WHITE COUNTY, Ga. – The largest fentanyl seizure ever made inside of White County took place on Sunday, September 25, 2022, resulting in multiple arrests. A prior investigation led agents throughout White County where large drug seizures were made. This investigation was conducted by the White County Sheriff’s Office, Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office, Riverdale Police […]
Read More »Roe v. Wade overturned in Supreme Court precedent on abortion
WASHINGTON – This morning, a divided United States Supreme Court, made the 5-4 decision to overturn the 50-year precedent of Roe v. Wade to legalize abortion the federal level. The door was opened to re-visit the abortion precedent that was set in 1973 in hearing the 2021 Mississippi case for Dobbs v. Jackson. The court […]
Read More »REPUBLICANS TO HOST A REGIONAL POLITICAL FORUM ON APRIL 2nd
REPUBLICANS TO HOST A REGIONAL POLITICAL FORUM ON APRIL 2nd The 2022 Northeast Georgia Republican Candidate Forum (2022NRCF) will be held Saturday, April 2, at the Gainesville Civic Center from 10:00am to 4:00pm. At this Republican event, Statewide Executive candidates (Governor, Lt. Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, Secretary of Labor, Secretary of Agriculture, Superintendent […]
Read More »Commissioner King: Georgia Insurers Should Divest from Russia
PRESS RELEASE – Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King today urged insurance companies doing business in the state of Georgia to review their financial holdings and operations to identify and divest from any investments and/or operations in Russia. “Vladimir Putin’s illegal and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine has rightfully led to condemnation from free […]
Read More »Rep. Carson Introduces “Parents’ Bill of Rights” Legislation
ATLANTA – State Representative John Carson (R-Marietta) recently introduced House Bill 1158, or the Georgia “Parents’ Bill of Rights.” Through this legislation, Rep. Carson seeks to establish and protect parental rights regarding education, health information and upbringing, as well as enable transparency between schools/school systems and parents. He also seeks to curb special interest groups […]
Read More »Gov. Kemp awards $408 million for reliable broadband
Press Release – The office of Governor Brian Kemp issued an announcement today during an announcement over broadband access in Georgia. Governor kemp announced that almost $408 million will be awarded across 70 Georgia counties to provide them with faster and more reliable broadband access. He issued the following press release on the topic: Governor […]
Read More »One Killed in Dahlonega Fire
ATLANTA – Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King announced today that a male was killed in a Lumpkin County fire on Sunday, January 23rd. The accidental fire occurred on Rose Creek Lane in Dahlonega around 8:18 a.m. and completely destroyed the 16-year-old, 200-square-foot residence. “Upon extinguishing the fire, the victim’s body was found […]
Read More »Earthquake in Eton, GA: felt across Georgia, Tennessee and North Carolina
ETON, Ga. – The United States Geological Survey (USGS) has confirmed that an earthquake of a 2.6 magnitude struck 16 km NNE of Eton, Georgia around midnight on Jan. 21, 2021. According to the University of Memphis, the earthquake occurred north of Eton, Georgia, near the state line with Tennessee just before midnight on January […]
Read More »National Weather Service special alert for northeast Georgia
The National Weather Service Atlanta has issued a special weather briefing in expectance of upcoming winter weather to hit north Georgia this weekend. They state the following in their briefing issued Thursday, January 13. The potential for a significant winter storm is increasing for parts of north Georgia later this weekend including: A mix of […]
Read More »Lumpkin County Issues Phone Scam Warning
PRESS RELEASE – The Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office posted on social media to make people aware of the phone scam that has been going around Lumpkin County specifically. Sheriff Stacy Jarrard issued the following statement. I would like to bring to everyone’s attention that the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office has been made aware of a […]
Read More »Dahlonega woman arrested for theft: more charges could be brought
The shocking arrest of a Dahlonega woman, Rhonda Sheppard, has left many asking questions on if more arrests will be made or further charges brought. Rhonda Sheppard was arrested Thursday evening by GBI agents after an investigation was launched in August following a tip from a concerned citizen to local Sherriff Stacy Jarrard. The GBI […]
Read More »GBI Arrests Dahlonega Woman for Theft
DAHLONEGA, Ga. – The Georgia Bureau of Investigation released a statement following the arrest of a Dahlonega woman for theft by taking ‘over $400,000 for personal use’. On Thursday, December 9, 2021, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) arrested Rhonda Sheppard, 54, of Dahlonega, Georgia on one count of Theft by Taking. Sheppard was booked […]
Read More »Jeffrey Moran Recognized for academic achievement in lifelong learning academy
PRESS RELEASE – Georgia’s County Association released the following press release today recognizing Jeffrey Moran for his academic achievements: ACCG, Georgia’s County Association, recently awarded Lumpkin County Commissioner Jeffrey Moran with a certificate for successfully completing the core requirements in the Lifelong Learning Academy. Jeffrey Moran was honored during the ACCG County Reconnect Conference at […]
Read More »UNG Police Logs Criminal Homicide Report
The University of North Georgia Dahlonega Campus has posted an active case to their records for criminal homicide as of Wednesday morning.With many concerned about the homicide report, the UNG Office of University Relations sent a clarifying email to students, faculty and staff and issued the following statement.“UNG’s Office of Public Safety has received a […]
Read More »Andrew Clyde announces which district he will represent
Press Release – Andrew Clyde has addressed a major question he has faced since the annoucment of the new redistricting map. Andrew Clyde, the current district 9 representative, has been faced with a question after the congressional redistricting map was released. The new map moves Jackson, Elbert, Madison, and some of Clay county out of […]
Read More »Georgia Congressional Redistricting Map approved by Georgia General Assembly: To be approved by Governor Brian Kemp
The Georgia General Assembly has approved a Congressional Redistricting Map. It was reveled today and announced by both the State Senate and State House of Representatives Majority Caucuses. David Ralston, Speaker for the Georgia General Assembly, addressed the announcement of the new congressional redistricting map. “Today, we have released a proposed map that reflects Georgia’s growing, diverse […]
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