HIAWASSEE, Ga. — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating the death of a North Carolina woman whose body was found in Lake Chatuge over the weekend. According to the GBI, 59-year-old Shelley Lynn Dietrich, of Murphy, North Carolina, was found deceased in the water near the end of a dock at Marina Station on […]
Read More »Barricaded Subject Situation, Including a Child, Unfolds in Young Harris
UPDATE: The subject is now in custody. The subjects identity and other information had not yet been released. Check back with FYN for more details. YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. — A heavy law enforcement presence is underway in the Ashland Cove area of Young Harris as authorities respond to a barricaded subject, according to the Towns […]
Read More »Operation 420 Targets Illegal Intoxicants in Towns County
TOWNS COUNTY, Ga. — A multi-agency law enforcement operation has led to an ongoing investigation into several local businesses accused of illegally selling intoxicating substances disguised as legal hemp products. Dubbed “Operation 420,” the initiative brought a visible law enforcement presence to multiple locations across Towns County and the city of Hiawassee on Tuesday. Authorities […]
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 »Investigation Underway After Body Found in Cherokee County
CHEROKEE COUNTY, NC – The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of an unidentified person whose body was discovered late Tuesday night in the Hiwassee Dam community. According to a news release issued Feb. 26, deputies responded to Cross Creek Lane on the night of Feb. 25 after the individual was located. Authorities […]
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 »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 »Two Former Towns County Sheriff’s Office Officials Arrested in Separate GBI Investigations
TOWNS COUNTY, Ga. – Two former officials with the Towns County Sheriff’s Office were arrested Tuesday following separate investigations conducted by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, according to authorities. Former Sergeant Andrew Glass, previously assigned to the Uniform Patrol Division, and former Major of Law Enforcement Operations Johnny McCoy were each taken into custody on […]
Read More »Carroll County Family Loses Home and Business in Christmas-Time Fire
CARROLL COUNTY, Ga. — What began as a brief family outing to see Christmas lights ended in devastation for a Carroll County family after a fire destroyed their home Friday night. Stephanie Skrzypek said she and her family were away from their house on Paynes Lake Road for about half an hour when they received […]
Read More »Towns County Sheriff’s Office Reviews Operations, Reports Missing Firearms, Issues Legal Notice for Return of County Property
TOWNS COUNTY, Ga. – The Towns County Sheriff’s is continuing to conduct a comprehensive review of evidence handling, property records, fleet operations, and jail conditions. Sheriff Anthony Coleman said the review includes a detailed audit of evidence and property documentation to ensure compliance with recognized evidentiary standards. Capt. Brackett has overseen efforts to reconcile evidence […]
Read More »Towns County Sheriff’s Office Reports Missing Items After Evidence and Equipment Audits
TOWNS COUNTY, Ga. – The Towns County Sheriff’s Office says recent internal audits uncovered missing items from both its evidence room and county-owned equipment inventory, according to a community update released today. They stated that the Banks County Sheriff’s Office conducted a full audit of Towns County’s evidence room. At the same time, sheriff’s office […]
Read More »Hiawassee Police Officers Deputized as Towns County, City Sign Mutual Aid Agreement
TOWNS COUNTY, Ga. – Towns County Interim Sheriff Anthony Coleman formally deputized members of the Hiawassee Police Department during a City of Hiawassee Council work session Monday night, according to the Sheriff’s Office. In addition to the deputization, officials from both agencies signed a mutual aid agreement. The partnership is intended to strengthen cooperation between […]
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 »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!
Read More »Towns County Sheriff Indicted on Seven Counts Following 2024 Arrest Incident
HIAWASSEE, Ga. — Towns County Sheriff Ken Henderson now faces criminal prosecution, after a grand jury indicted him on seven charges yesterday evening, connected to a December 2024 confrontation with a Hiawassee police officer. It was reported that the Enotah Judicial Circuit Superior Court issued an arrest warrant Tuesday morning after Chief Judge Joy Parks […]
Read More »Gov. Kemp Suspends Towns County Sheriff Amid Misconduct Investigation
HIAWASSEE, Ga. (Oct. 21, 2025) — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has suspended Towns County Sheriff Kenneth “Ken” Henderson for 60 days following allegations of misconduct connected to a 2024 altercation with a Hiawassee police officer. According to state officials, the suspension follows a recommendation from a review panel that included Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr […]
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