Motorists stranded in the midst of winter storm
Community, News February 8, 2020
Dahlonega, Ga. – Many motorists are finding themselves stranded as winter weather sweeps across our area.
Lumpkin County Sheriff Stacy Jarrard has been keeping citizens up-to-date via Facebook on the happenings in the county.
“Please be advised that the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office is experiencing a HIGH volume of calls for accidents,” Jarrard stated in an earlier announcement. “I have checked the roads this morning and they are slick. Please stay off the roadways unless it is an emergency.”
Jarrard went on to say that the Lumpkin County Roads Department and Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) can more effectively and efficiently treat roadways when they are clear of other motorists.
Despite the warnings to stay off roads, motorists ventured out and many have now become stranded as some roadways are now impassable.
Among the roads that have been marked impassable are Cavender Creek Rd,Town Creek Church Rd, Calhoun Rd, Crown Mtn Dr, Morrison Moore Pkwy (east and west), N. Grove St, Auraria Rd, Burnt Stand, S. Chestatee, Hwy 52 W, Red Oak Flats, Hwy 400.
Travel has become treacherous not only from ice/snow but also due to the numerous vehicles that have been abandoned.
Lumpkin County Government released the following statement:
“County crews are out treating bridges and known problem areas. Throughout the day we will continue treating, but unnecessary travel is not recommended. Additionally, it does not appear that there will be an opportunity for the roads to clear overnight so black ice is a strong possibility. We will continue to keep you informed of conditions, but be careful!”
All Lumpkin County Emergency Personnel are still urging residents to stay off roadways unless absolutely necessary to get out. Please call 911 for all life threatening emergencies and for all others needing assistance please call the county’s non-emergency number at 706-864-3633.
FYN will continue to bring you weather updates throughout the day.
Featured Image : Georgia State Senator Steve Gooch directs traffic along Hwy 19 where many motorists had to abandon their vehicles.
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Traffic accident causes road closures in Lumpkin County
News December 26, 2018
LUMPKIN, GA
According to the Cumming Georgia State Patrol, on Tuesday, December 25 in Lumpkin County, GA, officers were dispatched to a motor vehicle crash on SR 400 at Whelchel Road in Lumpkin County
The crash involved a 2018 Toyota Tacoma traveling east on Whelchel Road, that was attempting to turn left onto SR 400 to travel northbound. The Tacoma was driven by 28 year old Jack Smith of Murrayville. Chelsea Oliver, 21 years old from Dawsonville, was a passenger in the pickup truck with Mr. Smith.
The other vehicle, A 2001 Mercedes Benz, was traveling south on SR 400 in the left lane. The Mercedes Benz was driven by 21 year old Brittani Chandler from Cumming, GA. 28 year old John Chandler, from Cumming, and 58 year old George White, from Cumming, were passengers in the Mercedes, along with Brittani Chandler.
The Tacoma failed to yield to the Mercedes as it entered SR 400. Ms. Chandler, driver of the Mercedes, attempted to brake and swerve to the left to avoid a collision, however the front of her vehicle stuck the left side of the pickup truck. The collision occurred in the left southbound lane of SR 400 and the crossover area of the intersection.
All persons were transported to Northeast Georgia Medical Center for medical evaluation and treatment. None of the injuries were serious or life threatening. All persons but Mr. White, right rear seat passenger in the Mercedes, were wearing their seatbelts. Air bag deployment was present in both vehicles.
Alcohol and drugs were not a factor in this crash. Distracted driving did not appear to be a factor in this crash. Jack Smith, driver of the Tacoma, was cited for failing to yield after stopping at a stop sign.
Collins, Perdue, Kemp join vice president in ICE meeting
News March 22, 2019
Doug Collins
ATLANTA — U.S. Representative Doug Collins (R-Ga.),U.S. Senator David Perdue (R-Ga.), and Governor Brian Kemp (R-Ga.) joined Vice President Mike Pence at Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Atlanta Field Office Thursday to receive a briefing about the work of local ICE agents and the broader mission of border security.
“President Trump and Vice President Pence’s commitment to securing our border and protecting our citizens remains unwavering, and I want to thank the vice president for traveling to Georgia to hear from the hardworking men and women serving in federal law enforcement. I look forward to continue working alongside this administration to strengthen our national security at home and abroad,” said Collins.
“I’m here on behalf of the President of the United States to say to the men and women of Immigration and Customs Enforcement here in Atlanta, Georgia: We are grateful for you, we are standing with you, and we will keep standing with you as you enforce our laws and keep our communities safe,” said Vice President Mike Pence.
“It was an honor to have Vice President Pence in Georgia today to hear directly from the brave men and women who wear the ICE uniform,” said Senator Perdue. “ICE is a critical component of our country’s national security strategy. Our ICE law enforcement officers dedicate their lives to combating human trafficking, protecting communities, and keeping drugs off the street. President Trump and Vice President Pence have taken action to make sure ICE officers have the resources they need to keep Georgians and Americans safe. To all of our law enforcement officers we’ve got your backs.”
“It was an honor to welcome Vice President Pence to Georgia with Senator Perdue and Congressman Collins to talk about how we keep Georgia families and all Americans safe,” said Governor Brian Kemp.
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Dahlonega resident, Victor Acosta, faces possible deportation to Mexico
News August 20, 2018LUMPKIN CO., GA
Lumpkin County resident, Victor Acosta, 30, was arrested in Dahlonega, GA on August 9, after a warrant had been issued for his arrest due to violating the terms of his probation.
While incarcerated in Lumpkin County, he received an additional hold for Immigration and Customs Enforcement. ICE transported Acosta from the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office to the Irwin County Detention Center on Tuesday, August 14. On Friday, August 17, Acosta was transported once again to the Stewart County Detention Center in Lumpkin, GA, where he is currently awaiting an immigration hearing.
Acosta moved to America from Mexico in 2000, and has lived in Lumpkin County for 18 years. Prior to his arrest, he participated in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. He had been serving probation for a DUI charge that he received in 2015, and has no other criminal activity on his record. According to Acosta, the results of a mandated drug test showed traces of amphetamine in his system, which goes against the terms set in his probation.
During a phone interview with Fetch Your News, Acosta expressed his confusion over the situation, “anyone who knows me, knows that I don’t take amphetamines.” Acosta explained, “I can’t wrap my brain around how this happened.”
An Atlanta immigration attorney is currently representing Acosta, who is expected to receive a bond hearing before going before a judge for an immigration hearing. Acosta and his attorney are hopeful that members of the community who have known Victor, and can attest to his good moral character, will show support by writing a letter of recommendation, “anyone who can write a letter in support of my being released to go home to Dahlonega, please do so immediately.”
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Winter Weather Advisory for North Georgia
Featured, Featured Stories, News February 8, 2016
Winter Weather Advisory for north Ga extended until 10AM Wednesday. Overall, expecting rain to change to snow this evening. Snow bands will likely develop overnight and continue Tuesday. Hard to say exactly where the bands will set up but overall snow showers will be light. Though snow will be light, areas within any banding will see a little more snow than those outside of the bands. Highest accumulations still expected across the mountains where temperatures remain the coldest the longest. Snow will taper overnight Tuesday/early Wednesday.
Deal Issues State of Emergency Ahead of New Winter Storm
Featured, Featured Stories, News January 22, 2016
January 21, 2016
Ahead of a second winter storm this week, Gov. Nathan Deal issued a new state of emergency for 21 counties beginning Thursday evening and lasting through Sunday, Jan. 24, at midnight. The emergency declaration extends to 21 counties under a winter storm warning issued by the National Weather Service. They include Banks, Catoosa, Dade, Dawson, Fannin, Franklin, Gilmer, Gordon, Habersham, Hall, Hart, Lumpkin, Murray, Pickens, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union, Walker, White and Whitfield Counties. Deal continues to monitor an additional 24 counties, including those in metro Atlanta, under a winter storm advisory.
“In order to prepare for the second round of storms, I’ve directed state agency heads to encourage employees to telecommute where appropriate,” Deal said. “Capitol Hill agencies and other state government offices will close at 12:00 p.m. on Friday to allow time for roads and bridges to be treated in advance of possible freezing rain and snow. I encourage municipal governments and private businesses in metro Atlanta and other affected areas to follow suit. I will continue to monitor those counties under a winter storm advisory and revise my executive order as needed.”
The National Weather Service has issued the advisory for Barrow, Bartow, Carroll, Chattooga, Cherokee, Clarke, Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Elbert, Floyd, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Haralson, Jackson, Madison, Oconee, Oglethorpe, Paulding, Polk, Rockdale and Walton Counties.
GEMA/HS and Emergency Operations Command will continue coordinating response efforts between the Georgia Department of Transportation, the Department of Public Safety and the Department of Natural Resources.
Alert – Winter Storm Warning in effect from 12 AM Friday to 7 PM EST Saturday
News January 22, 2016
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Snow Coming Down in North Georgia
Featured, Featured Stories, News, Videos January 20, 2016
January 20th 2016 ~ Snow coming down in North Georgia.
Lumpkin County Schools Closed Jan 20, 2016 Due to Winter Weather Warning
News January 19, 2016
ALL Lumpkin County Schools will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday January 20th due the impending winter weather that is forecast to have an immediate impact on roads as ground temperatures are already below freezing.
Deal mobilizes state resources ahead of winter storm
Featured, Featured Stories, News January 19, 2016
On Tuesday evening, Gov. Nathan Deal issued a state of emergency for 15 counties under a winter storm warning. These counties include Dade, Walker, Catoosa, Chatooga, Whitfield, Murray, Gordon, Fannin, Gilmer, Union, Towns, Pickens, Dawson, Lumpkin and White Counties.
“The winter storm is predicted to cause snow and ice accumulations on roads and bridges in affected areas, and the safety of our residents is my top priority” Deal said. “I’ve directed the Georgia Emergency Management Agency/Homeland Security (GEMA/HS) to coordinate with the Georgia Department of Transportation, the Department of Public Safety and the Department of Natural Resources to move assets to area where snow and ice are expected. GEMA/HS will work with local officials, including those school systems, to ensure resources are available as needed.”