PAULDING COUNTY, Ga. – Sheriff Gary Gulledge, the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office, and the Paulding County community mourn the loss of one of their Deputies. On Saturday, August 17, 2024, at approximately 6:13 PM, Deputy Brandon Cunningham was gunned down as he responded to a domestic dispute. A male suspect ambushed Deputy Cunningham and his […]
Read More »Scam Alert
PRESS RELEASE – The Dawson County Sheriff’s Office released the following press release after receiving multiple reports of scammers: Scammers are using spoofed local phone numbers, credible names, and convincing stories—all to steal your money! Protect yourself by hanging up on anyone who claims to have a warrant for your arrest, threatens to issue a […]
Read More »Addy’s law is now in effect
PRESS RELEASE – Addy’s Law is now in effect as of July 1st. Adalynn Pierce was an eight-year-old girl from Henry County who tragically lost her life while crossing the road to catch her school bus on Feb. 1, 2024. As a result of a combined effort from her family and lawmakers, harsher consequences will […]
Read More »Scam Alert
PRESS RELEASE – The Dawson County Sheriff’s Office issued the following statement on social media in regards to ongoing scams around the county: “We have a warrant for your arrest!” Great, now that I have your attention, DON’T fall for this scam. The FBI, GBI, DCSO, etc., are NOT going to call you and tell […]
Read More »Vehicle fire in Dawson County
DAWSON COUNTY, Ga. – Dawson County Emergency Services personnel responded to a call earlier in the day on June 26. The call was in regards to a vehicle fire off of 136, near the north end of the county. According to a statement released by Dawson County Emergency Services, “the fire did spread to a […]
Read More »Reward for missing Maria increased to $50,000
PRESS RELEASE – ( , ) : , – As the investigation into the disappearance of 12-year-old Maria Gomez-Perez of Gainesville enters its third week, ’ $,. All of the reward money has been contributed by business and community members who wish to remain anonymous. Sheriff Gerald Couch extended his appreciation for the ongoing community […]
Read More »Georgia GOP Passes Resolution Demanding Action on 2020 Fulton County Election Irregularities, Reprimands SEB
PRESS RELEASE – At the Georgia Republican Party State Committee meeting preceding the state convention held on May 18th, a resolution introduced by Sam Carnline, co-founder of GeorgiansForTruth.org and Georgia GOP State Committeeman, was passed unanimously by the committee members. The resolution expresses grave concerns over irregularities in the 2020 presidential election in Fulton County that […]
Read More »DCSO arrests suspected kidnapper
DAWSON COUNTY, Ga. – on Sunday, Dawson County Sheriff’s Office posted a statement to their social media that following a pursuit, DCSO was able to arrest a kidnapping suspect. According to the statement, a Forsyth County kidnapping suspect led DCSO deputies on a brief chase. The Crime Suppression Unit and Uniform Patrol Deputies were able […]
Read More »Man arrested in Dawson County after two-year run in connection to his wife’s murder
DAWSON COUNTY, Ga. – Jonathan Bates, a Pauling County man that has been wanted for the last two years in connection to his 28-year-old wife’s murder, has been arrested in Dawson County. On Tuesday, The Dawson County Sheriff’s Office posted his arrested on social media. “The Dawson County Sheriffs Office Warrant Unit, in conjunction with […]
Read More »Rep. Johnny Chastain issued a statement following the progress of the eighth week of the legislative season
PRESS RELEASE – Johnny Chastain, the representative for Georgia House District 7, issued the following press release: The House kicked-off the eighth week of the 2024 legislative season on Monday, February 26. I joined fellow lawmakers in the House chamber for three long days of legislative work. Thursday was especially important as it marked Legislative […]
Read More »Line-of-duty death of TFC Chase Redner
PRESS RELEASE – The Georgia Department of Public Safety is saddened to announce the line-of-duty death of Trooper First Class Chase Redner #290. On February 20, 2024, TFC Redner was investigating a vehicle crash on Interstate 75 North near Mt. Zion Boulevard in Clayton County when he was struck by a vehicle. TFC Redner was […]
Read More »K9 Arthur tragically passes away
PRESS RELEASE – It is with profound sadness that the Dawson County Sheriff’s Office announces the passing of K9 Arthur, a cherished member of our team. Arthur, a chocolate Labrador Retriever, passed away on January 5, 2024, during a dental procedure at the veterinarian’s office. Arthur began his service with the Dawson County Sheriff’s Office […]
Read More »Online learning tomorrow due to severe weather
PRESS RELEASE – With severe weather moving into Georgia tonight and early morning, there is potential for high winds, downed trees/power lines, and flooding. Dawson County Schools will have an online learning day on January 9, 2024. Additional information for online learning can be found on the district’s website. Your child’s school will also provide […]
Read More »BOLO issued for missing male juvenile
On December 29, 2023 a 15 year old White Male Jeffery Bost collected his belongings and ran away from his caretaker at the Holiday Inn Express in Dawsonville, GA. He was last seen wearing black pants, black hoodie and white tennis shoes. He was carrying a black back pack. If you have any information on […]
Read More »Help Nugget and Zoey find a home
Please help Nugget and Zoey find a new furever home. The following was posted on social media by Monica Ivonne Stephens, pleading to the public to help these animals in need: “I have very heavy heart and I am hoping you all can think of someone you know who can help these two and give […]
Read More »House Republicans have now been Speaker-less for 20 days
PRESS RELEASE – The following is a statement issued by Representative Andrew Clyde: In case you missed last week’s turn of events in the ongoing Speaker race, here’s a quick recap. As you likely know, I proudly endorsed House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) for Speaker of the House on October 6th. One week later, […]
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