GEORGIA — Republican leaders and supporters from across Georgia are set to gather in Warner Robins this weekend for the Central Georgia Fish Fry 2026. The Houston, Peach and Bibb County Republican parties will present the event on Saturday, Aug. 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Roy H. “Sonny” Watson Health Pavilion, […]
Read More »Motorists Urged to Use Caution as Six Gap Bicycle Ride Approaches
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga. — Motorists are being urged to use extra caution on North Georgia roads as cyclists begin training for the annual Six Gap Bicycle Ride, scheduled for Sept. 26-27. With the event approaching, drivers can expect to see an increase in cyclists training on roadways throughout the area, particularly during the early morning […]
Read More »Lumpkin County Man Arrested Following Online Sting by Private Predator-Catching Group
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga. — A 28-year-old Lumpkin County man is facing multiple charges following an encounter with a private group that conducts online predator stings. Ethan Chase Hulsey, 28, was arrested Aug. 5 following an investigation by the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division. According to the sheriff’s office, deputies initially responded to a […]
Read More »Dahlonega Man Arrested on Child Molestation Charges Following Hall County Investigation
HALL COUNTY, Ga. — A 61-year-old Dahlonega man has been arrested following a Hall County Sheriff’s Office investigation into allegations that he sexually abused a child over a period of several years. Ricky Harold Goodell, 61, of Dahlonega, is charged with three felony counts of child molestation. He remains in the Hall County Jail without […]
Read More »Georgia Governor’s Race Set for November After GOP Primary Upset
GEORGIA – Georgia voters narrowed the field in the state’s open gubernatorial race Tuesday, setting up a high-profile general election contest to replace term-limited Gov. Brian Kemp. On the Republican side, businessman and healthcare executive Rick Jackson scored an upset victory over Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, winning the GOP nomination despite Jones receiving endorsements from […]
Read More »Lumpkin County Voters Head to Polls for Primary and Local Elections
Lumpkin County Voters Head to Polls for Primary and Local Elections LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga. — Voters across Lumpkin County are heading to the polls Today for Georgia’s May 19, 2026 General Primary and Nonpartisan Election, with several local races and statewide contests appearing on ballots throughout the county. Polls opened at 7 a.m. and will […]
Read More »Lumpkin County authorities warn of potential deceptive pest control solicitations
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga. — The Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office is urging residents to remain cautious after receiving multiple reports of door-to-door pest control solicitors operating in residential neighborhoods. According to the agency, several individuals described as white males have been traveling through subdivisions using single-wheel electric devices, commonly known as “one-wheels,” while claiming to represent […]
Read More »LT. GOVERNOR FRONTRUNNER, CONSERVATIVE STEVE GOOCH WON’T BACK DOWN ON PUBLIC SAFETY
GEORGIA – Conservative Senator Steve Gooch is stepping up where others are content to grandstand, delivering real action to shield Georgians from the rising tide of lawlessness pushed by the far left. In the wake of media-fueled hysteria that has seen protesters storm churches mid-service to harass worshippers, Gooch didn’t hesitate. He introduced SB 591, […]
Read More »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 […]
Read More »BREAKING: EMORY FIRES SUSPECTED IRANIAN SPY AFTER STEVE GOOCH CALLS FOR INVESTIGATION!
It’s no secret that the Iranian government is America’s enemy. They hate our freedom and our Christian values, they persecute anyone who questions them, and they sponsor terror around the globe. When I found out that the daughter of a senior Iranian official who threatened our troops and President Trump was employed at Emory, I […]
Read More »Lumpkin County Woman Arrested in nearly $400,000 Finance Department Theft Investigation
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga. – A Lumpkin County woman has been arrested and charged in connection with the theft of nearly $400,000 from the county’s finance department, according to the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Stacy M. Jarrard said investigators were notified on Nov. 4, 2025, of a theft of funds from the Lumpkin County Finance […]
Read More »Four Adults Taken Into Custody After Child Found Unlawfully Restrained in Lumpkin County Home
LUMPKIN COUNTY Ga. – Four adults were taken into custody following the discovery of a young child being unlawfully restrained inside a Lumpkin County residence, authorities said. According to the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were conducting a follow-up investigation on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, related to a reported runaway juvenile when they uncovered a […]
Read More »One Dead, One Injured in Head-On Collision on Highway 115 in Lumpkin County
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga. – A Dahlonega man was killed and another driver injured in a two-vehicle crash Friday night on Highway 115 in Lumpkin County, according to the Georgia State Patrol. The crash occurred around 8 p.m. near the intersection of Grindle Brothers Road. Preliminary findings indicate that a Honda Civic traveling south on GA-115 […]
Read More »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 […]
Read More »Northeast Georgia FCA Announces Leadership Transition as Josh Haymore Steps into New Regional Role
PRESS RELEASE – The Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) in Northeast Georgia is excited to announce a leadership transition as Josh Haymore, current Director of FCA at the University of North Georgia (UNG), steps into the new role of Director for 400 North FCA, which serves Dawson and Lumpkin counties. Haymore has served with FCA […]
Read More »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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