PRESS RELEASE – GBI and FBI Special Agents have identified remains found in August 1986 as those of homicide victim David Clary. Agents used genetic technology to identify the remains. The Clary family was notified of the identification in February 2025. Hunters found the remains on Saturday, August 9, 1986, in a wooded area south […]
Read More »Two-month drug investigations ends in one arrest
PRESS RELEASE – Following a two-month investigation, GCSO Deputies and Detectives—assigned to the GBI ARDEO (Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office) and FBI Safe Streets Task Force—executed arrest warrants for JAMES CALVIN SLUDER, JR., age 49, on February 26th. A subsequent search warrant was carried out at Sluder’s residence on Quarles Lane where authorities discovered 5.6 […]
Read More »Drugs and fire arms recovered after executing a search warrant
PRESS RELEASE – On February 17, 2025, Gilmer County deputies executed a search warrant at a residence on Simmons Road in western Gilmer County belonging to Alex Ledesma and Sarah Anne Aranda. During the search, deputies discovered 24 grams of cocaine, psilocybin mushrooms, LSD, approximately $1,400 in cash, and around nine pounds of marijuana. Additionally, […]
Read More »Gilmer school vendor employee arrested for sexual exploitation of children
PRESS RELEASE – On December 3, 2024, a student at Gilmer High School reported to a Deputy Sheriff (SRO) that a vendor, Ronald Richardson, who was refilling vending machines at the school, had asked her to send him pictures through a social media app, and she felt that was inappropriate. The student told the SRO […]
Read More »Georgia State Senator arrested
GEORGIA – FYN became aware of an arrest made this morning at the Georgia State Capitol thanks to a new program called The Georgia Hour with BKP on VoiceofRuralAmerica.com. Georgia State Senator Colton Moore was seen being shoved to the ground and arrested as he tried to defy a ban that would keep him from […]
Read More »Warming Centers Open
GILMER COUNTY, Ga. – The Warming Center, open to anyone in need of a warm place for the night, will open at 5pm TODAY, Tuesday, January 7th through January 12. If temperatures change dates may change so watch for daily updates. The center is located in the Gilmer County Civic Center, 1561 South Main Street […]
Read More »Warming center in Gilmer
The Warming Center, open to anyone in need of a warm place for the night, will open at 5pm on SUNDAY, Monday and Tuesday December 1, 2 and 3rd. The center is located in the Gilmer County Civic Center, 1561 South Main Street in Ellijay. Doors will open at 5pm (enter on the left through […]
Read More »Gilmer County Sheriff sworn in as COAG president
GILMER COUNTY, Ga. – Gilmer County Sheriff, Stacy Nicholson, was sworn in today as President of the Constitutional Officers Association of Georgia during the Fall Conference in Savannah, Ga. “COAG is a collaborative association of all 159 Georgia Sheriffsq, Probate Judges, Tax Commissioners and Clerks of Superior Court,” stated Sheriff Nicholson. He expressed his appreciation […]
Read More »The presidential race in Georgia is called!
The race in Georgia has been called! Georgia has turned red! News outlets have called the race in Georgia as a tight race between former President Trump and Vice President Harris. Trump was able to flip the state after Biden previously won the state in 2020. Final numbers are still too early to know, but […]
Read More »Gilmer County shows support for Hurricane Helene victims
GILMER COUNTY, Ga. – As a result of the destruction that Hurricane Helene caused, many local residents have offered donations to be sent to areas of need. Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office announced that they were able to fill “two 53-foot tractor trailers, fully loaded with relief items, are set to depart for Dublin, Georgia, and […]
Read More »Weather warnings as Hurricane Helene approaches
ATLANTA – As Hurricane Helene approaches Georgia, Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King is urging Georgians to take several precautions before the storm. “Hurricane Helene is expected to make landfall along the Gulf Coast as a major hurricane and continue into Georgia with devastating wind speeds,” said Commissioner King. “Because these damaging winds […]
Read More »Shelter provided as Hurricane Helene approaches
PRESS RELEASE – In preparation for the arrival of Hurricane Helene into North Georgia **The Gilmer County Courthouse WILL BE CLOSED on Friday, September 27, 2024 due to the potential of hazardous weather conditions / flooding / power outages. **The Gilmer County Warming Center located at 1561 South Main Street / Civic Center will be […]
Read More »Three Ellijay men have been charged with murder
PRESS RELEASE – Gilmer County Sheriff Stacy Nicholson announces that three Ellijay men have been charged with Felony Murder, stemming from an investigation which began on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at approximately 10:50PM. Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a 911 call regarding a person being shot. Upon their arrival, along with EMS personnel, […]
Read More »School threats across Georgia
GEORGIA – In the aftermath of Wednesday’s horrific school shooting, multiple schools across Georgia are reporting threats of violence. Fannin County School System stated that they “wanted to make you aware there have been multiple threats made to schools throughout the state of Georgia over the past 48 hours.” The shooting that took place at […]
Read More »Paulding Deputy Killed in Ambush While Responding to Domestic Dispute
PAULDING COUNTY, Ga. – Sheriff Gary Gulledge, the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office, and the Paulding County community mourn the loss of one of their Deputies. On Saturday, August 17, 2024, at approximately 6:13 PM, Deputy Brandon Cunningham was gunned down as he responded to a domestic dispute. A male suspect ambushed Deputy Cunningham and his […]
Read More »Local businesses give Gilmer County students an opportunity for hands-on experience through the automotive department
GILMER COUNTY, Ga. – Thanks to the efforts of local businesses in Gilmer County, Gilmer County High School’s shop department can have real, hands-on experience in repairing a damaged truck. Ronnie Thompson Ford in Gilmer County became aware of a Ford F150 damaged during transport. A train derailment occurred, leaving the truck’s damage too extensive […]
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