PRESS RELEASE – On January 12, 2026, at approximately 8:32 p.m., Franklin County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a reported shooting at a commercial location off Franklin Springs Street in Royston, Georgia. Upon arrival, deputies rendered aid to an 18-year-old male victim from Hartwell, Georgia. The victim was treated on scene and transported for further […]

PRESS RELEASE – Franklin County, Georgia – On December 7th, 2025, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of an unresponsive individual lying on the side of Kesler Road. Upon arrival, deputies confirmed one individual lying on the side of Kesler Road. Life-saving measures were administered, but were ineffective. In accordance with standard […]

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 […]

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!

 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 […]

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ga. — A high-speed pursuit that began in Madison County came to an end in Franklin County Monday afternoon after deputies used stop sticks and a PIT maneuver to stop the fleeing driver. According to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, the incident began around 3:50 p.m. when Madison County deputies attempted to stop […]

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 […]

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ga. — A manhunt that began in Franklin County over the weekend ended with the capture of suspect Clinton Patrick Miller, who is now in custody at the Franklin County Jail, authorities announced Sunday. The incident began on the morning of Saturday, Sept. 13, in the Canon community, when deputies responded to an […]

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 […]

UPDATE – On August 8, 2025, the GBI obtained arrest warrants for Ty’Ravis Lee Simpson, age 22, of Lavonia, Franklin County, GA for 2 counts of Aggravated Assault on Peace Officer, 2 counts of Possession of Firearm During the Commission of a Felony, and Reckless Conduct. Simpson is still at the hospital and will be […]

PRESS RELEASE – On July 14  at approximately 4:12 am, Franklin County 911 center received a call reporting a home invasion and assault at a residence on Fairview Farms Circle. Deputies responded to the scene and a victim was located that had been assaulted. The victim was transported by Franklin County EMS to Sacred Heart […]

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ga. – The GBI has arrested and charged Emaleigh Smith, age 23, of Elberton, GA, with Providing Items Prohibited for Possession by Inmates, Crossing of Guard Lines with Intoxicants, and Violation of Oath by Public Office. On May 22, 2025, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office requested the GBI to investigate a Franklin County […]

PRESS RELEASE – On the evening of Monday, February 24, Franklin County 911 Dispatch received a call reporting a Home Invasion on Highway 17 in Lavonia. Law Enforcement from the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, Lavonia Police Department, and Georgia State Patrol responded to the scene. After an investigation by the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, two […]

PRESS RELEASE – On the afternoon of Tuesday, February 18, 2025, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office received a call for service/welfare check at a residence on Highway 106 in the Red Hill Community. The caller reported seeing a white male, covered in blood, in the yard of the residence. Deputies from the Sheriff’s Office Patrol […]

PRESS RELEASE – On January 24, 2025, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a broken windshield, driving with an off road illuminated light bar and broken tail light. During the traffic stop, the driver admitted to prior Drug and DUI charges and gave deputies consent to search his […]

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 […]