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 […]
Read More »Lumpkin County Election Results
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga. – The precincts in Lumpkin are now all reporting. The election results are as follows: Sheriff – Stacy Jarrard, the incumbent, has won with 85.06% of the vote, beating his opponent Matthew Cook, who earned 14.94% of the vote. County Commission Chairperson – Chris Dockery, the incumbent, won with 76.36% of […]
Read More »Woman arrested in Lumpkin County for trafficking methamphetamine
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga. – On April 25, 2024, Lumpkin County Deputies conducted a traffic stop on a female subject Courtney Yother, 32-year-old white female from Dawsonville, Georgia. During the traffic stop, the Lumpkin County k9 alerted on Yother’s vehicle and a search was conducted resulting in deputies locating approximately 730 grams of methamphetamine. This traffic […]
Read More »Lumpkin County schools closed tomorrow
PRESS RELEASE – Due to the threat of severe weather tonight and tomorrow, Lumpkin County Schools will be closed for all students and staff on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. Stay safe, LC! #TR1BE
Read More »Help Nugget and Zoey find a home
Please help Nugget and Zoey find a new furever home. The following was posted on social media by Monica Ivonne Stephens, pleading to the public to help these animals in need: “I have very heavy heart and I am hoping you all can think of someone you know who can help these two and give […]
Read More »GBI Investigates Officer Involved Shooting in Lumpkin County
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga.– The GBI is investigating an officer involved shooting in Lumpkin County, Georgia. The Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office asked the GBI to conduct an independent investigation on December 7, 2023. No one was injured during the incident. Preliminary information indicates that at about 2:55 a.m., Lumpkin County deputies were requested by Hall County […]
Read More »Senate Majority Leader Steve Gooch Announced as 2023 GHLA ‘Legislator of the Year’
PRESS RELEASE — In a Nov. 29 ceremony at the GHLA Stars of the Lodging Industry Celebration, Majority Leader Steve Gooch (R–Dahlonega) was recognized as the 2023 Legislator of the Year by the Georgia Hotel and Lodging Association (GHLA). This prestigious award reflects Leader Gooch’s dedication to public service and his contributions to the betterment of […]
Read More »Two Arrested on Trafficking Fentanyl Charges in Lumpkin and Hall Counties
PRESS RELEASE – Dorian Dorsey, age 37, of Gainesville, GA and Amanda Howard, age 45, of Gainesville, GA, have been arrested following a joint drug investigation by the Georgia State Patrol and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office. Police charged Dorsey and Howard with the following on November 10, 2023: Dorian […]
Read More »House Republicans have now been Speaker-less for 20 days
PRESS RELEASE – The following is a statement issued by Representative Andrew Clyde: In case you missed last week’s turn of events in the ongoing Speaker race, here’s a quick recap. As you likely know, I proudly endorsed House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) for Speaker of the House on October 6th. One week later, […]
Read More »LCSO is asking for help in identifying stolen property
PRESS RELEASE – The Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office, is requesting assistance in determining the location or any information about the theft of the photographed Golf Cart. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Please contact Inv. Frank Hughes at 706-482-2632 or [email protected] This is in reference to Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office case number ic23-09-246.
Read More »Superintendent Dr. Rob Brown Announces Retirement From Lumpkin County Schools
PRESS RELEASE – On Monday, September 11, 2023, Superintendent Dr. Rob Brown publicly announced his plans to retire effective December 31, 2023, after seven and a half years as superintendent of Lumpkin County Schools and twenty-eight years of service in public education in Georgia. “I am grateful to the Lumpkin County Board of Education for […]
Read More »Major Insurer Reverses Course After Commissioner King’s Involvement
PRESS RELEASE – Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King announced today that Farmers Insurance has rescinded tens of thousands of nonrenewal notices to Georgia consumers initially scheduled to go into effect in August. “It was brought to our attention this week that Farmers Insurance had alerted their customers that they would be non-renewing […]
Read More »Two LCHS teachers lose their youngest daughter in tragic vehicle accident
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga. – Two Lumpkin County High School (LCHS) teachers have tragically lost their youngest daughter, three-year-old Rocky Rae Barron, in a singular vehicle accident that took place Thursday evening, July 13. Jay Dee and Cadie Barron have served as teachers within the Lumpkin County School System for years and together they share three […]
Read More »Storm across North Georgia leaves extensive damage and thousands without power
GEORGIA – A severe thunderstorm, that traveled across north Georgia counties Sunday night, left extensive damage and thousands without power going into this week. Georgia Power stated that they are continuously working to restore power to their customers. “Our crews remain in the field working to address widespread damage from Sunday night’s storms, have already […]
Read More »Senator Steve Gooch Announced as 2023 Georgia Chamber ‘Legislator of the Year’
PRESS RELEASE – Last week, Majority Leader Sen. Steve Gooch (R – Dahlonega) was announced as one of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce’s 2023 Legislators of the Year. The award is given to three members of the Georgia General Assembly whose efforts have focused on promoting economic development, job creation and free enterprise. “One of […]
Read More »Tax Commissioner arrested on felony drug charges
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga. – The Lumpkin County Tax Commissioner, Michael David Young, 57, was arrested yesterday on felony drug charges after he turned himself into the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation was requested by the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office to ‘investigate allegations that Young was utilizing the influence of his office […]
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