• Vote Jonathan McColumn for US Senate

    *Sponsored by the McColumn for Leadership Fund* GEORGIA – Retired Brigadier General Jonathan McColumn is bringing a message of “Back to the Basics” to Georgia voters as he campaigns for the U.S. Senate, promoting what he describes as a constitutional, compassionate, and conservative vision for the country. McColumn, a retired U.S. Army officer with 35 […]

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  • Arrest Made Following Shots Fired Incident in Rabun County

    RABUN COUNTY, Ga. (April 13, 2026) — Authorities have made an arrest in connection with a shots-fired incident reported last week along Highway 197, according to a press release from Sheriff Mark Gerrells. Deputies with the Rabun County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call around 6:40 a.m. on April 7 regarding gunfire near the intersection […]

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  • Man Extradited from Texas to Rabun County on Multiple Felony Charges

    RABUN COUNTY, Ga. — A 29-year-old man has been returned to Rabun County from Texas to face multiple felony charges following an extradition coordinated by local law enforcement agencies. According to a press release issued March 16 by Sheriff Mark Gerrells, deputies with the Rabun County Sheriff’s Office traveled to Texas on March 9 to […]

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  • Inmate Escape and Recovery

    RABUN COUNTY, Ga. – Richard Jason Crump, 45, an inmate incarcerated at the Rabun County Detention Center, is charged with Escape following an incident that occurred this morning. Investigation revealed that at approximately 8:09 a.m., Crump, who was assigned to a work detail, used a tool shed as concealment to climb over the back portion […]

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  • Rabun County High School Employee Charged With Child Sex Crimes

    CLAYTON, Ga. — A Rabun County High School employee has been arrested on multiple child sex crime charges following an investigation by the Rabun County Sheriff’s Office. According to a press release from Sheriff Mark Gerrells, the agency’s Criminal Investigations Division obtained arrest warrants for Ashleigh Wilson, 26, of Clayton. Wilson was booked Feb. 26 […]

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  • 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 […]

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  • Four Arrested Following Rabun County Drug Investigation, Authorities Seize Suspected GHB

    RABUN COUNTY, Ga. — Four individuals have been arrested following an investigation into alleged drug trafficking activity in Rabun County, according to Sheriff Mark Gerrells. Sheriff Gerrells said the Rabun County Sheriff’s Office began investigating reports between August and December 2025 regarding individuals suspected of selling methamphetamine and Gamma-Hydroxybutyrate (GHB), a Schedule I controlled substance […]

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  • Lakemont Man Arrested After Allegedly Threatening, Shooting at Power Crews

    RABUN COUNTY, Ga. – A Lakemont man is facing multiple felony charges after authorities say he threatened and fired shots at utility workers who were restoring electrical service in Rabun County. According to the Rabun County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called Tuesday to the area of Bluebird Lane and Old Highway 441 after reports that […]

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  • Former Rabun County Schools Employee Arrested in Investigation Involving Inappropriate Contact Allegation

    RABUN COUNTY, Ga. – A former Rabun County Schools employee was taken into custody following an investigation into allegations of inappropriate contact with a minor, according to a statement from the Rabun County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities said Daniel Guevara, previously employed in a non-instructional support role, was arrested on November 14, 2025. The sheriff’s office […]

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  • 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 […]

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  • 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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  • Ditch Witch For Sale!

     Ditch Witch 5110 Trencher for Sale – $15,500 (Maysville, GA) Ready to work! This well-maintained Ditch Witch 5110 (approx 2003) has less than 800 hours and is in excellent running condition! . ✅ No leaks ✅ Several cylinders repacked + new hoses ✅ New brake master cylinder & battery ✅ Fresh paint job ✅ Recently serviced by a certified mechanic […]

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  • Rabun County Deputies Seize 18 Ounces of Meth

    RABUN COUNTY, Ga. — Deputies with the Rabun County Sheriff’s Office arrested two people and seized approximately 18 ounces of methamphetamine following a traffic stop earlier this week. The stop occurred near GA 15 and Resort Drive, where deputies pulled over a blue Mercury Marquis. The occupants were identified as Charles Kevin Vanhorn and Kimberly […]

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  • Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Domestic-Related Homicide

    FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – Forsyth County deputies are investigating a deadly domestic incident that claimed the life of an off-duty law enforcement officer and left a teenager injured Saturday night in the Villages at Shakerag subdivision. The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office said the incident began around 7:49 p.m. on September 27, when a juvenile appeared […]

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