DAWSON COUNTY, Ga. – The Dawson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating multiple entering-auto incidents reported Monday night in and around the Stonewall Subdivision, according to a statement from the agency. Deputies said the individuals believed to be involved have been identified, and several cases have been opened as the investigation continues. Residents who discover their […]
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 »Dawson County Election Results
DAWSON COUNTY, Ga. – The Municipal General election results are being reported as 100% in for Dawson County. Mark Wade French (I) wins the City Council Post 4 seat, beating their opponent, Jennifer L. Smith. City Council Post 2 was also up for reelection. The incumbent, William Illg, ran unopposed retaining his seat. Dawson County […]
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 »28 Years Later, Investigators Still Seeking Justice for 11-Year-Old Levi Frady
DAWSON COUNTY, Ga. — The cold case that inspired Georgia’s “Levi’s Call” alert system remains unsolved nearly three decades later. It has been 28 years since 11-year-old Levi Frady was abducted and murdered, yet investigators say they are still determined to find answers in one of North Georgia’s most heartbreaking cold cases. Levi disappeared on […]
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 »Dawson County Approves Slight Millage Rate Increase for 2025
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. — Homeowners in Dawson County will see a modest increase in their property tax bills next year after county commissioners voted to approve a 5.463 millage rate for 2025. The decision, made at a public meeting last week, represents a 0.103-mill increase—about 1.92 percent higher than the rollback rate. According to county officials, […]
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 »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 »Drug bust in Dawson County leads to 3 arrested
PRESS RELEASE – The Lanier Regional Drug Task Force—made up of Dawson, Forsyth, Milton, and Johns Creek officers—conducted a search warrant last week, which resulted in three arrests. During the last few months, deputies received intel that James “Guy” Sanders has been selling large quantities of methamphetamine from 153 Dawson Forest Road in Dawsonville, GA. […]
Read More »GBI Arrests Dawson County Sheriff’s Deputy on Drug Related Charges
DAWSON COUNTY, Ga. – The GBI has arrested and charged Ethan Blake Taffar, age 34, of Dawsonville, GA, with one count of Distribution of a Schedule II Controlled Substance and one count of Violation of Oath of a Public Officer. On March 25, 2025, the GBI was requested to investigate potential misconduct by Taffar. During […]
Read More »Georgia State Senator arrested
GEORGIA – FYN became aware of an arrest made this morning at the Georgia State Capitol thanks to a new program called The Georgia Hour with BKP on VoiceofRuralAmerica.com. Georgia State Senator Colton Moore was seen being shoved to the ground and arrested as he tried to defy a ban that would keep him from […]
Read More »The presidential race in Georgia is called!
The race in Georgia has been called! Georgia has turned red! News outlets have called the race in Georgia as a tight race between former President Trump and Vice President Harris. Trump was able to flip the state after Biden previously won the state in 2020. Final numbers are still too early to know, but […]
Read More »Dawson County Sheriff’s Office, Awarded $51,903.46 Grant for Local DUI Enforcement
PRESS RELEASE – The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety has announced that the Dawson County Sheriff’s Office is one of 26 law enforcement agencies in Georgia to receive a Highway Enforcement of Aggressive Traffic grant for the Federal 2025 Fiscal Year. Referred to as a H.E.A.T. grant, Dawson County Sheriff’s Office’s award totals $51,903.46. The […]
Read More »Weather warnings as Hurricane Helene approaches
ATLANTA – As Hurricane Helene approaches Georgia, Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King is urging Georgians to take several precautions before the storm. “Hurricane Helene is expected to make landfall along the Gulf Coast as a major hurricane and continue into Georgia with devastating wind speeds,” said Commissioner King. “Because these damaging winds […]
Read More »School threats across Georgia
GEORGIA – In the aftermath of Wednesday’s horrific school shooting, multiple schools across Georgia are reporting threats of violence. Fannin County School System stated that they “wanted to make you aware there have been multiple threats made to schools throughout the state of Georgia over the past 48 hours.” The shooting that took place at […]
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