• 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 […]

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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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  • 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 […]

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  • 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 […]

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  • 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 […]

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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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  • 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 […]

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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Governor Orders Probe Into Towns County Sheriff Following Body-Cam Confrontation

    TOWNS COUNTY, Ga. — Governor Brian Kemp has ordered a formal investigation into Towns County Sheriff Kenneth Henderson, following allegations of misconduct tied to a confrontation with a Hiawassee police officer last December. The move comes after body-camera footage surfaced showing Henderson physically confronting Officer José Carvajal at the scene of a reported deputy-involved shooting […]

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