HARALSON COUNTY, Ga. — A week-long investigation into the disappearance of a Haralson County man has resulted in murder charges against a suspect and the discovery of human remains believed to be those of the missing victim. According to the Haralson County Sheriff’s Office, the investigation began on Friday, May 22, when Sheriff Stacy Williams […]

HARALSON COUNTY, Ga. — A Haralson County woman faces multiple felony charges following a theft investigation that led to the discovery of suspected methamphetamine and a firearm during a traffic stop, according to authorities. The investigation began Monday, May 11, when Deputy Robert Vaughn responded to a report of a theft that had already occurred. […]

HARALSON COUNTY, Ga. — A traffic stop in Haralson County earlier this month led to the discovery of suspected methamphetamine and the arrest of a driver, according to authorities. The incident happened Monday, May 11, when Deputy Dusty Smith observed a gray Kia traveling south on Old Highway 100 with a partially obscured license plate, […]

HARALSON COUNTY, Ga. — A routine traffic stop in Haralson County led to the arrest of a local man on multiple felony charges, according to authorities. The incident occurred April 23, when Cpl. Alexander Zeno with the Haralson County Sheriff’s Office initiated a stop after observing a vehicle with a tag violation. During the stop, […]

HARALSON COUNTY, Ga. – A man is facing multiple felony charges following a reported road rage incident that escalated to gunfire, according to authorities. Cpl. Jamie Johnson responded to the incident after it had already occurred and began gathering information from witnesses. Investigators say the suspect, identified as Brent Besosa, allegedly accelerated behind another vehicle […]

HARALSON COUNTY, Ga. – A Haralson County, Georgia man is facing felony charges following an investigation into alleged fraudulent use of a customer’s bank account information, according to local authorities. Investigators say Dusten Rutledge was hired in May 2025 to complete a window installation job and was paid $1,750 by check. Months later, on March […]

HARALSON COUNTY, Ga. – A traffic stop conducted by a deputy with the Haralson County Crimes Suppression Unit resulted in the seizure of a large quantity of suspected methamphetamine and the arrest of a Douglasville man, authorities said. According to officials, Sgt. Sam Swanger was on concentrated patrol on Thursday, March 19, 2026, when he […]

GEORGIA – Conservative Senator Steve Gooch is stepping up where others are content to grandstand, delivering real action to shield Georgians from the rising tide of lawlessness pushed by the far left. In the wake of media-fueled hysteria that has seen protesters storm churches mid-service to harass worshippers, Gooch didn’t hesitate. He introduced SB 591, […]

GEORGIA – February 17 – As State Senator for Georgia’s 51st District and the Republican frontrunner for Lieutenant Governor, I am committed to putting Georgia families first and aligning our state with President Trump’s America First agenda. Last week, I introduced Senate Bill 465, a targeted measure to hold businesses accountable and discourage the hiring […]

HARALSON COUNTY, Ga. – A man has been arrested following an investigation into suspected child sexual abuse material discovered on a cell phone, according to the Gordon County Sheriff’s Office. Deputy Seth Entrekin responded to a local hospital emergency department on Feb. 6, 2026, after receiving a report regarding possible child sexual abuse material. Upon […]

PRESS RELEASE – On February 12, 2026, deputies responded to a residence in reference to a shooting that had already occurred. Upon arrival, Deputy Seth Entrekin and Sgt. Jarrett Chandler, with the Crime Suppression Unit, began rendering aid to 19-year-old Elijah Brackett, who had a self-inflicted gunshot wound to his abdomen. Emergency Medical Services also […]

HARALSON COUNTY, Ga. – A traffic stop earlier this month resulted in the arrest of a wanted suspect and multiple charges against a driver, according to law enforcement officials. Authorities said the incident occurred Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, when a sergeant with the Crime Suppression Unit observed a vehicle committing three traffic violations and initiated […]

HARALSON COUNTY, Ga. – On Thursday, January, 29, 2026, in the Superior Court of Haralson County, Stephen Scott Knight pled guilty to eight counts of Sexual Exploitation of Child (Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material) and was sentenced to 40 years to serve 20 in prison. During the hearing, Chief Assistant District Attorney Robert Peterkin, […]

It’s no secret that the Iranian government is America’s enemy. They hate our freedom and our Christian values, they persecute anyone who questions them, and they sponsor terror around the globe. When I found out that the daughter of a senior Iranian official who threatened our troops and President Trump was employed at Emory, I […]

HARALSON COUNTY, Ga. – A Haralson County man is in custody following a multi-agency investigation into a string of mail and package thefts reported across the eastern portion of the county. According to the Haralson County Sheriff’s Office, reports began earlier this week of mailboxes being opened and mail and packages stolen from residences stretching […]

HARALSON COUNTY, Ga. – A routine traffic stop conducted on January 9, 2026, resulted in the arrest of one man on felony drug charges and the detention of a second individual wanted in another county, according to law enforcement officials. Deputy Dustin Smith initiated the stop after observing a vehicle traveling without a license plate. […]