FANNIN COUNTY, Ga.– Thursday, March 30, school board members, school staff, and family gathered to commemorate Dr. Michael Gwatney, Fannin County Superintendent, on his work in the school system as he retires.  Shannon Miller, the upcoming superintendent, welcomed everyone in attendance and introduced Scotty Mathis who led the group in prayer.  BOE chair Terry Bramlett, […]

ATLANTA – Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King announced today that a home fire in Stephens County killed one victim. On January 6th at 11:55 a.m., a passing driver reported a possible woods fire on Oak Valley Lane in Toccoa. A second caller reported a residential structure fire on the same road, with a […]

ELBERT COUNTY, Ga. – Elbert County Coroner Chuck Almond has identified an individual who died as a result of domestic violence. Ms. Destiny Autumn Huff, 21, of a Bowman Highway address was pronounced deceased by Coroner Almond 12-31-22 at 07:38. According to Coroner Almond, the suspect believed to be responsible is in custody at this […]

PRESS RELEASE – On Dec. 16, 2022, after several months of investigation, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division conducted a search warrant on a Sam Freeman Road address. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office arrested Travis Wilson Tanner (54) of Hoschton, GA, Rhonda Mae Elrod (54) of Braselton, GA, Ricardo Andre Moreno (39) of Braselton, […]

PRESS RELEASE – On Dec. 16, 2022, after several months of investigation, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division conducted a search warrant on a Sam Freeman Road address. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office arrested Travis Wilson Tanner (54) of Hoschton, GA, Rhonda Mae Elrod (54) of Braselton, GA, Ricardo Andre Moreno (39) of Braselton, […]

MADISON COUNTY, Ga. –  Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King announced today that a residential fire in Madison County has killed one victim. Just after 6:00 a.m. on Sunday morning, a passing motorist reported a structure fire on Shiloh Fort Lamar Road to Madison County authorities. Investigators were dispatched from the State Fire Marshal’s […]

CATOOSA COUNTY, GA. – On Nov. 29, a two-vehicle crash occurred in Catoosa County and according to the Georgia State Patrol Public Information Office, “[The] results are preliminary as this crash is still under investigation”. GSP Public Information Office released the following statement regarding the incident: On November 29, at approximately 8:45 PM, GSP Troopers […]

The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) will close one northbound lane tomorrow, Thursday, December 1, for bridge maintenance on I-85 northbound over the North Oconee River. The single-lane closure allows contractors to complete necessary proactive bridge maintenance in advance of the bridge replacements in the corridor. This right lane closure will be in place […]

On November 20, 2022, deputies responded to Skidder Way, Jasper, GA in reference to a call from a female that an ex-boyfriend, Scott Eric Shane Wallace (54 years old) had entered the residence without consent and threatened to burn the residence down. Wallace would not respond when deputies arrived. Wallace had multiple Aggravated Assault warrants […]

ATLANTA – Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King announced today that a residential fire in Dawsonville claimed the life of one victim. On November 15th, Dawson County Fire officials requested the State Fire Marshal’s Office to respond to a residential fire with one recorded fatality on Kelly Bridge Road. The seventeen hundred square foot […]

Fannin County GA- Eggs and Issues Breakfast, hosted by the Fannin County Chamber of Commerce, had a great turn out consisting of chamber and non-chamber members.  In attendance was Senator Steve Gooch, along with local leadership and elected officials.  Mayor of Blue Ridge, Rhonda Haight, spoke on issues within the city and county concerning young […]

FANNIN COUNTY, Ga. – As part of the Nursing Pathway at Fannin County High School students are able to obtain a Georgia certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). This certification enables students to find immediate employment opportunities in the healthcare field as a CNA. The students pictured will finish their CNA training and take […]

PAULDING COUNTY, Ga. – Zackery Dubreuiel, a Paulding County Sheriff’s Office deputy, is being recognized as a hero who saved a child, after performing ‘life saving actions’. On September 30, 2022, while assigned to the Uniform Patrol Division, Deputy Dubreuiel was conducting a traffic stop on Dallas Acworth Highway at the Ace Hardware. While he […]

At the October Board of Education Meeting, students from Banks County Primary, Banks County Elementary, Banks County Middle and Banks County High School were recognized for academic excellence. Teachers chose students for their commitment, dedication, and hard work during the school year. Banks County Primary School – the following students were recognized for Academic Excellence: […]

Fannin County Ga- Fannin County Middle School hosted the REACH signing ceremony on Thursday October 13, 2022. Realizing Educational Achievement Can Help (REACH), is a Georgia educational program to aid in student long term success.  This ceremony was the eighth signing hosted for Fannin County Middle School Students.  REACH is a needs-based mentorship and scholarship […]

The Catoosa County Sheriff’s office would like to congratulate Detective Alan Miles on his long-awaited retirement and recognize him for 30 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Catoosa County. Alan started his career with the Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office in 1993 and during the past 30 years he served in many positions which […]