against incumbent Raphael Warnock. Walker won the primary election in May making him the Republican candidate. Before the May election, Walker had a […]

LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga.- The Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners is hosting a public hearing over the 5311 Rural Transportation Program and they will have the regular monthly meeting on Oct. 18 beginning at 5:15 p.m. The public is encouraged to attend both the meeting and the hearing. This is the agenda for the regular meeting. […]

LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga.- The Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners is hosting a public hearing over the 5311 Rural Transportation Program and they will have the regular monthly meeting on Oct. 18 beginning at 5:15 p.m. The public is encouraged to attend both the meeting and the hearing. This is the agenda for the regular meeting. […]

GILMER COUNTY, Ga.- On the morning of Oct. 12, 2022, Gilmer County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to a reported medical emergency a 11866 Tails Creek Road in Gilmer County for Ashley Peterson (29). Upon arrival, First Responders observed the injuries of the patient and requested Detectives of Gilmer […]

RABUN COUNTY, Ga.- Rabun County Sheriff’s Office arrested two individuals on burglary and drug charges. Following an ongoing burglary investigation, the Rabun County Sheriff’s Office, Criminal Investigations Division has arrested Lakeshia Deanne Gil for the following charges: Possession of Methamphetamine a felony charge, Burglary 1st Degree (X2) a felony charge, Theft by bringing stolen property […]

GILMER COUNTY, Ga.- Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office has issued a BOLO for Leonard Higdon on behalf of Williston, North Dakota. LEONARD HIGDON is currently being sought by law enforcement for a brutal attack that took place in Williston, North Dakota on Sept. 29th. Higdon has ties to Gilmer and Fannin counties and is considered to […]

WHITE COUNTY, Ga.- The White County Board of Education partnered with MedLink to bring the first school-based wellness center to White County and it had its ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 7. Superintendent Dr. Laurie Burkett and MedLink CEO Dave Ward spoke before gathering all school system and MedLink employees present for the ribbon cutting. The […]

GILMER COUNTY, Ga.- The Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office has issued a public service announcement on internet safety for children. The days of stranger danger with the man parked down the street, in the van, attempting to lure your child with candy are not gone, BUT it’s not the true reality or even the biggest threat […]

DAWSON COUNTY, Ga.- On Oct. 22, 1997, Levi Frady was last seen and his body was found the following day, after 25 years the case still remains unsolved. There were believed to be two witnesses that the investigators are still seeking help with identifying. The first person in question was seen walking along Little Mill […]

DAWSON COUNTY, Ga.- The Dawson County Commissioners voted to give a 5% pay increase to all county employees except elected officials that are already receiving a raise in accordance with the state in Jan. The Commissioners also voted to appoint an Interim EMA Director. They also added an interim deputy EMA director as well. Commissioner […]

LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga.- On Aug. 18 the Lumpkin County Chamber of Commerce hosted a luncheon to give educators in the community an opportunity to tell the public how education in Lumpkin is currently tracking. The educators were Dr. Bonita Jacobs, President of the University of North Georgia, Tim McDonald, President of Lanier Tech, Dr. Rob […]

DAHLONEGA, Ga.- The City Council voted to move into mediation with the county over the split on the Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) during their Aug. 1 meeting. Sheriff Stacy Jarrard brought an idea for a crosswalk safety program to the council for their consideration. City Engineer Mark Buchanan also gave an update on the […]

DAWSON COUNTY, Ga.- The Board of Commissioners voted to ratify an emergency purchase made by the Sheriff’s Office for eight new police vehicles. The commissioners also voted to increase the budget for the assembly room improvement. They discussed the possible reclassification of some positions within the fire and ems department to allow for more applicants […]

LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga.- The Lumpkin County Board of Education is making some policy updates and adding a new policy that will now sit on the table for the next 30 days before they take action on them. The board also approved three CTAE grants. Chief Operations Officer Greg Trammell presented the board with the current […]

DAWSON COUNTY, Ga.- The Board of Commissioners approved staff to begin the bid process to update the radio system used by the Sheriff’s Office and the other Emergency Services. The commissioners also approved a pay raise for the volunteer firefighters at the meeting. The board also voted to start the bid process for a design-build […]