HARALSON COUNTY, Ga. – On Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at 6:51 AM, deputies were dispatched to a shooting already occurred where the victim was currently at Higgins General Hospital in Bremen, GA. Deputies contacted Investigator Bobby Mullenix who went to Tanner at Higgins and met with the victim, who had one gunshot to the top […]

HARALSON COUNTY, Ga. – An investigation, that began in 2021, into the smuggling of contraband and drugs into Haralson County Detention Center has finally concluded with two Detention Officers sentenced after pleading guilty. The investigation began in 2021 shortly after Sheriff Stacy Williams took office, according to a release from HCSO. “The investigation about the […]

HARALSON COUNTY, Ga. – The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office is actively working an animal cruelty investigation after animals were found at a Haralson County residence in a neglected state, with some of the animals found deceased. A complaint came to HCSO on Sunday, June 25, regarding the a concern for his neighbor’s animals. The complainant […]

GEORGIA – A severe thunderstorm, that traveled across north Georgia counties Sunday night, left extensive damage and thousands without power going into this week. Georgia Power stated that they are continuously working to restore power to their customers. “Our crews remain in the field working to address widespread damage from Sunday night’s storms, have already […]

PRESS RELEASE – On June 20, 2023, a little after 11:00 AM, missing person Austin Giles was located in Polk County Georgia by searchers. Austin was alright and spoke to rescuers, he was fed and then taken for medical treatment. On Friday, June 16, Austin walked away from his home at 1122 Rainey Lake Road in […]

PRESS RELEASE – The Haralson County Sheriff’s Office is still searching for an escaped work detail inmate. On June 10, 2023, an inmate worker walked off of a special detail in Tallapoosa, Georgia around 10:40 AM. The detail officer contacted Command Staff and a search began. Haralson County K-9 Team, Sgt. Kirkland and K-9 Tora […]

PRESS RELEASE – On May 26, 2023, a search warrant was obtained and served on a property on Daniel Road in hopes of locating the remains of Bobby Gerald “Skin” Daniel, who had been missing since early fall 1988. On May 10, 2023, Sheriff Stacy Williams was advised that there was a lead in a […]

PRESS RELEASE – On Monday, May 22, 2023, Sgt. McAdams observed a green Chevrolet Trailblazer with improper exhaust whose driver who had no seatbelt on. Sgt. McAdams attempted to conduct a traffic stop, but the vehicle sped up and Sgt. McAdams initiated a pursuit. During the chase, speeds exceeded 80 miles per hour, the driver […]

PRESS RELEASE – On Friday, May 5, 2023, Deputy Jon Henderson was on routine patrol when he observed a vehicle failing to maintain its lane on East Side Drive in Tallapoosa. Deputy Henderson initiated a traffic stop on the 2006 Pontiac. Deputy Henderson asked the driver of the vehicle if she had anything to drink […]

PRESS RELEASE – On May 3, 2023, at 3:00 AM, Deputies went to conduct extra patrol at the Haralson County Landfill on Landfill Road. Deputies located a person at the landfill who stated that he knew he was not supposed to be there and that he had already been trespassed. The male was placed under […]

PRESS RELEASE – Haralson County Sheriff’s Office issued the following press release regarding a stolen trailer. On Saturday, March 25, 2023, a property owner on Agan Road reported a theft of a 2004, 6×12 enclosed trailer full of tools and building materials. The homeowner advised the responding deputy that he had fired two workers that […]

PRESS RELEASE – On Thursday, March 2, 2023, at 6:08 PM, deputies were dispatched to a possible cardiac arrest of a child on Poseyville Road. Deputies and emergency personnel met with the child’s mother at Corinth Poseyville Road and Business 27 in Bremen to take over CPR. Emergency personnel were advised that the child had […]

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PRESS RELEASE – State Representative Jon Burns (R-Newington) was elected today as the 75th Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives. Speaker Burns was elected by acclamation without opposition. “I am honored to have the trust and confidence of my colleagues in the House to serve as their Speaker,” said Speaker Burns. “My vision for the […]

GEORGIA – Today, a week after Fulton County Superior Court overturned the Georgia six-week abortion ban, the Georgia Supreme Court has reinstated the ban. The Georgia Supreme Court effectively overturned the ruling made by Judge Robert McBurney when they put the lower court’s ruling on hold while the appeal is reviewed. When Judge McBurney ruled […]

GEORGIA – David Ralston, Speaker of the House for the Georgia House of Representatives, has passed away. The Georgia House of Representatives has put out the following statement following his passing: “Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge), 73rdSpeaker of the Georgia House of Representatives, passed away today following an extended illness. He was 68 years old. […]