PICKENS COUNTY, Ga. — A Pickens County man is in custody after authorities say he made threatening statements on social media that prompted an investigation and subsequent arrest. According to the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were notified on Wednesday, April 8, after a concerned citizen reported a social media post allegedly made by Jerry […]
Read More »Deputies Respond to Shots Fired Call on Lance Road
PICKENS COUNTY, Ga. – Authorities responded to reports of gunfire in the Lance Road area, where an incident stemming from a domestic dispute led to one person being taken into custody, officials said. According to law enforcement, deputies were dispatched to the area after receiving calls about shots being fired. Upon arrival, deputies determined the […]
Read More »Student Charged After Threat at Pickens Junior High School
PICKENS COUNTY, Ga. – A student at Pickens Junior High School has been charged following a reported threat involving explosives, according to school officials. The incident occurred on March 18, 2026, when a male student allegedly told others he intended to bring pipe bombs to the school and detonate them. Fellow students who overheard the […]
Read More »LT. GOVERNOR FRONTRUNNER, CONSERVATIVE STEVE GOOCH WON’T BACK DOWN ON PUBLIC SAFETY
GEORGIA – Conservative Senator Steve Gooch is stepping up where others are content to grandstand, delivering real action to shield Georgians from the rising tide of lawlessness pushed by the far left. In the wake of media-fueled hysteria that has seen protesters storm churches mid-service to harass worshippers, Gooch didn’t hesitate. He introduced SB 591, […]
Read More »UPDATE: Shooting Reported at VA Clinic in Jasper
UPDATE: Authorities have released new details in connection with a deadly officer-involved shooting that occurred March 17 at a Department of Veterans Affairs clinic in Jasper, Georgia. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), agents are investigating the incident at the request of the Jasper Police Department. Investigators say the shooting occurred around 1:30 […]
Read More »Driver Takes “Breaking and Entering” a Bit Too Literally at Jasper Police Department
JASPER, Ga. — Someone in Jasper may have taken the phrase “breaking and entering” a little too literally this week. A vehicle crashed into the front of the Jasper Police Department building Thursday evening, leaving behind a sizable hole in the front of the department and some unexpected remodeling work for city crews. The incident […]
Read More »GBI Investigates Officer Involved Shooting in Jasper, Pickens County, GA
PICKENS COUNTY, Ga. – At the request of the Jasper Police Department and the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office, GBI agents are investigating an officer involved shooting in Jasper, Pickens County, GA. Chase Benham, age 33, of Jasper, GA, was shot and injured during the incident. No officers or deputies were injured. Preliminary information indicates that […]
Read More »Helicopter Training in Pickens County
PRESS RELEASE – Helicopter Express has begun their training which is scheduled to continue through March 5th. Residents may hear or see low-flying aircraft throughout Pickens County as part of U.S. Forest Service evaluations. This is scheduled training to support public safety and wildfire response readiness.
Read More »Gooch Introduces SB 465 to Align State with Donald Trump’s America First Agenda and Crack Down on Illegal Hiring
GEORGIA – February 17 – As State Senator for Georgia’s 51st District and the Republican frontrunner for Lieutenant Governor, I am committed to putting Georgia families first and aligning our state with President Trump’s America First agenda. Last week, I introduced Senate Bill 465, a targeted measure to hold businesses accountable and discourage the hiring […]
Read More »Suspect Found Dead Following Law Enforcement Response in Pickens County
PICKENS COUNTY, Ga. — A suspect connected to a child molestation investigation was found deceased Thursday afternoon after law enforcement responded to a residence in Pickens County. According to officials, deputies with the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office arrived at a home off Beaver Ridge Road at approximately 12:30 p.m. to execute an arrest warrant related […]
Read More »BREAKING: EMORY FIRES SUSPECTED IRANIAN SPY AFTER STEVE GOOCH CALLS FOR INVESTIGATION!
It’s no secret that the Iranian government is America’s enemy. They hate our freedom and our Christian values, they persecute anyone who questions them, and they sponsor terror around the globe. When I found out that the daughter of a senior Iranian official who threatened our troops and President Trump was employed at Emory, I […]
Read More »Crews Respond to Structure Fire on Talking Rock Road
PICKENS COUNTY, Ga. – Firefighters from Pickens County and the City of Jasper responded to a structure fire on Talking Rock Road late Monday morning, according to officials. The Pickens Fire and Jasper Fire Department were dispatched to the scene around 10 a.m. following reports of flames visible from a residence. Pickens Fire Engine 11 […]
Read More »Public Health Weather Closure
PRESS RELEASE – Due to expected hazardous weather in North Georgia, all North Georgia Health District public health offices will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026, out of an abundance of caution for staff and community safety. This closure includes: The North Georgia Health District office in Dalton County health departments in Cherokee, Fannin, […]
Read More »EPA Warns Georgians to Stay Indoors as Air Quality Reaches ‘Unhealthy’ Levels
GEORGIA – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is urging residents across Georgia to limit time outdoors after air quality monitors detected “Unhealthy” levels of fine particulate matter, known as PM2.5, in several counties. According to the Air Quality Index (AQI), concentrations of particle pollution have climbed high enough to pose health risks to the […]
Read More »Pickens County Election Results 2025
PICKENS COUNTY, Ga. – The precincts for Pickens County are reporting 100% in. In the race for City Council – Post 1 – Jasper, Steve Lawrence beat the incumbent, Sonny Proctor, earning nearly 73% of the vote. In the race for City Council – Post 2 – Jasper, James Tony Davis won the seat against […]
Read More »Election Day – Get out and Vote!
GEORGIA – It’s, November, 4 2025 – Election Day! Check Fetch Your News for your local election results as they come in starting this evening! Don’t forget to get out and vote today!
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