LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga. — A man was arrested in Lumpkin County after federal investigators said he posted a threat on Facebook indicating he planned to kill a family member before driving toward the county with a loaded handgun in his truck. According to a federal criminal complaint, Michael Shane Fortner posted on Facebook on Oct. […]
Read More »Dahlonega man dies in single-vehicle wreck in Hall County
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga. – A 36-year-old Dahlonega man died Sunday morning from injuries sustained in a single-vehicle wreck in northern Hall County, according to the Georgia State Patrol. Johnathan Blackwell was driving a 1992 Ford F-150 southbound on Thompson Bridge Road near Timbercreek Trail at approximately 8:30 a.m. when the vehicle crossed the centerline and […]
Read More »Three Parents Charged After Entering School Bus in Dahlonega
DAHLONEGA, Ga. — Three parents have been charged after authorities say they entered a school bus carrying Cottrell Elementary School students during a confrontation at a Dahlonega apartment complex Monday. The incident unfolded Sept. 14 at Highland Trace Apartments on Hardman Drive, off Ga. 60, as bus 22-36 was delivering students home from Cottrell Elementary. […]
Read More »Georgia Fish Fry 2026
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 […]
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