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 […]
Read More »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 […]
Read More »GBI Makes Arrest in Lumpkin County Child Molestation Case
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga. – The GBI has arrested and charged Andrew Howard Whaley, age 61, of Cumming, GA, for one count of aggravated child molestation, one count of child molestation, and one count of possession of child pornography in Lumpkin County. Whaley was also charged in Forsyth County, GA with six counts of creation of […]
Read More »“Die-hard MAGA supporter” & Senate Majority Leader Steve Gooch Announces Campaign for Lieutenant Governor of Georgia
DAHLONEGA, GA – Georgia Senator Steve Gooch announced that he is running for Lieutenant Governor and issued a formal press release detailing his plans. “Conservative Republican Senator Steve Gooch filed paperwork and officially announced Wednesday that he is running for Lieutenant Governor of Georgia, offering a proven record of conservative leadership and an unwavering commitment […]
Read More »Wildfires in North Georgia
PRESS RELEASE – Yesterday, the Georgia Forestry Commission responded to 137 #wildfires that burned 2,390 acres across the state. Conditions for today are SLIGHTLY better than yesterday, but we still need you to please be EXTREMELY cautious with anything that may start fires outdoors. Thank you! Photo is from Lumpkin County.
Read More »GBI Arrests Dahlonega Woman for Fentanyl Possession and Trafficking Methamphetamine in Lumpkin County
PRESS RELEASE – One woman was arrested following a drug trafficking investigation in Dahlonega. Crystal Roman, age 53, of Dahlonega, GA, was arrested and charged with Trafficking Methamphetamine and Possession of Fentanyl. On February 5, 2025, after a several month-long investigation, agents executed a search warrant at Roman’s home in Dahlonega. Agents located and seized […]
Read More »Georgia State Senator arrested
GEORGIA – FYN became aware of an arrest made this morning at the Georgia State Capitol thanks to a new program called The Georgia Hour with BKP on VoiceofRuralAmerica.com. Georgia State Senator Colton Moore was seen being shoved to the ground and arrested as he tried to defy a ban that would keep him from […]
Read More »GBI Arrests Dahlonega Man on Trafficking Methamphetamine Charges in Lumpkin County
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga. – The GBI has arrested and charged Kevin Wayne Oliver, age 43, of Dahlonega, GA, with Trafficking Methamphetamine, and Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute. On December 6, 2024, Oliver was arrested at a home in Dahlonega, GA, for a Probation Violation warrant. During a subsequent search of his property, law […]
Read More »GBI Arrests Dahlonega Man for Trafficking Methamphetamine in Lumpkin County
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga. – The GBI has arrested and charged Tony Lamar Sullens, age 59, of Dahlonega, GA, with Trafficking Methamphetamine, Possession of a Controlled Substance – Schedule II, and Possession of a Controlled Substance – Schedule IV. On November 15, 2024, Sullens was arrested at his home in Dahlonega, GA, for a Probation Violation […]
Read More »Suspect arrested after multiple vehicle break-ins
PRESS RELEASE – On November 1, 2024 around 1:19am, Deputies responded to University Heights in reference to suspicious males dressed in all black that were pulling on the door handles of vehicles. Deputies observed the silver Hyundai passenger car travelling on Morrison Moore and attempted to stop the vehicle. The Hyundai failed to stop and […]
Read More »The presidential race in Georgia is called!
The race in Georgia has been called! Georgia has turned red! News outlets have called the race in Georgia as a tight race between former President Trump and Vice President Harris. Trump was able to flip the state after Biden previously won the state in 2020. Final numbers are still too early to know, but […]
Read More »GBI Investigates Officer Involved Shooting in Lumpkin County
PRESS RELEASE – Dahlonega, GA (September 30, 2024)– At the request of the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office, GBI agents are investigating an officer involved shooting in Dahlonega, Georgia. Malachi Mayfield, age 27, of Dahlonega, GA was shot and injured in the incident. No officers were injured. Preliminary information indicates on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at […]
Read More »Weather warnings as Hurricane Helene approaches
ATLANTA – As Hurricane Helene approaches Georgia, Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King is urging Georgians to take several precautions before the storm. “Hurricane Helene is expected to make landfall along the Gulf Coast as a major hurricane and continue into Georgia with devastating wind speeds,” said Commissioner King. “Because these damaging winds […]
Read More »School threats across Georgia
GEORGIA – In the aftermath of Wednesday’s horrific school shooting, multiple schools across Georgia are reporting threats of violence. Fannin County School System stated that they “wanted to make you aware there have been multiple threats made to schools throughout the state of Georgia over the past 48 hours.” The shooting that took place at […]
Read More »Paulding Deputy Killed in Ambush While Responding to Domestic Dispute
PAULDING COUNTY, Ga. – Sheriff Gary Gulledge, the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office, and the Paulding County community mourn the loss of one of their Deputies. On Saturday, August 17, 2024, at approximately 6:13 PM, Deputy Brandon Cunningham was gunned down as he responded to a domestic dispute. A male suspect ambushed Deputy Cunningham and his […]
Read More »Georgia GOP Passes Resolution Demanding Action on 2020 Fulton County Election Irregularities, Reprimands SEB
PRESS RELEASE – At the Georgia Republican Party State Committee meeting preceding the state convention held on May 18th, a resolution introduced by Sam Carnline, co-founder of GeorgiansForTruth.org and Georgia GOP State Committeeman, was passed unanimously by the committee members. The resolution expresses grave concerns over irregularities in the 2020 presidential election in Fulton County that […]
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