WHITE COUNTY, Ga. – Law enforcement officials are warning residents about a new phone scam in which criminals impersonate local banks to obtain sensitive personal information from customers. According to authorities, scammers are using technology to mimic the phone numbers of legitimate banking institutions. The callers contact actual bank customers and falsely claim that someone […]
Read More »White County Sheriff’s Office Announces Multiple Arrests in “Operation Naughty List” Enforcement Effort
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — The White County Sheriff’s Office announced the results of a targeted enforcement effort aimed at individuals with outstanding warrants and suspected drug activity. Beginning Dec. 1, 2025, deputies and investigators with the White County Sheriff’s Office launched “Operation Naughty List,” a multi-week operation focused on locating wanted individuals and addressing methamphetamine-related […]
Read More »Former Truett-McConnell Vice President Surrenders After Indictment Tied to Sexual Misconduct Investigation
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. – The former vice president of Truett-McConnell University turned himself in to authorities this week following a grand jury indictment tied to an ongoing investigation involving allegations of sexual misconduct. Bradley Reynolds surrendered at the White County Detention Center after being indicted on three felony counts of making false statements to law […]
Read More »White County Deputies Arrest Two Men During Warrant Service Operation
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. – planned warrant service operation by the White County Sheriff’s Office led to two arrests on November 20, 2025, including one individual found with a significant amount of methamphetamine, according to investigators. Deputies and investigators received information that Dustin Shane Turner, 37, of Sautee, had an active felony warrant for violating probation. […]
Read More »Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Seizure and Two Arrests in White County
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. – A routine traffic stop in White County led to the discovery of drugs and the execution of a search warrant that resulted in two arrests, according to the White County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies stopped Terrie “Border” Lingerfelt on October 29, 2025. During the stop, deputies reported finding methamphetamine and marijuana inside […]
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 »White County Woman Arrested for Cruelty to Children
PRESS RELEASE – The GBI and the Cleveland Police Department have arrested and charged Alyssa Clark, age 18, of Cleveland, GA, with two counts of Cruelty to Children. On Tuesday, November 4, 2025, the GBI was requested by the Cleveland Police Department to assist with a child abuse investigation.Although the investigation is still ongoing, information […]
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 »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 […]
Read More »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 […]
Read More »Truett McConnell University Parts Ways with President Emir Caner After Abuse Allegations
Cleveland, GA – Truett McConnell University, a private Baptist institution in North Georgia, has removed its longtime president Emir Caner following the results of an independent investigation into whether he ignored sexual abuse allegations on campus. The Board of Trustees announced the leadership change late last week, citing a need for “integrity, accountability, and transparency” […]
Read More »Officials Warn Homeowners to Stay Alert for Scams During Peak Disaster Season
GEORGIA – August to October marks the height of natural disaster season in the United States, and with it comes a warning from consumer protection groups: be on the lookout for scammers posing as contractors offering too-good-to-be-true repair services. According to recent advisories, fraudulent contractors often descend on communities impacted by hurricanes, floods, and other […]
Read More »Missing Tubers on Chattahoochee River Located
PRESS RELEASE – At 7:09 p.m. on Saturday, August 16, 2025, White County E911 Communications received a call reporting two individuals missing while tubing on the Chattahoochee River between Highway 115 East and Duncan Bridge Road. Members of their party stated they had been waiting for approximately 45 minutes before notifying 911. At 7:21 p.m., […]
Read More »Father and daughter attacked while camping
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. – A father and daughter were camping at Low Gap Campground in White County on Saturday, July 26, when they were attacked by multiple men and women. The victims, 58-year-old Bruce Waldon and his 20-year old daughter Gracee Waldon, sustained multiple injuries during the attack. Bruce suffered a cut going from his […]
Read More »White County man arrested on felony drug charges
PRESS RELEASE – On June 3 2025, The White County Sheriffs Office received information that a subject named Richard Lee (56) of Cleveland, GA was trafficking and selling methamphetamine in the White County area. During the course of the investigation, a search warrant was executed at his residence located on Young Dr., Cleveland, Ga. Mr. […]
Read More »Plane Crash in White County Results in One Dead
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. – On Monday, April 20, Emergency personnel and the White County Sheriff’s Office responded to an emergency call around 8:40 in the morning at Mountain Airpark Airport, a private airfield in southern White County. The emergency call was in reference to an ultra-light airplane that crashed in the area. Upon arrival, emergency […]
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