HART COUNTY, Ga. — Several people were safely rescued Sunday evening after a boat began taking on water on Lake Hartwell, prompting a response from local and state authorities. According to the Hart County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched just after 7 p.m. on June 7 following reports of a vessel in distress with multiple […]

HARTWELL, Ga. — A vehicle pursuit through downtown Hartwell early Monday morning resulted in the arrest of two individuals on multiple charges, including drug-related offenses, according to the Hart County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities said the incident began shortly before 1:30 a.m. on June 1 when a deputy attempted to stop a 1998 Toyota Corolla on […]

HARTWELL, Ga. — A Hartwell man was arrested Sunday night after authorities say a domestic violence investigation led to a vehicle pursuit and foot chase. According to the Hart County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a residence on Forest Circle shortly after 8 p.m. on May 31 regarding a reported physical domestic violence incident. While […]

HART COUNTY, Ga. — A Hart County man was arrested Sunday after authorities say he led law enforcement on a pursuit in a stolen vehicle before crashing and jumping into a lake in an attempt to escape. According to Hart County Sheriff Chris Carroll, a white 2017 Subaru Outback was reported stolen during the early […]

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has arrested a DeKalb County couple following an investigation into the alleged production and distribution of child sexual abuse material, authorities said. According to the GBI, 20-year-old Guiseppe Tanasie and 23-year-old Francisca Istraila, both of Stonecrest in DeKalb County, were charged with Sexual Exploitation of Children. The investigation began after […]

HART COUNTY, Ga. – The GBI has arrested and charged Robert Kenyon Mercer, age 45, of Canon, Hart County, Georgia, with three counts of Unlawful Surveillance and three counts of Sexual Exploitation of Children. In February of 2026, the GBI’s Child Exploitation and Computer Crimes (CEACC) Unit received a request from the North Carolina Internet […]

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, […]

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 […]

HART COUNTY, Ga. – The Hart County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents to be on alert after receiving multiple reports of a door-to-door pine straw scam in the area. According to authorities, individuals have been approaching homeowners and offering to spread pine straw at what is described as a low price per bale. However, once […]

HART COUNTY, Ga. – A reported bomb threat prompted the evacuation of Hart County Middle School on Tuesday morning, leading to a large, multi-agency law enforcement response and a hours-long search of the campus. According to authorities, Georgia Information Sharing and Analysis Center notified Hart County 911 at approximately 8:15 a.m. on Jan. 13 of […]

HART COUNTY, Ga. — A routine traffic stop in Hart County on December 26 led to the arrest of two individuals on multiple drug-related charges, according to the Hart County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities said a deputy conducted a traffic stop at approximately 3:14 p.m. on a gold 2001 Ford Windstar van traveling on Elberton Highway […]

HART COUNTY, Ga. – A 25-year-old Hartwell man was arrested following an early morning stabbing incident in Hart County, according to the Hart County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were dispatched just before 5:00 a.m. on December 19, 2025, to Nealy Drive off Anderson Highway in reference to a reported stabbing. Upon arrival, deputies found an individual […]

HART COUNTY, Ga. – A man was found dead early Thursday morning following an ATV crash in Hart County, according to the Hart County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded just after midnight on December 19, 2025, to a report of a missing person in the area of Jud Cole Road. Family members told authorities the man […]

ROYSTON, Ga. — Royston firefighters assisted Hart County crews in a structure fire Saturday afternoon after receiving a call reporting possible trapped occupants while returning from participating in the Lavonia Christmas parade. According to a media release issued December 7, the City of Royston Fire Department was traveling south on Highway 17 around 4 p.m. […]

HART COUNTY, Ga. — A 27-year-old Toccoa man was arrested early Saturday morning after deputies say he attempted to evade a safety checkpoint and led officers on a high-speed chase exceeding 115 mph. According to the Hart County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred around 2:15 a.m. on December 6 at a checkpoint located at the […]