HARTWELL, Ga. — A suspect was taken into custody Thursday afternoon after a shooting at a mobile home park on Leard Street in Hartwell, according to the Hart County Sheriff’s Office. Shortly after 3:30 p.m. Oct. 9, deputies and investigators with the Hart County Sheriff’s Office responded to assist the Hartwell Police Department following a […]

HART COUNTY, Ga. – A Royston man was arrested after Hart County deputies reportedly found approximately 6.5 grams of suspected methamphetamine during a traffic stop. According to the Hart County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy conducted a traffic stop shortly after 3 p.m. Sept. 26 on Royston Highway at the Highway 17 Bypass. The stop involved […]

HART COUNTY, Ga. — A 37-year-old Winder man was arrested Sept. 15 after deputies say he attempted to force his way into a vehicle occupied by a woman in the Bakers Bridge Road area. According to the Hart County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the area shortly after 7:30 a.m. following a report of a […]

GEORGIA — Republican leaders and supporters from across Georgia are set to gather in Warner Robins this weekend for the Central Georgia Fish Fry 2026. The Houston, Peach and Bibb County Republican parties will present the event on Saturday, Aug. 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Roy H. “Sonny” Watson Health Pavilion, […]

HART COUNTY, Ga. — A body has been recovered from Lake Hartwell nearly two months after a drowning victim went missing, according to the Hart County Sheriff’s Office. Shortly after 9 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 15, Bruce’s Legacy Search and Rescue Team notified the sheriff’s office that crews had located the body of a deceased […]

HART COUNTY, Ga. — A search warrant executed at a Hart County residence led to two arrests and the seizure of methamphetamine and drug-related evidence, according to the Hart County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies and investigators with the Hart County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at a home on Oak Park Lane at approximately 10:27 […]

HART COUNTY, Ga. — A woman wanted on kidnapping-related warrants out of Maryland was arrested Monday night in Hart County after deputies conducted a felony traffic stop on Interstate 85, resulting in the safe recovery of two children. According to the Hart County Sheriff’s Office, deputies received a Be On the Lookout (BOLO) alert at […]

HART COUNTY, Ga. — Two North Georgia men are facing drug trafficking charges after a traffic stop in Hart County led to the discovery of nearly 40 grams of suspected crystal methamphetamine, according to the Hart County Sheriff’s Office. The arrests stem from a traffic stop conducted on July 1, when a Hart County deputy […]

HART COUNTY, Ga. — Authorities continued search efforts Sunday morning for a male victim believed to have drowned Saturday evening on Lake Hartwell near the Mega Ramp at the end of Ridge Road. According to the Hart County Sheriff’s Office, Hart County 911 received a call just before 6 p.m. on June 20 regarding a […]

GEORGIA – Georgia voters narrowed the field in the state’s open gubernatorial race Tuesday, setting up a high-profile general election contest to replace term-limited Gov. Brian Kemp. On the Republican side, businessman and healthcare executive Rick Jackson scored an upset victory over Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, winning the GOP nomination despite Jones receiving endorsements from […]

HART COUNTY, Ga. — A bear was killed after being struck by a vehicle on Reed Creek Highway in Hart County on Saturday afternoon, according to the Hart County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to the 3300 block of Reed Creek Highway just before 3 p.m. on June 13 following reports of a motor vehicle collision […]

HART COUNTY, Ga. — One person was critically injured and another was hospitalized following a three-vehicle crash on Anderson Highway (Highway 29) in Hart County on June 10. According to the Hart County Sheriff’s Office, deputies, along with Hart County EMS and the Hart County Fire Department, responded to the crash at approximately 2:21 p.m. […]

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 […]