ACCG, Georgia’s County Association, recently awarded Lumpkin County Commissioner Jeff Moran with a certificate for successfully completing the core requirements in the Lifelong Learning Academy. “County officials are faced with many challenges and ever-evolving circumstances under which they must govern Georgia’s local communities,” said Dave Wills, ACCG’s Executive Director. “The Lifelong Learning Academy was created to help them navigate those challenges. I commend county leaders such as Jeff Moran who take full advantage of educational opportunities to further their knowledge on how to better serve their communities.” Congratulations on this achievement Commissioner Moran, and thank you for working to better serve the citizens of Lumpkin County!
Dispute ends in neighbor’s hospitalization
Press Release January 25, 2022
Following a dispute, Sheriff Stacy M. Jarrard addressed residents’ concerns about safety:
I wanted to alert everyone to an incident that occurred earlier today in Lumpkin County. On 1/25/2022 at approximately 1:20 pm, the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office received a call for service that two neighbors had gotten into a dispute resulting in one being shot by the other. The victim of the gunshot was transported to a medical treatment facility where they are undergoing medical treatment. We have received numerous calls from people in the area concerned for their safety and I would like to let everyone know that there is a suspect in custody on this incident and there does not appear to be any danger for those in the area.
For the original post, visit https://www.facebook.com/LumpkinCountySheriff/posts/244120877891351
Lumpkin County government opens all roads
Press Release January 5, 2022
DAHLONEGA, Ga. – Lumpkin County government updated the community on the clearance of county roads, but advised drivers to exercise caution:
Thanks to our awesome Roads & Bridges Department, all county roads are open; however, we ended up with over 40 roads requiring tree removal. When a situation like this occurs, our priority is to get the higher traffic roads open as soon as possible and then get lesser traveled roads open. In the process of achieving this, tree debris is often left on the sides of the roads. Our crews will be back out collecting debris off county right-of-ways as time allows. Until that is accomplished, keep in mind there may be areas where you cannot pull off on the shoulder of the road and travel with care!
Although roads are open, Lumpkin County encourages drivers to be aware of possible tree debris.
Lumpkin County government previously shared roads would remain closed until local power companies could remove power lines from downed trees.
https://lumpkin.fetchyournews.com/2022/01/04/lumpkin-county-road-closures/
Lumpkin County road closures persist after storm
Press Release January 4, 2022
DAHLONEGA, Ga. – Following the anticipated storm’s aftermath, Lumpkin County government issued a statement on its social media regarding road closures:
Two Lumpkin County roads will remain closed until local power companies are able to remove power lines from trees that are in the roadways. Sheep Wallow Road near address 310 and Porter Springs Road between Willow Pond and U.S. 19 are closed. For your safety, please do not attempt to drive around the road closure signs.
https://www.facebook.com/lumpkin.county.government/posts/291854256329406
Sheriff’s Department Looking for Information About an Assault in Walmart
Press Release December 10, 2021
Board of Education Meeting 12/13
Indians Corner December 9, 2021
Our Board of Education meets this coming Monday evening for their regularly scheduled monthly meeting.
Ms. Westafer’s Environmental Science Class Traveled to Sandy Springs
Indians Corner, Lumpkin County High School December 6, 2021
Ms. Westafer’s Environmental Science students traveled to Sandy Springs last week to investigate the impact forests have on our water quality. They took soil samples, studied cattails, learned about different turtles in the area, and evaluated the water quality by identifying macro invertebrates. Jerry Hightower and his volunteers were amazing! Thank you Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and the National Park Service for letting LCHS students enjoy the beauty of the Chattahoochee and the surrounding forests.
Sheriff Jarrard Recognized as 2021 Pioneer in Education
Press Release November 8, 2021
NOV 06, 2021
Stacy Jarrard began serving the citizens of Lumpkin County in 1988 when he started working for the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office. Although a brief time was spent in Dawson and Forsyth Counties, it took less than three years for Stacy to realize he wanted to return to Lumpkin County where he was born, raised, and graduated high school. Serving the citizens of his hometown is Jarrard’s most important duty. Stacy lives in Lumpkin County with his wife, Rebecca, a staff member at LCMS, and their three children, McKenzie, Brianna, and Luke, all students in our school system.
Stacy has served in different capacities within the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office, and has been our Sheriff since being elected to the position in November 2008. With the goal to make the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office the most professional agency possible for the citizens of our community, Sheriff Jarrard led the charge for his office becoming the 14th in Georgia to achieve state certification.
Sheriff Jarrard attributes the great success of the LC Sheriff’s Office to the hard work and dedication of the employees. Through his servant leadership model, the LC Sheriff’s Office is known for their high level of performance and their community involvement.
As a partner to our school district, Sheriff Jarrard remains committed to providing all five of our schools with a dedicated, full-time school resource officer. Not only are the school resource officers in our buildings and on our campuses every single day, but Sheriff Jarrard visits our schools and district office several times every week. On any given morning or afternoon, you might see the Sheriff directing school traffic or teaching DARE lessons in all three of our elementary schools. On Friday nights every fall, it’s Sheriff Jarrard leading the chain gang on the sidelines of our football field with his fellow Rotarians.
In the summertime when our schools are not in session, Sheriff Jarrard and the SROs teach a Junior Law Enforcement Academy and offer a driver’s education program for our 15-and-16-year-old students. Sheriff Jarrard further strives to serve Lumpkin County by offering hunter safety courses, firearms classes for citizens, continuing the Citizen’s Law Enforcement Program, and instituting the AT-EASE calling program (Assistance To Ensure A Safe Environment).
It’s without hesitation that we honor Sheriff Jarrard as our Pioneer in Education for Lumpkin County Schools this year. He is an exceptional public servant with a heart for children, and we are grateful for his leadership and his commitment to Lumpkin County.
2021 Pioneer in Education Lumpkin County Lumpkin County Sheriff Department Sheriff Jarrard Stacy Jarrard
Little Mountain Road Reopens
Business October 27, 2021
Little Mountain Road Reopens
In mid-July, a section of Little Mountain Road was closed for a bridge replacement. Today, paving will be completed and the road will be open by 6p.m. There will still be some clean-up and shoulder stabilization work to be done, so please use caution when traveling in the area, especially when contractors are present.
Lumpkin County ready to celebrate 4th of July with parade and fireworks
News July 1, 2021
DAHLONEGA Ga. – After a year of being shut inside due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Americans are ready to cut loose and celebrate America’s 245 birthday on the Fourth of July.
Lumpkin County residents will enjoy a three-day celebration. On Friday, July 2, there will be a free concert at Hancock Park starting at 6:30 p.m. On Saturday a patriotic parade will roll through town.
The celebration concludes with a brilliant fireworks display at Iron Mountain Park.
Charges are pending following fatal accident on Long Branch Road Saturday
News May 10, 2021
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga. — A 91-year old Kennesaw woman was killed when a car in which she was a passenger was involved in a three-vehicle accident on Long Branch Road in Lumpkin County just north of Sarah Circle Saturday.
According to the Georgia State Patrol accident report, a 16-year-old female (who was not identified due to her age), was driving a 2019 Toyota RAV 4 north on Long Branch when she crossed the centerline and sideswiped a Toyota Sienna driven by Justin Hester, 40, of Dallas, Ga. After moving back into the northbound lane, the at-fault driver over corrected and drove back into the southbound lane, striking a Honda CRV driven by Theodis Towns of Kennesaw head on.
Kathryn Bettis, a passenger in the Towns vehicle, died of injuries sustained in the accident.
Hester and the passengers in his vehicle suffered only minor injuries. Towns and another passenger in the CRV suffered minor injuries.
Charges are pending.