FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ga. – Authorities in northeast Georgia have arrested two suspects following a multi-agency investigation into a string of commercial burglaries spanning two counties. On April 17, 2026, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, along with the Canon Police Department and the Lavonia Police Department, executed a search warrant at a residence on Hartwell Road […]

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ga. – At the request of the Lavonia Police Department and the Georgia State Patrol, GBI agents are investigating an officer involved shooting in Lavonia, GA. Alan Joseph Chandler, age 30, of Lavonia, GA, was shot and killed in the incident. No law enforcement officers were injured. Preliminary information indicates that at about […]

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ga. — A domestic violence incident involving an armed individual in Franklin County prompted a multi-agency response Sunday afternoon, ultimately ending in a peaceful surrender after several hours of negotiations, according to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were initially dispatched to Burroughs Road in Canon following reports of an armed subject. Authorities […]

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ga. — The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office responded to multiple incidents over the past week, including a barricaded gunman situation and a separate burglary investigation that resulted in several arrests. According to officials, deputies from both the Patrol Division and Criminal Investigations Division attempted to serve an arrest warrant on Jim Grizzle Road […]

GEORGIA – Conservative Senator Steve Gooch is stepping up where others are content to grandstand, delivering real action to shield Georgians from the rising tide of lawlessness pushed by the far left. In the wake of media-fueled hysteria that has seen protesters storm churches mid-service to harass worshippers, Gooch didn’t hesitate. He introduced SB 591, […]

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ga. — The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, along with agents from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) ARDEO unit, executed search and arrest warrants in Franklin County on Wednesday morning, resulting in three arrests. According to the sheriff’s office, authorities executed a search warrant at 70 No Name Road in Canon. During the […]

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ga. – The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man Thursday who was wanted in South Carolina on numerous outstanding warrants, including charges related to the solicitation of a minor. According to the sheriff’s office, deputies received information on February 26, 2026, regarding a subject wanted out of South Carolina for multiple warrants. […]

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ga. – A routine traffic stop in Franklin County last week resulted in the arrest of two men and the seizure of approximately 10 pounds of suspected methamphetamine, according to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities said that on February 24, 2026, at approximately 8:27 p.m., a deputy conducted a traffic stop after […]

GEORGIA – February 17 – As State Senator for Georgia’s 51st District and the Republican frontrunner for Lieutenant Governor, I am committed to putting Georgia families first and aligning our state with President Trump’s America First agenda. Last week, I introduced Senate Bill 465, a targeted measure to hold businesses accountable and discourage the hiring […]

It’s no secret that the Iranian government is America’s enemy. They hate our freedom and our Christian values, they persecute anyone who questions them, and they sponsor terror around the globe. When I found out that the daughter of a senior Iranian official who threatened our troops and President Trump was employed at Emory, I […]

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!

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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 […]