PRESS RELEASE — February 12, 2025— Banks County Sheriff’s Office has arrested Jason Campbell, 34, in connection with the disappearance of his mother, Marie Campbell, who was reported missing on January 6, 2025. Campbell is charged with concealing the death of a person. “This meticulous investigation, which is being conducted by our investigators and forensic […]
Read More »Georgia State Senator arrested
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 […]
Read More »Banks County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Lula Domestic Related Shooting
PRESS RELEASE – On Sunday, November 10, 2024, the Banks County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call in the area of Moccasin Gap Rd in Lula. Deputies discovered a deceased female victim with a gunshot wound. After a preliminary investigation, it has been determined to be an isolated incident and there is no immediate threat […]
Read More »The presidential race in Georgia is called!
The race in Georgia has been called! Georgia has turned red! News outlets have called the race in Georgia as a tight race between former President Trump and Vice President Harris. Trump was able to flip the state after Biden previously won the state in 2020. Final numbers are still too early to know, but […]
Read More »Weather warnings as Hurricane Helene approaches
ATLANTA – As Hurricane Helene approaches Georgia, Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King is urging Georgians to take several precautions before the storm. “Hurricane Helene is expected to make landfall along the Gulf Coast as a major hurricane and continue into Georgia with devastating wind speeds,” said Commissioner King. “Because these damaging winds […]
Read More »School threats across Georgia
GEORGIA – In the aftermath of Wednesday’s horrific school shooting, multiple schools across Georgia are reporting threats of violence. Fannin County School System stated that they “wanted to make you aware there have been multiple threats made to schools throughout the state of Georgia over the past 48 hours.” The shooting that took place at […]
Read More »Paulding Deputy Killed in Ambush While Responding to Domestic Dispute
PAULDING COUNTY, Ga. – Sheriff Gary Gulledge, the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office, and the Paulding County community mourn the loss of one of their Deputies. On Saturday, August 17, 2024, at approximately 6:13 PM, Deputy Brandon Cunningham was gunned down as he responded to a domestic dispute. A male suspect ambushed Deputy Cunningham and his […]
Read More »Human remains found in Banks County
PRESS RELEASE – On Friday afternoon, August 9, 2024, the Banks County Sheriff’s Office discovered suspected human remains in a wooded area near Harden Bridge Road. The remains were found during a search for Charles “Eddie” Ramsey, a man reported missing by his family. Ramsey was last seen walking towards his home on Harden Bridge […]
Read More »GBI Investigates Officer Involved Shooting in Banks County
BANKS COUNTY, Ga. – At the request of the Banks County Sheriff’s Office, GBI agents are investigating an officer involved shooting in Alto, Banks County, Georgia. Two people died in the incident. No deputies were injured in the incident. Preliminary information indicates at about 9:30 a.m., Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office deputies were at a home […]
Read More »Georgia GOP Passes Resolution Demanding Action on 2020 Fulton County Election Irregularities, Reprimands SEB
PRESS RELEASE – At the Georgia Republican Party State Committee meeting preceding the state convention held on May 18th, a resolution introduced by Sam Carnline, co-founder of GeorgiansForTruth.org and Georgia GOP State Committeeman, was passed unanimously by the committee members. The resolution expresses grave concerns over irregularities in the 2020 presidential election in Fulton County that […]
Read More »Suspect arrested after burglary 5 years ago
PRESS RELEASE – On Thursday, April 18, 2024, Banks County Sheriff’s Office arrested Ray Bernard Collins Jr., 57, of Commerce in connection with the 2019 burglary of a Banks County business after a thorough forensic investigation. On October 4, 2019, Banks County Deputies responded to a burglary alarm at the Four Way Stop convenience store. […]
Read More »Man dies after being hit by a vehicle
BANKS COUNTY, Ga. – Early in the morning on Friday, Jan. 5, a man was struck by a vehicle as he was attempting to direct traffic around a wrecked car. Apparently, the victim was a passenger in the wrecked vehicle that ended up in a ditch. As efforts were underway to retrieve the car from […]
Read More »Banks County Sheriff’s Office Bloodhound Team Helps Locate 4 Suspects and Evidence in Only 15 Minutes
PRESS RELEASE – Corporal Josh Pressley and K9 Becka responded to a request to assist in locating 5 suspects who fled on foot after a stolen vehicle pursuit. Cpl. Pressley used 4 separate Scent Kits at the scene to obtain scent articles from the vehicle. The suspects were last spotted running into an overgrown field adjacent […]
Read More »Traffic Alert – Bulls out on roadway
BANKS COUNTY, Ga. – If you are traveling in or through Banks County this morning, use caution. The Banks County Sheriff’s Office issued a traffic alert around the 2100 block of Hwy. 98. Two Bulls are out near the roadway. Deputies are currently on the scene and trying to locate the owner. Please slow down […]
Read More »GBI Arrests Former Banks County Sheriff’s Office Detention Officer for Violation of Oath by Public Officer
PRESS RELEASE – The GBI has arrested and charged Sammy Reece, age 67, a former Detention Officer with the Banks County Sheriff’s Office, with three felony counts of Items prohibited for possession by inmates; Warden’s Authorization and one felony count of Violation of Oath by Public Officer. On September 27, 2023, the Banks County Sheriff’s Office asked the GBI to investigate the […]
Read More »House Republicans have now been Speaker-less for 20 days
PRESS RELEASE – The following is a statement issued by Representative Andrew Clyde: In case you missed last week’s turn of events in the ongoing Speaker race, here’s a quick recap. As you likely know, I proudly endorsed House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) for Speaker of the House on October 6th. One week later, […]
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