TOWNS COUNTY, Ga. — Voters in Towns County will head to the polls Nov. 3 to choose a new sheriff following the resignation of former Sheriff Kenneth “Ken” Henderson. The special election comes after Henderson resigned Aug. 24 as part of a negotiated plea agreement in Towns County Superior Court. Henderson pleaded guilty to charges […]
TOWNS COUNTY, Ga. — Former Towns County Sheriff Kenneth Henderson resigned from office Monday after pleading guilty to three charges as part of a negotiated plea agreement in Towns County Superior Court. Appalachian Judicial Circuit District Attorney Frank Wood said Henderson pleaded guilty to simple battery against a police officer, violation of oath of office […]
GEORGIA — Republican leaders and supporters from across Georgia are set to gather in Warner Robins this weekend for the Central Georgia Fish Fry 2026. The Houston, Peach and Bibb County Republican parties will present the event on Saturday, Aug. 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Roy H. “Sonny” Watson Health Pavilion, […]
HIAWASSEE, Ga. — The Towns County Sheriff’s Office has received more than $15,000 in life-saving protective equipment from the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Redstone Arsenal facility in Huntsville, Alabama, providing deputies with additional resources for responding to high-risk incidents. According to the sheriff’s office, the donation includes eight sets of body armor with carriers, eight […]
HIAWASSEE, Ga. — Suspended Towns County Sheriff Ken Henderson was arrested Thursday and charged with multiple felonies following a Georgia Bureau of Investigation investigation into an alleged financial transaction involving a Towns County Sheriff’s Office bank account. According to the GBI, Henderson, 67, of Young Harris, has been charged with theft by deception, false statements […]
HIAWASSEE, Ga. — Suspended Towns County Sheriff Ken Henderson entered a not guilty plea during his criminal arraignment Wednesday in Towns County as legal proceedings continue against the sheriff. According to Henderson’s attorney, Lawrence Sorgen, pretrial motions are expected to take place later this month, with the case anticipated to proceed to trial in August. […]
TOWNS COUNTY, Ga. — Gov. Brian Kemp has ordered a new investigation into Towns County Sheriff Ken Henderson after new allegations of misconduct were brought to his attention on Friday, June 26. According to an executive order signed by Kemp on Saturday, June 27, the allegations are separate from those examined during previous investigations involving […]
HIAWASSEE, Ga. — The Towns County Sheriff’s Office has received approximately $22,000 worth of surplus law enforcement equipment from the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, providing additional resources aimed at enhancing officer safety and operational readiness. According to the Towns County Sheriff’s Office, the donated equipment includes a variety of law enforcement resources that will be […]
GEORGIA – Georgia voters narrowed the field in the state’s open gubernatorial race Tuesday, setting up a high-profile general election contest to replace term-limited Gov. Brian Kemp. On the Republican side, businessman and healthcare executive Rick Jackson scored an upset victory over Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, winning the GOP nomination despite Jones receiving endorsements from […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Arrest report provided by the Towns County Sheriff’s Office. The Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. 50-18-70) allows for FetchYourNews.com to obtain and post the arrest records of any and all individuals arrested in Towns County. Those arrests are posted on FetchYourNews.com for viewing pleasure. Please remember that all individuals listed have been arrested and charged, […]
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 […]
