Sheriff Ken Henderson and the Towns County Sheriff’s Office were awarded state certification from the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police on July 23rd at their award ceremony in Savannah, GA during the Summer training conference. The State Certification Program is voluntary and comprises management, operational, and service standards which are administered by the Georgia […]
Read More »Alpharetta United Methodist Church Donate Buddy Bags
Tuesday, March 14th, two members of Alpharetta United Methodist Church, Pam Schiftic and Susan Garrard, came to visit and donate Buddy Bags from the church’s Buddy Bag Ministry. Each bag contains both a handmade bear and blanket along with various books and crayons. Towns County Sheriff’s Office deputies will have these available when responding to […]
Read More »David Ralston announces he will not run again for Speaker of the House
Mr. Ralston will not seek another term as Speaker of the House.
Read More »Towns County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate drug activity
On September 28, 2022, a search of a residence in the county resulted in the arrest of Joseph Lee English, age 59, of Hiawassee. Investigators confiscated a substance that field tested as Methamphetamine laced with Fentanyl. English was arrested and charged with Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of Drug Related Objects. A separate drug investigation […]
Read More »Congratulations Tyler Strickland of Towns County
Tyler Strickland walked across the stage Friday morning as part of the Georgia Public Safety Training Center’s 100th session of the Basic Law Enforcement Training Course. Tyler who served his country from 2014 to 2019 as a United States Marine will bring his dedication to serve to the citizens of Towns County as he did […]
Read More »Congratulations to Towns County FFA Members
Saturday September 10, Hailee Gibson and Nathan Garrett took their heifer and steer to the Chattahoochee fair in Toccoa. Haliee placed 2nd in her commercial heifer weight class and Nathan placed 1st in his steer weight class. Congratulations to both of these FFA members for their showmanship and hard work. We would also like to […]
Read More »Charles Jason Matheson, Guilty
Charles Jason Matheson was charged with three (3) felonies: One count of criminal attempt to commit murder, one count of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and one count of aggravated stalking. Matheson was found guilty on all three counts and sentenced to serve 30 years in prison.
Read More »Towns County and Clay County in Joint Highway Safety Check
Towns County Sheriff’s Office and Clay County Sheriff’s Office initiated a joint highway safety check on State Highway 66 at the Georgia/North Carolina state line Wednesday evening. Sheriff Ken Henderson is pleased to join with our neighboring agency to work and ensure our roads are safe for our residents. Sheriff Henderson said working together and […]
Read More »Man Attacked at T.V.A Campground
On August 18, 2022, at approximately 6:00 PM, the Towns County Sheriff’s Office received a call of a person cut at T.V.A. Campground on Highway 75 in Hiawassee. The victim, Lonnie Matheson of Warne NC, was being treated by EMS and transported to a local hospital. Mr. Matheson stated he was attacked by suspect Travis […]
Read More »Bald Mountain Park Drug Raid
Bald Mountain Park Drug Raid Towns County Sheriff’s Office Drug Investigators, K-9 Unit, and deputies raided a drug house in Bald Mountain Park. After a 24-hour around the clock investigation a search warrant was issued and executed where the following drugs were confiscated: • Suspected LSD strips • Field tested Methamphetamine laced Fentanyl, packed for […]
Read More »Towns County Summer Heat Music Festival was a huge success
The Summer Heat Music Festival Saturday was a huge success. Despite the rain and storms, a fun time was had by all. The day was filled with great music from some amazing local talent. SRO Cpl. Donnie Jarrard and Commissioner Cliff Bradshaw each took a dive in the dunk tank. The Sheriff’s Auxiliary worked tirelessly […]
Read More »Towns County Drug Bust
Towns County Sheriff’s Office Drug Investigators, K-9 unit, and Sheriff’s Deputies raided a drug location at Mountain Country Inn, 1434 State Hwy. 66, Young Harris. Citizen complaints of drug activity led to a two-week long investigation resulting in the arrest of four individuals on August 2. Arrest warrants were issued for: Candie Sue Merritt, age […]
Read More »Operation Sting Continues to Get Towns County Clean
Since the initiation of “Operation Sting” on January 1st, 2022, 40 individuals have been arrested for felony trafficking, dealing, possession of methamphetamine, fentanyl, and other dangerous drugs. In the first 6 months of 2022, the Towns County Sheriff’s Office had the largest number of arrests for drugs in county history. There was a grand total […]
Read More »Cody Crane Charged with the Sale of Methamphetamine After a Six-Month Investigation
Towns County Sheriff’s Office Drug Suppression and Investigation Unit arrested Cody Crane, age 34, of Hiawassee. After a 6-month investigation, Crane was arrested and charged with the sale of Methamphetamine. Sheriff Ken Henderson is pleased with the hard work and long hours of our officers to bring this investigation to a successful conclusion.
Read More »Fully Equipped Ford Explorer is presented to Sheriff Ken Henderson by The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety
The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety Liaison, Ed Weaver and Coordinator, Chief Michael Earley presented to Sheriff Ken Henderson of the Towns County Sheriff’s Office, a fully equipped Ford Explorer for their dedicated commitment to the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety at no expense to the taxpayers. According to the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, […]
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