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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

BANKS COUNTY, Ga. – The Banks County Sheriff’s Office is asking for assistance in identifying the following individual for questioning in reference to a recent case. The individual has driven a White/Gold Ford Explorer. No tag was displayed on the vehicle, but other identifiable features include a rust spot on the passenger side roof. Please […]

PRESS RELEASE – The Banks County Sheriff’s Office K9 unit has been hard at work to protect the citizens of Banks County. Last night, K9 Supervisor Corporal Burnette and K9 Bruce recovered a substantial amount of suspected methamphetamine and marijuana from multiple traffic stops. During the multi-agency search for a criminal suspect on Tuesday, Deputy […]

PRESS RELEASE – Banks County Sheriff’s Deputy Josh Pressley and K9 Becka responded to a call to assist Franklin County in locating a female suspect who had fled the passenger seat of a vehicle that was involved in a chase. After arriving on the scene, Dep. Pressley collected a scent article from clothes that the suspect […]

PRESS RELEASE – Following a several months-long drug investigation into a fentanyl distribution organization operating in Jackson and Banks Counties, five people were charged with multiple felony drug offenses. June 29, 2023 arrests: William “Faye” Lomack, age 48, of Maysville, GA – charged with Trafficking Fentanyl, Possession with Intent to Distribute Fentanyl, Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, and Possession of a Firearm During the […]

BANKS COUNTY, Ga. – On Friday, June 30, 2023, Banks County Sheriff’s Office responded to a domestic violence call. After arriving on the scene, Banks County deputies confirmed the absence of any threat or danger. An individual on scene displayed signs of an overdose, prompting Banks County Sheriff’s Office deputies to administer two doses of […]

BANKS COUNTY, Ga. – Captain Richie Alford is being referred to as ‘a true hero’ in the wake of his passing after he rescued two distressed swimmers who were caught in a rip current in Panama Beach, Fl. Captain Richie Alford, Ret., served as a fireman for the Banks County Fire Department (BCFD). He tragically passed […]

BANKS COUNTY, Ga. – After a preliminary investigation, a Commerce man was taken into custody on June 08, 2023, at approximately 4:30pm. Initially, Banks County deputies conducted the traffic stop on Highway 59 in order to serve felony aggravated child molestation warrants. However, Prior to the stop, deputies received information the suspect was possibly armed. […]

PRESS RELEASE – On Sunday, April 30, 2023, Steven Kyle Caudell, age 34, of Banks County, Georgia, was arrested on 9 counts of Sexual Exploitation of Children after an investigation conducted by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Child Exploitation and Computer Crimes (CEACC) Unit. The investigation began after receiving a CyberTip from the National Center […]

BANKS COUNTY, Ga. – A 9-year-old boy in Banks County is recovering from a bobcat attack he endured over the weekend. Easton Burchett had to be rushed to the hospital where he received 14 stitches and rabies shots after his surprise encounter with a bobcat in Banks County. According to media reports, 9-year-old Easton Burchett […]

BANKS COUNTY, Ga. – An investigation into Banks County Elementary School Principal Dr. Dana Simmons and PE teacher Dylan Charles found that the two had a sexual relationship on school property, leading to their dismissal. Simmons initially sparked concern after alleging that Charles may have access to Board of Education information that he should not […]