BANKS COUNTY, Ga. – The precincts for Banks County are reporting 100% in. For Mayor – Baldwin, Alice Venter won the seat over her opponent, Douglas S. Faust. For Council Member – Post 4 – Baldwin, Joe Elam won with over 70% of the vote. Cliff Hill was voted for mayor of Homer over his […]
Read More »Election Day – Get out and Vote!
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!
Read More »Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Domestic-Related Homicide
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – Forsyth County deputies are investigating a deadly domestic incident that claimed the life of an off-duty law enforcement officer and left a teenager injured Saturday night in the Villages at Shakerag subdivision. The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office said the incident began around 7:49 p.m. on September 27, when a juvenile appeared […]
Read More »Ditch Witch For Sale!
Ditch Witch 5110 Trencher for Sale – $15,500 (Maysville, GA) Ready to work! This well-maintained Ditch Witch 5110 (approx 2003) has less than 800 hours and is in excellent running condition! . ✅ No leaks ✅ Several cylinders repacked + new hoses ✅ New brake master cylinder & battery ✅ Fresh paint job ✅ Recently serviced by a certified mechanic […]
Read More »Body of Missing Banks County Man Found in North Carolina
HAYWOOD COUNTY, N.C. — Authorities in North Carolina say they have discovered a body believed to be that of a missing man from Banks County, Georgia, bringing a tragic end to a search that spanned more than two weeks. The body, thought to be 26-year-old Conner Budd, was found Tuesday afternoon in the Newfound area […]
Read More »Officials Warn Homeowners to Stay Alert for Scams During Peak Disaster Season
GEORGIA – August to October marks the height of natural disaster season in the United States, and with it comes a warning from consumer protection groups: be on the lookout for scammers posing as contractors offering too-good-to-be-true repair services. According to recent advisories, fraudulent contractors often descend on communities impacted by hurricanes, floods, and other […]
Read More »Safety Protocol Triggered as Unidentified Individuals Walked School Grounds
PRESS RELEASE – The Banks County Sheriff’s Office released a statement this morning, Aug. 20, regarding the safety protocol that was observed today. “This morning an alert was activated at the Banks County Primary School due to two individuals being observed walking on the grounds of school property. This alert is activated as part of […]
Read More »Banks County Schools Dedicates Leopard Stadium and Turf Field
PRESS RELEASE -On Friday, August 15, Banks County Schools held a special dedication ceremony at Leopard Stadium to honor two families whose impact on our schools and community will be remembered for years to come. Leopard Stadium was dedicated to the late Bobby Morris, who faithfully served Banks County Schools for 21 years as a […]
Read More »Murder Suspect Apprehended After Pursuit
BANKS COUNTY, Ga. – On Monday, April 28, 2025, the Banks County Sheriff’s Office received a BOLO for a murder suspect out of Columbus, Georgia. A BCSO deputy observed the vehicle traveling southbound on Interstate 85 in between the 154 and 149 mile markers and attempted a traffic stop. The driver, identified as Luke Mercardante, […]
Read More »Arrest made in connection with missing person case
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 […]
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