• Gooch Introduces SB 465 to Align State with Donald Trump’s America First Agenda and Crack Down on Illegal Hiring

    GEORGIA – February 17 – As State Senator for Georgia’s 51st District and the Republican frontrunner for Lieutenant Governor, I am committed to putting Georgia families first and aligning our state with President Trump’s America First agenda. Last week, I introduced Senate Bill 465, a targeted measure to hold businesses accountable and discourage the hiring […]

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  • EPA Warns Georgians to Stay Indoors as Air Quality Reaches ‘Unhealthy’ Levels

    GEORGIA – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is urging residents across Georgia to limit time outdoors after air quality monitors detected “Unhealthy” levels of fine particulate matter, known as PM2.5, in several counties. According to the Air Quality Index (AQI), concentrations of particle pollution have climbed high enough to pose health risks to the […]

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  • Lumpkin County Sheriffs Office Solves 2001 Homicide of Herman Wilder

    PRESS RELEASE – The Lumpkin County Sheriffs Office announces that the 2001 homicide of Herman Wilder has been officially solved through DNA. The investigation has determined that Carroll Dean Burrell (Rabun County), now deceased, was responsible for Wilder’s death on May 25, 2001, at Golden Hills Apartments in Dahlonega. On the night of the incident, […]

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  • Election Day – Get out and Vote!

    GEORGIA – It’s, November, 4 2025 – Election Day! Check Fetch Your News for your local election results as they come in starting this evening! Don’t forget to get out and vote today!

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  • Ditch Witch For Sale!

     Ditch Witch 5110 Trencher for Sale – $15,500 (Maysville, GA) Ready to work! This well-maintained Ditch Witch 5110 (approx 2003) has less than 800 hours and is in excellent running condition! . ✅ No leaks ✅ Several cylinders repacked + new hoses ✅ New brake master cylinder & battery ✅ Fresh paint job ✅ Recently serviced by a certified mechanic […]

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  • Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Domestic-Related Homicide

    FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – Forsyth County deputies are investigating a deadly domestic incident that claimed the life of an off-duty law enforcement officer and left a teenager injured Saturday night in the Villages at Shakerag subdivision. The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office said the incident began around 7:49 p.m. on September 27, when a juvenile appeared […]

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  • Aggressive Internet Salesman Removed After Community Complaints in Dawson County

    LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga. – Lumpkin County authorities and Kinetic Windstream say a third-party internet salesman has been terminated following reports of aggressive behavior toward residents. Sheriff Stacy Jarrard confirmed that his office received multiple calls about the individual, who had been going door-to-door selling internet services in local neighborhoods. After investigating, the sheriff determined the […]

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  • Clarkesville Man Arrested on Child Exploitation Charges Following GBI Investigation

    DAHLONEGA, Ga. — A Habersham County man has been arrested and charged with sexual exploitation of children after a Georgia Bureau of Investigation probe into his online activity. Officials said 36-year-old Alex Michael Miller of Clarkesville was taken into custody in Lumpkin County following a joint investigation between the GBI’s Child Exploitation and Computer Crimes […]

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  • Officials Warn Homeowners to Stay Alert for Scams During Peak Disaster Season

    GEORGIA – August to October marks the height of natural disaster season in the United States, and with it comes a warning from consumer protection groups: be on the lookout for scammers posing as contractors offering too-good-to-be-true repair services. According to recent advisories, fraudulent contractors often descend on communities impacted by hurricanes, floods, and other […]

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  • Lumpkin County Senior Center’s Volunteer of the Month for August

    PRESS RELEASE – Arthur Sheehan is named as Lumpkin County Senior Center’s Volunteer of the Month for August! Art has been sharing his time and talents with us since 2021. Twice a month, he brings energy, laughter, and connection as our bingo caller for congregate meal participants — and his smile is truly contagious! Beyond […]

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