LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga. – Shortly after noon today (Monday, July 12), a multi-agency group of law enforcement officers captured Gerardo Jonathan “Jerry” Flowers, following a dangerous all-night manhunt during which Lumpkin County deputies came under fire from the fleeing fugitive. Flowers was captured near some abandoned buildings and sheds near Colonel Stringer Road and Hwy. […]
Read More »UPDATE: Fugitive Gerardo Flowers captured
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga. — Sheriff Stacy Jarrard reported just after noon today (July 12) that an all-night manhunt has resulted in the arrest of Gerardo Flowers. Forsyth County News will have more details as they become available. The hunt for started Sunday in the area of Mt. Olive Church Road. A facebook post noted that […]
Read More »Dahlonega man charged with battery, making terroristic threats
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga. – 31-year-old Ian Joseph Almeida was arrested on charges of simple battery and making terroristic threats against his sister Bayley Hermina Almeida at a residence on Joyce Lane on June 27. Lumpkin County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the scene in reference to a physical domestic where they found Bayley Almeida and […]
Read More »Lumpkin County ready to celebrate 4th of July with parade and fireworks
DAHLONEGA Ga. – After a year of being shut inside due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Americans are ready to cut loose and celebrate America’s 245 birthday on the Fourth of July. Lumpkin County residents will enjoy a three-day celebration. On Friday, July 2, there will be a free concert at Hancock Park starting at 6:30 […]
Read More »Dawsonville man charged with aggravated assault, battery
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga. – Jamey Michael Tuggle, 44 of Dawsonville, has been charged with aggravated assault, battery, and false imprisonment following a domestic altercation with his girlfriend, Kristi Michelle Thomas, that occurred in March at a local motel. According to the arrest report, the incident took place after Thomas bonded Tuggle out of the Lumpkin […]
Read More »Man wanted in Hall, Habersham arrested by Lumpkin County deputy
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga. — A Gainesville man with outstanding warrants in Hall and Habersham counties ran from Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office deputies when they attempted a traffic stop in the Hamp Mill Road area on June 15. According to the incident report, Deputy George Albert Jr. witnessed 33-year-old Brandon Myers driving erratically and attempted to […]
Read More »Flash flood warning in effect through Tuesday
PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. — A flash flood warning was issued at 11:24 a.m. today fo the following counties Dade-Walker-Catoosa-Whitfield-Murray-Fannin-Gilmer-Union-Towns-Chattooga-Gordon-Pickens-Dawson-Lumpkin-White-Floyd-Bartow-Cherokee and Polk and the citiesof f , Dahlonega, Calhoun, Rome, Cleveland, and Cartersville. The warning will remain in effect through Tuesday evening. A cold front will bring periods of moderate to heavy rainfall across portions of […]
Read More »Dahlonega man, wife face felony charges
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga. – A Dahlonega man and his wife face multiple felony charges following a pre-dawn traffic stop on South Chestatee Street on June 6. According to the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office incident report, Deputy George Albert observed a gold Infiniti sedan driving erratically and conducted a traffic stop. Upon approaching the vehicle, he […]
Read More »Levensteins earns All-American status
DAHLONEGA – University of North Georgia baseball player Nik Levensteins earned two more All-American accolades when he was named to the ABCA/Rawlings Second Team and the D2CCA Third Team, each association announced Friday afternoon. Levensteins is the fifth All-American in the NCAA era and the first since Michael Gouge earned third team honors in 2017. […]
Read More »Dawsonville men charged with possession of heroin
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga. — Two Dawsonville men were arrested near the public square and Park Street May 26. Kevin Smallwood, 27, and Wesley Smallwood, 39, both of Dawsonville were charged with possession of heroin, possession, manufacturing of a controlled substance and crossing a guard line with weapons, intoxicants or drugs. Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office deputy […]
Read More »Woman charged with cruelty to animals
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga. — A 23-year-old Dawsonville woman has been charged with five counts of cruelty to animals after five deceased puppies were found in the home she rented at 43B Abis Circle in Dahlonega. Animal Control Officer Tony Ashe was called to the residence by the landlord Owen Welch who advised Ashe that he […]
Read More »Teen who drowned in Dicks Creek on Memorial Day identified
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga. — Lumpkin County Coroner Mark Cox today identified the teenager who drowned in Dicks Creek on Memorial Day as 15-year-old Michael Cole of Lithonia. According to Department of Natural Resources spokesman Mark McKinnon, Cole was swimming with his family when he slipped on a rock and went under. The body was recovered […]
Read More »UNG softball season ends in heartbreaking loss to Biola
DENVER – The second-ranked University of North Georgia softball team saw their season come to a close in a 5-2 loss to No. 24 Biola Friday evening. The Eagles plated four in the third, highlighted by a three-run homer. Biola put up another run in the seventh on a RBI single. North Georgia rallied in […]
Read More »UNG rallies to 8-4 win over Valdosta St. in NCAA Division II Tournament
PRESS RELEASE DENVER – Down 3-0 through four complete, the University of North Georgia softball team’s bats finally came alive as they eliminated No. 9 Valdosta State Friday, 8-4, at the 2021 NCAA Division II Softball Championship. The Blazers got on the board in the first inning, taking advantage of a Nighthawk error to hit […]
Read More »Chambers wins Elite 90 award
PRESS RELEASE DAHLONEGA – Laken Chambers, a junior from the University of North Georgia is the recipient of the Elite 90 award for the 2021 NCAA Division II Softball Championship. Chambers, majoring in Middle Grades Education, currently carries a 4.00 GPA. Chambers was presented with the award during a pregame ceremony Thursday afternoon in Denver. […]
Read More »Three UNG softball players named to All-America Team
PRESS RELEASE DAHLONEGA – Three University of North Georgia softball players were named to the D2CCA All-America Teams, the association announced Wednesday. Kylee Smith and Margaret Simmons earned second team honors, while Shelby Hammontree earned honorable mention recognition. Smith earns her fourth D2CCA All-America honor. The senior from Suwanee, Georgia, became the first three-time PBC […]
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