Breaking News
?>
Lumpkin
FYN TV Sunday Edition Lumpkin Chamber Indian Corner TeamFYNSports
Home / Lumpkin County

Megan Sabol tied for third in top five finish

University of North Georgia October 10, 2018 , by

LUMPKIN CO., GA

A press release from the University of North Georgia Athletics Department explained that UNG junior, Megan Sabol, is now tied for third place after the UNG women’s golf team finished in fifth place at the Patsy Rendleman Invitational at the Country Club of Salisbury held on Tuesday.

Sabol scored a one-under 71, and the Nighthawks broke the single round scoring record by eight strokes  in the final round with a two-over 290.

Sabol’s two-under 142 put her in a tie for third and All-Tournament honors, as well as the second best 36-hole score in program history. She finished two strokes behind Lenoir-Rhyne’s Abbey Hartsell for the lead. Sabol finished with eight birdies in the event, including birdieing three of the four par fives on the course in the final round.

The Nighthawks posted a 596 in the event, which is the best 36-hole score in program history, beating the Battle at Old South result from earlier this season by five strokes.

Jordyn Sims also scored, with a two-under round of 70, which tied her for second all-time in a single round with Sabol and Karson Stone. Sims had three birdies in Tuesday’s round to improve 11 strokes from the first to the second round.

BREAKING: Lumpkin County local in custody for sexual misconduct

News September 21, 2018 , by

LUMPKIN CO., GA

The Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office received a report of alleged sexual misconduct between an adult female and a juvenile male on September 18.

After an investigation was conducted and multiple interviews took place, Lumpkin County resident,Erica Christine McDaniel (32), was arrested.The identity of the male victim will remain undisclosed, since he is a juvenile who is 16 years of age.

During the investigation, it was determined that there were multiple incidents of sexual misconduct that occurred throughout a 1-year time frame; the victim was 15 when the alleged events began.

McDaniel, has been charged with two counts of Child Molestation (felony) and two counts of Statutory Rape (Felony).

This is an ongoing investigation. Please check back for updates.

FetchYourNews.com attracts more than 300,000 page views and 3.5 million impressions per month for ad server. FYNTV attracts approximately 15,000 viewers per week and has between 15,000 to 60,000 per week Facebook page reach. For the most effective, least expensive local advertising, call 706-276-6397 or visit [email protected]

UPDATE: Suspects in Lumpkin County home invasion currently being held without bond

Community, News September 5, 2018 , by

LUMPKIN CO., GA
Four suspects in a Lumpkin County home invasion on August 17 are currently being held at the Lumpkin County Jail without bond.

Preston Andrew Anderson (18), Quintin Chase McConnell (18), Blake Mitchell McKinzie (17), and Gavyne Anthony Sowell (17) were arrested on August 17 for a home invasion that took place in Lumpkin County.

Suspects in Lumpkin County home invasion held without bond

According to Lumpkin County deputy, Kyle Rosso, he responded to reports of a prowler off Margaret Drive, where upon arrival, he reported seeing an orange Chevrolet Cobalt. When he approached the vehicle, he states, “I observed a male subject frantically exit the vehicle and run into the woods.” The owner of vehicle was later identified as James McConnell. When questioned about the whereabouts of his Chevrolet, Mr. McConnell told Rosso that, “his son and a few of his friends had taken it from the home earlier that night.”

Russo also states seeing a, “dark in color four door passenger car drive down Old Ellijay East. The vehicle stopped in the road and began to turn around at the intersection of Old Ellijay East and Margaret Drive.” During the rush to turn the vehicle around, Russo reports that it “struck the bank as it was in reverse backing up.”

  The occupants of the vehicle, Steven Lewis and Eric Odum, reported to Russo that unknown, masked individuals had entered the front door of his residence, and they had were brandishing firearms. Lewis reported that he had “ran from his home and banged on the neighbors house” for help. The homeowner did not answer the door, but they did call 911, according to the police report.

Russo, along with Investigators Jason Canupp, Aaron Norrell, and Lumpkin County Deputy Sutton found McKinzie and McConnell hiding in a creek bed near the crime scene. Sowell was taken into custody and transported to Lumpkin County Detention Center later that night, after police responded to a 911 call where a citizen had reported an unknown person, dressed in all black walking down Highway 9 south near Siloam Church Road. Sowell admitted to participating in the home invasion earlier that evening.

Anderson was taken into custody the next day by the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office.

Items reported missing were a watch and speaker; a mask that possibly belonged to one of the suspects was retrieved from Lewis’ home.

 

Fetch Your News is a hyper local news outlet that covers Dawson, Lumpkin, White, Fannin, Gilmer, Pickens, Union, Towns and Murray counties as well as Cherokee County in N.C. FYN attracts 300,000+ page views per month, 3.5 million impressions per month and approximately 15,000 viewers per week on FYNTV.com and up to 60,000 Facebook page reach. If you would like to follow up-to-date local events in any of those counties, please visit us at FetchYourNews.com

 

Lumpkin officials hold special called meeting to discuss road improvements and maintenance

News, Police & Government August 28, 2018 , by

LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga. — City and county officials met on Tuesday to discuss a potential single-county transportation special purpose local option sales tax (TSPLOST) to fund local road improvements and maintenance.

Association of County Commissioners Georgia representative, Kathleen Bowen, presented data regarding the TSPLOST to members of the City Council, Board of Commissioners, and other government officials.

Before the tax can be collected, however, it would have to be approved by voters in a March 19 referendum. If voters approve, a one percent sales tax could be collected for up to five years beginning in June 2019.

Officials decided to hold a public involvement meeting Sept. 25, at 5:30 p.m. to allow citizens to ask questions and offer ideas on which roads need to be repaired. The intersection at the end Oak Grove was discussed as one potential repair project.

Dahlonega Mayor, Sam Norton, explained that this would also give tourists and students at the University of North Georgia-Dahlonega the chance to “give back” to the county, because they contribute to increased sales in Lumpkin County, providing more funds available for road improvements. Norton also expressed the importance of listening to the citizens on which road projects should be added to the list.

The estimated timeline for TSPLOST referendum is as follows:

  • August-September: County and City develops project lists with public input.
  • Early September: Send letter to City of Dahlonega regarding official meeting in late September.
  • Late September: Official meeting to discuss project list.
  • October 2, and October 16: County and City vote on their list of projects.
  • November 6, and November 20: Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) approved by the Board of Commissioners.
  • December 4, and December 18: Resolution approved by the Board of Commissioners.
  • February 6, 20198: Call to paper
  • March 19, 2019: Election

 

 

FetchYourNews.com attracts more than 300,000 page views and 3.5 million impressions per month for ad server. FYNTV attracts approximately 15,000 viewers per week and has between 15,000 to 60,000 per week Facebook page reach. For the most effective, least expensive local advertising, call 706-276-6397 or visit [email protected]

Video Shows Altercation Between Teacher And Student

News August 14, 2018 , by


LUMPKIN CO., GA

Channel 2 Action News recently published a video involving an incident between a now-former Lumpkin County teacher and baseball coach and a 17-year-old Lumpkin County student in the lunchroom cafeteria of Lumpkin County’s alternative school, during school hours on April 21, 2017. The altercation allegedly began over a styrofoam lunch tray.   

In the video, Tim Garner, 61, is seen putting his hand on the student’s neck, while forcing him onto a lunch table. Garner was charged with first degree cruelty to children and simple battery, which are both felonies; he turned himself in to the Lumpkin County Detention Center shortly after the charges were filed. He also resigned from his position with Lumpkin County Schools.

Garner states that he had asked the student to clean up the mess he made in the cafeteria, which escalated into a physical struggle. According to Garner, the student, whom he asserted was a troubled teen who had a history of violence, became physical with Garner and his main concern, he said, was to restrain the student to prevent him from swinging.

The event recently resurfaced after Channel 2 Action News released the video to the public, which has been available via open records request since 2017. Lumpkin County superintendent, Dr. Rob Brown, released a statement earlier today, in response to the video and the investigation, “As educators, our primary responsibility is to keep our students safe and free from harm. We expect the actions of our employees to support this mission at all times”.   

Michael Seiden, WSBTV reporter, received the following statement from the student’s attorney, Zack Tumlin, on Friday, August 10.

“Coach Garner’s assertions that my client is a troubled and violent youth is absurd, as is the assertion that my client initiated any contact with him. The truth of the matter, as the video clearly shows, is that Coach Garner decided to subdue and choke a child for almost 50 seconds as a method of exercising discretionary discipline for a minor infraction in the lunchroom. We expect Coach Garner to be held accountable and take responsibility for his lapse in judgment, and for the School District to do the right thing in settling the civil claims that will follow the criminal prosecution.”

While the alternative school does provide an alternative learning environment for students who have had behavioral issues, it is also designed to help students who may benefit from the unique learning conditions due to anxiety and other issues that may hinder them from succeeding in a traditional public school setting. Garner is set to appear in court on Tuesday, August 14.

FetchYourNews.com attracts more than 300,000 page views and 3.5 million impressions per month for ad server. FYNTV attracts approximately 15,000 viewers per week and has between 15,000 to 60,000 per week Facebook page reach. For the most effective, least expensive local advertising, call 706-276-6397 or visit [email protected]

Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 07/22 to 07/28

Arrest Reports August 1, 2018 , by

Arrest report and photos provided by the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office. The Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. 35-01-18) allows for www.fetchyournews.com to obtain and post the arrest records of any and all individuals arrested in Lumpkin County. Those arrests are posted on www.fetchyournews.com for viewing pleasure. Please remember that all individuals listed have been arrested and charged, however, they are presumed innocent until guilt has been proven in a court of law.

Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 07/15 to 07/21

Arrest Reports July 23, 2018 , by

Arrest report and photos provided by the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office. The Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. 35-01-18) allows for www.fetchyournews.com to obtain and post the arrest records of any and all individuals arrested in Lumpkin County. Those arrests are posted on www.fetchyournews.com for viewing pleasure. Please remember that all individuals listed have been arrested and charged, however, they are presumed innocent until guilt has been proven in a court of law.

Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 06/24 to 06/30

Arrest Reports July 2, 2018 , by

Arrest report and photos provided by the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office. The Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. 35-01-18) allows for www.fetchyournews.com to obtain and post the arrest records of any and all individuals arrested in Lumpkin County. Those arrests are posted on www.fetchyournews.com for viewing pleasure. Please remember that all individuals listed have been arrested and charged, however, they are presumed innocent until guilt has been proven in a court of law.

Lumpkin county Inmate Escaped

News June 29, 2018 , by

June 29, 2018 Lumpkin county, GA  The Lumpkin county Sheriff’s office has notified FYN regarding an inmate in their custody from the Lumpkin County Detention Center has escaped.  Last seen wearing an orange jumpsuit with handcuffs. Authorities are asking that you secure your homes and vehicles while they search for this inmate. If you see any suspicious activity, please call 911 immediately. We will update the community as we have information.

This information made available by Sheriff Stacy M. Jarrard .

Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 05/07 to 05/12

Arrest Reports May 14, 2018 , by

Arrest report and photos provided by the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office. The Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. 35-01-18) allows for www.fetchyournews.com to obtain and post the arrest records of any and all individuals arrested in Lumpkin County. Those arrests are posted on www.fetchyournews.com for viewing pleasure. Please remember that all individuals listed have been arrested and charged, however, they are presumed innocent until guilt has been proven in a court of law.

March Public Health Inspection Scores

Health April 2, 2018 , by

  • UNG HOAG FOOD COURT – TWISTED TACO

  • 404 COLLEGE CIRCLE DAHLONEGA, GA 30597
  • Phone Number: (706) 864-1767
  • Permit Type: FS
  • Last Inspection Score: 99
  • Last Inspection Date: 03-29-2018
  • For More Information Call: (706) 867-2730

  • UNG – JAVA CITY

  • 404 GEORGIA CIRCLE DAHLONEGA, GA 30597
  • Phone Number:
  • Permit Type: FS
  • Last Inspection Score: 97
  • Last Inspection Date: 03-27-2018
  • For More Information Call: (706) 867-2730

  • HALL HOUSE HOTEL

  • 90 PUBLIC SQUARE N DAHLONEGA, GA 30533
  • Phone Number: (706) 867-5009
  • Permit Type: TA
  • Last Inspection Score: 100
  • Last Inspection Date: 03-22-2018
  • For More Information Call: (706) 867-2730

  • THE OLD STOREHOUSE INN

  • 90 MEADERS STREET DAHLONEGA, GA 30533
  • Phone Number: (706) 867-5009
  • Permit Type: TA
  • Last Inspection Score: 100
  • Last Inspection Date: 03-22-2018
  • For More Information Call: (706) 867-2730

  • GONZO GOURMET FOOD MOBILE UNIT

  • 45 PEBBLEBROOK DRIVE DAHLONEGA, GA 30533
  • Phone Number: (770) 733-0490
  • Permit Type: FS
  • Last Inspection Score: 100
  • Last Inspection Date: 03-17-2018
  • For More Information Call: (706) 867-2730

  • WOLF MOUNTAIN VINEYARDS

  • 180 WOLF MOUNTAIN TRL DAHLONEGA, GA 30533
  • Phone Number: (706) 867-9862
  • Permit Type: FS
  • Last Inspection Score: 100
  • Last Inspection Date: 03-15-2018
  • For More Information Call: (706) 867-2730

  • HIDEAWAY RESTAURANT, LLC

  • 135 FORREST HILLS RD DAHLONEGA, GA 30533
  • Phone Number: (706) 864-6456
  • Permit Type: FS
  • Last Inspection Score: 99
  • Last Inspection Date: 03-13-2018
  • For More Information Call: (706) 867-2730

  • DAHLONEGA MOUNTAIN INN

  • 20 MOUNTAIN DR., SW DAHLONEGA, GA 30533
  • Phone Number: (706) 864-4343
  • Permit Type: TA
  • Last Inspection Score: 98
  • Last Inspection Date: 03-12-2018
  • For More Information Call: (706) 867-2730

  • CRIMSON MOON CAFE

  • 24 N PARK ST, SUITE A DAHLONEGA, GA 30533
  • Phone Number: (706) 864-3982
  • Permit Type: FS
  • Last Inspection Score: 94
  • Last Inspection Date: 03-08-2018
  • For More Information Call: (706) 867-2730

  • GONZO GOURMET FOOD COMMISSARY

  • 45 PEBBLEBROOK DRIVE DAHLONEGA, GA 30533
  • Phone Number: (770) 733-0490
  • Permit Type: FS
  • Last Inspection Score: 100
  • Last Inspection Date: 03-08-2018
  • For More Information Call: (706) 867-2730

  • PICNIC CAFE

  • 30 PUBLIC SQUARE DAHLONEGA, GA 30533
  • Phone Number: (706) 864-1095
  • Permit Type: FS
  • Last Inspection Score: 99
  • Last Inspection Date: 03-07-2018
  • For More Information Call: (706) 867-2730

  • CAPTAIN D’S

  • 145 MEMORIAL DR DAHLONEGA, GA 30533
  • Phone Number: (706) 864-8443
  • Permit Type: FS
  • Last Inspection Score: 97
  • Last Inspection Date: 03-06-2018
  • For More Information Call: (706) 867-2730

  • MOE’S SOUTHWEST GRILL

  • 25 MORRISON MOORE PKWY STE B DAHLONEGA, GA 30533
  • Phone Number: (706) 867-6637
  • Permit Type: FS
  • Last Inspection Score: 98
  • Last Inspection Date: 03-06-2018
  • For More Information Call: (706) 867-2730

  • SPOON SHINE CAFE

  • 110 S. CHESTATEE ST. STE C DAHLONEGA, GA 30533
  • Phone Number: (706) 864-0013
  • Permit Type: FS
  • Last Inspection Score: 99
  • Last Inspection Date: 03-02-2018
  • For More Information Call: (706) 867-2730

  • GRAPEVINES

  • 51 GROVE STREET NORTH DAHLONEGA, GA 30533
  • Phone Number: (706) 864-0282
  • Permit Type: FS
  • Last Inspection Score: 97
  • Last Inspection Date: 03-02-2018
  • For More Information Call: (706) 867-2730

  • PUEBLOS

  • 82 E MAIN ST DAHLONEGA, GA 30533
  • Phone Number: (706) 867-7155
  • Permit Type: FS
  • Last Inspection Score: 97
  • Last Inspection Date: 03-01-2018
  • For More Information Call: (706) 867-2730

  • DON POLLO QUIROZ, LLC

  • 125 EAST MAIN STREET DAHLONEGA, GA 30533
  • Phone Number: (706) 867-0233
  • Permit Type: FS
  • Last Inspection Score: 99
  • Last Inspection Date: 03-01-2018
  • For More Information Call: (706) 867-2730

Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 03/25 to 03/31

Arrest Reports April 2, 2018 , by

Arrest report and photos provided by the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office. The Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. 35-01-18) allows for www.fetchyournews.com to obtain and post the arrest records of any and all individuals arrested in Lumpkin County. Those arrests are posted on www.fetchyournews.com for viewing pleasure. Please remember that all individuals listed have been arrested and charged, however, they are presumed innocent until guilt has been proven in a court of law.

Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 03/12 to 03/17

Arrest Reports March 19, 2018 , by

Arrest report and photos provided by the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office. The Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. 35-01-18) allows for www.fetchyournews.com to obtain and post the arrest records of any and all individuals arrested in Lumpkin County. Those arrests are posted on www.fetchyournews.com for viewing pleasure. Please remember that all individuals listed have been arrested and charged, however, they are presumed innocent until guilt has been proven in a court of law.

Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 12/24 to 12/31

Arrest Reports January 2, 2018 , by

Arrest report and photos provided by the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office. The Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. 35-01-18) allows for www.fetchyournews.com to obtain and post the arrest records of any and all individuals arrested in Lumpkin County. Those arrests are posted on www.fetchyournews.com for viewing pleasure. Please remember that all individuals listed have been arrested and charged, however, they are presumed innocent until guilt has been proven in a court of law.

October Public Health Inspection Scores

Health November 7, 2017 , by

Achasta Grille (Food Service Inspections)
639 BIRCH RIVER DR. DAHLONEGA, GA 30533
View inspections:
October 6, 2017 Score: 91, Grade: A

BACK PORCH OYSTER BAR (Food Service Inspections)
19 N. CHESTATEE ST N DAHLONEGA, GA 30533
View inspections:
October 2, 2017 Score: 90, Grade: A

China Buffet (Food Service Inspections)
406 E MAIN ST STE P DAHLONEGA, GA 30533
View inspections:
October 23, 2017 Score: 92, Grade: A

DON POLLO QUIROZ, LLC (Food Service Inspections)
125 EAST MAIN STREET DAHLONEGA, GA 30533
View inspections:
October 17, 2017 Score: 91, Grade: A
October 11, 2017 Score: 89, Grade: B

FOOTHILL GRILL (Food Service Inspections)
995 MORRISON MOORE PKWY DAHLONEGA, GA 30533
View inspections:
October 24, 2017 Score: 97, Grade: A

Jukebox Cafe (Food Service Inspections)
39 SOUTH CHESTATEE ST. DAHLONEGA, GA 30533
View inspections:
October 13, 2017 Score: 100, Grade: A

Lumpkin County Detention Center (Food Service Inspections)
385 EAST MAIN ST. DAHLONEGA, GA 30533
View inspections:
October 18, 2017 Score: 99, Grade: A

Motel Inn ( Tourist Accomodation Inspections)
20 MOUNTAIN DR., SW DAHLONEGA, GA 30533
View inspections:
October 18, 2017 Score: 100, Grade: A (2014)

Subway #15182 (Food Service Inspections)
352 N GROVE STREET DAHLONEGA, GA 30533
View inspections:
October 27, 2017 Score: 98, Grade: A

SUBWAY #33338 (Food Service Inspections)
130 LONG BRANCH RD STE 103 DAHLONEGA, GA 30533
View inspections:
October 4, 2017 Score: 83, Grade: B

The Smith House (Food Service Inspections)
84 S CHESTATEE ST DAHLONEGA, GA 30533
View inspections:
October 13, 2017 Score: 94, Grade: A

UNG – FIELD VIEW CAFE (Food Service Inspections)
404 GEORGIA CIRCLE DAHLONEGA, GA 30597
View inspections:
October 11, 2017 Score: 99, Grade: A

UNG – JAVA CITY (Food Service Inspections)
404 GEORGIA CIRCLE DAHLONEGA, GA 30597
View inspections:
October 2, 2017 Score: 100, Grade: A

UNG Hoag Food Court – Twisted Taco (Food Service Inspections)
404 COLLEGE CIRCLE DAHLONEGA, GA 30597
View inspections:
October 2, 2017 Score: 97, Grade: A

WAGON WHEEL RESTAURANT (Food Service Inspections)
1108 N GROVE ST DAHLONEGA, GA 30533
View inspections:
October 23, 2017 Score: 98, Grade: A

WAHSEGA 4-H CENTER (Food Service Inspections)
77 CLOVERLEAF TRL DAHLONEGA, GA 30533
View inspections:
October 5, 2017 Score: 100, Grade: A

WATERS MILL (Food Service Inspections)
765 GUY WATERS RD DAHLONEGA, GA 30533
View inspections:
October 27, 2017 Score: 100, Grade: A

State Senator Steve Gooch Talks About Economic Development in Rural Georgia

Politics April 24, 2017 , by

This past Friday we continued our discussion about rural Georgia with 51st district (R) State Senator and Lumpkin County’s economic development director, Steve Gooch. Our three areas of focus: rural Georgia economy, broadband access, and health care. Although the district doesn’t want to see something in the line of the KIA plant they most certainly would be open to small companies offering high paying, high tech jobs. In order to attract these types of companies; the area must provide good schools, fast internet, and quality health care. We discussed Piedmont Mountainside new stand alone emergency health care center in Gilmer County; a model for quality health care in rural areas. When our discussion turned to high speed internet for the area, Gooch was unable to say they “moved the ball” concerning Senate Bill 232, Facilitating Internet Broadband Rural Expansion (FIBRE) Act.

Back to Top