North GA (July 10, 2020) – After an extensive 11- month local, state, and federal joint investigation, 48 men and women have been arrested on the Violation of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act and will be charged on numerous drugs and weapons offenses, spanning the Northern District of Georgia into the metro Atlanta […]
Read More »Farmer’s Market Grand opening July 18
DAWSOVILLE, Ga. — Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Gary Black will be the guest of honor at the grand opening of the Amicalola Regional Farmers Market and ribbon cutting for the new City of Dawsonville Farmers Market Pavilion on July 18 at 8:15 a.m. The fourth season of the market opened earlier this spring and […]
Read More »Frogtown Fire Station now staffed 24/7
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga. – Lumpkin County Fire Station No. 7 (Frogtown) is now being staffed around the clock. “We have some exciting news and a big step forward for our Emergency Services Department,” Fire Chief David Wimpy said last week. “We are pleased to be able to offer full time staffing at this station. It […]
Read More »Dawsonville company cited for illegal fireworks
INSURANCE AND SAFETY FIRE COMMISSIONER NEWS RELEASE ATLANTA – On Wednesday, the Georgia Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner’s Office issued a cease and desist order and monetary penalty against Dawsonville-based Bride Lights, LLC, for illegal fireworks activity. Bride Lights owner, Ty Smith, had initially contacted local authorities in mid-May for permission to host […]
Read More »City, county begin talks on SPLOST VII
DAWSON COUNTY, Ga. – On Friday, (June 26) city and county officials began talks on the intergovernmental agreement (IGA) that must be approved before a SPLOST VII referendum can be placed before the voters in March 2021. If voters approve – and given the current state of the economy, that is far from a certainty […]
Read More »Attorney for family of teen found dead in Dawson County jail begins investigation
DAWSON COUNTY, Ga. –AJ Richman, the lawyer for the family of the man found dead in the Dawson County Detention Center on June 2 issued a statement today (June 18) regarding the death of 18-year-old Jonathan Sanford. Richman said his law office has started its own investigation to determine whether jail personnel failures contributed to […]
Read More »City Council approves budget resolution
DAWSOVILLE, Ga. – In a combined work session and regular meeting Monday, City Council unanimously approved a resolution to adopt the fiscal year 2020-21 budget. The overall budget is set at $5,891,758 and the General Fund budget is $1,879,698. The largest expenditures in the general fund is projected to be Administration $739,865 and Roads $537,517. […]
Read More »BOC set to consider employee salary increase during Thursday work session
DAWSON COUNTY, Ga. – The Board of Commissioners will consider a pay raise for county employees when it meets in a work session Thursday (June 17) at 4 p.m. in the County Administration building. Human Resources Director Brad Gould will report the increase in pay would impact 101 county employees and cost taxpayers $116,000. In […]
Read More »Angry family members and friends of Jonathan Sanford call for Sheriff Johnson’s resignation
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. – Some 20-30 family and friends gathered at the roundabout Monday carrying signs and voicing their anger toward Sheriff Jeff Johnson following the death of Jonathan Sanford, 18, who died in the Dawson County Detention Center June 2, less than 24 hours after he was arrested for DUI and possession of marijuana. Carrying […]
Read More »No voting problems reported in Dawson County
DAWSON County, Ga. – Voting problems that were reported in Fulton and DeKalb counties last week did not materialize in many rural north Georgia counties. In Dawson, White, Lumpkin and Habersham counties, voting went smoothly. Gilmer County did experience an internet issue that caused a 30-minute delay in opening at 7 a.m. But the […]
Read More »Jeff Johnson, Billy Thurmond win reelection, but voters reject transportation SPLOST
DAWSON COUNTY, Ga. — Sheriff Jeff Johnson won a second term without the need for a runoff Tuesday. Board of Commissioners Chairman Billy Thurmond also won a second term but political newcomer Renee Duren threw a real scare into the former Public Safety Director. Johnson received 3,683 votes (53.92%) to Marcus Sewell 1,757 and Jeff […]
Read More »Painful budget cuts ahead for state agencies as legislators try to balance Georgia’s budget
ELLIJAY, Ga. – Appearing on FYNTV.COM’s “Good Morning from the Office” program Thursday (June 4) State Rep. Kevin Tanner (R-Dawsonville) said legislators will tackle the difficult task of balancing the fiscal year 2021 budget when the Georgia’s General Assembly is back in session on June 15. The full legislature has not met since Gov. Brian […]
Read More »UPDATE: Deceased inmate has been identified
DAWSON COUNTY, Ga. – The 18-year-old inmate found dead in his cell at the Dawson County Detention Center this morning (June 2) has been identified as Jonathan Sanford of Dawsonville. The cause of death has not been confirmed at this time. Sources tell Fetch Your News that Sanford was arrested Monday on a charge of […]
Read More »UPDATE: COVID-19 status report 8/27
Updated 8/27 at 3 pm ATLANTA – Georgia Department of Public Heath (DPH) reported at 3 p.m. Thursday (Aug. 27) 263,074 confirmed cases of COVID-19, 5,393 deaths and 24,127 people have been hospitalized. There are 632-6 confirmed cases in Dawson County resulting in six deaths. The DPH updates statistics daily at 3 p.m.
Read More »Wilkinson campaign for U.S. Congress focused on Georgia’s agribusiness
ELLIJAY, Ga. – State Senator John Wilkinson (R-Toccoa) understands the importance of agriculture and agribusiness to the state of Georgia so it’s no surprise he has based his campaign for Ninth District Congress on his knowledge of and service to that industry. A graduate of the University of Georgia with degrees in Agriculture and Education, […]
Read More »Underwood says his experience in fighting government makes him the best candidate
ELLIJAY, Ga. – Ethan Underwood, one of nine Republican candidates running to replace Doug Collins as Georgia’s Ninth District Congressman, said conservatives will lose one of the most articulate fighters we have when Congressman Doug Collins leaves to run for Senate. A guest on FYNTV.COM’s Good Morning From the Office Thursday, Underwood told host Brian […]
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