Author: Chad Dorsett

By Stephens County Sheriff’s Office – Georgia This past Saturday, March 7, 2026, Stephens County Sheriff’s Office’s Sgt. Kiser and his family had the honor of representing K-9 Champ at the 18th Annual We Ride to Provide (WRTP) International K-9 Memorial in Porterdale, Ga. K-9 Champ ended his watch with the SCSO on October 19, 2025, after a sudden and […]

By Corporal Jimmy Watt, Public Information Officer for the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office in South Carolina A Seneca man remains in jail today after a weekend arrest on a charge of Kidnapping as a result of a domestic disturbance investigation.  21-year-old Sergio Edward Mast, who has listed addresses of Gloria Lane and Snow Creek Church Road, was booked into the […]

The Rabun County Sheriff’s Office reports that 45-year-old Richard Jason Crump, an inmate incarcerated at the Rabun County Detention Center, is charged with Escape following an incident that occurred Monday morning, March 9, 2026. Investigation revealed that at approximately 8:09 a.m., Crump, who was assigned to a work detail, used a tool shed as concealment to climb over the back […]

By Cheri Pritchard, Media Operations Chief for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Richard B. Russell Dam and Lake Project, in coordination with the Lake Russell Hustle organizers, will close the Russell Dam Overlook Road for 24 hours beginning at 2 p.m. March 13, 2026, for the 5K race taking place March […]

By Montrae Waiters, Spokesperson for AAA in GA Another week brings another increase at the pump, as Georgia drivers continue to see gas prices edge higher. The state average has now risen to $3.22 a gallon, up from last week, and some day‑to‑day price fluctuations are still likely. “As tensions in the Middle East continue to limit oil flow, gas […]

By the Georgia Department of Revenue The State of Georgia’s net tax collections in the month of February totaled $2.12 billion, for a decrease of $2.4 million, or 0.1%, compared to February 2025, when net tax collections approached $2.13 billion for the month.  Year-to-date, net tax revenue collections through eight months totaled roughly $21.88 billion, for an increase of 343.2 […]

By the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency  The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS), in partnership with the National Weather Service (NWS), will recognize March 9–13 as Flood Safety Preparedness Week. This initiative encourages all Georgia residents and visitors to educate themselves on how to prepare for potential flooding in advance.  “Flooding is one of the […]

By the FBI National Press Office The Federal Bureau of Investigation announces the release of two new resources designed to help health care organizations identify, assess, and prevent targeted violence. Developed through an ongoing collaboration between the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit and the American Hospital Association (AHA), the resources provide practical guidance for strengthening violence prevention efforts in health care […]