WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. — A Chatsworth man was arrested following an undercover operation conducted by the Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit targeting individuals seeking to exploit children. According to the Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office, detectives concluded the operation on July 16, resulting in the arrest of Shawn Ridner. Investigators allege Ridner attempted to […]

WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. – On July 7th, 2026, Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Detectives concluded an undercover operation that resulted in the arrest of Jerry Bramblett. Detectives provided evidence that Jerry threw containers out of the vehicle he was operating as they attempted to make contact with him. Detectives discovered that the containers had 1,550 […]

WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. — More than one kilogram of suspected methamphetamine was seized during a recent drug investigation in Whitfield County, resulting in the arrest of one woman on multiple felony charges. According to the Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office, deputies recovered approximately 1,057 grams of suspected methamphetamine during the investigation, along with $1,161 in cash. […]

WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. – A Dalton man has been arrested following an investigation into reports of multiple dogs being kept in small cages outside a Walmart on Shugart Road, according to the Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office. The investigation began after a post on the “What’s Going on Dalton” Facebook page was shared and commented on […]

GEORGIA – Georgia voters narrowed the field in the state’s open gubernatorial race Tuesday, setting up a high-profile general election contest to replace term-limited Gov. Brian Kemp. On the Republican side, businessman and healthcare executive Rick Jackson scored an upset victory over Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, winning the GOP nomination despite Jones receiving endorsements from […]

WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. — A vehicle pursuit that began in Whitfield County ended in a crash in Eton after a driver fled from an attempted traffic stop Monday, according to authorities. In a news release issued May 18, the Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office said deputies assisted the Varnell Police Department after a driver fled from […]

WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has arrested a former Calhoun Police Department officer and two Chatsworth residents in connection with a shooting investigation in Whitfield County. According to the GBI, Jorge Alejandro Gonzalez, 44, of Chatsworth, Jose Neo Rodriguez, 28, of Chatsworth, and Adrianna Gonzalez, 27, of Chatsworth, were arrested following […]

COHUTTA, Ga. — The town of Cohutta is facing growing controversy after Mayor Ron Shinnick dissolved the Cohutta Police Department and terminated all department employees amid an ongoing dispute involving town leadership and former staff members. According to multiple reports, the shutdown affected the town’s entire police force, including Police Chief Greg Fowler and several […]

WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. – A woman has been arrested following a domestic-related shooting in Whitfield County that left a man seriously injured, according to authorities. The Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office reported deputies were dispatched to Boyd Road, off Beaverdale Road, at approximately 8:50 p.m. on April 15, 2026, after receiving a 911 call from the […]

WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. – Dalton Police Department has arrested a 21-year-old man accused of performing lewd acts in his vehicle while allegedly targeting women jogging in the area. Authorities identified the suspect as Nathaniel Willingham, of Summerville. He faces four counts of lewd acts and one count of stalking. According to police, the investigation began […]

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, […]

WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. — A driver is in custody after fleeing a traffic stop initiated by deputies in Whitfield County, according to a news release from the Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies attempted to stop the vehicle on Interstate 75 near mile marker 332 after discovering the car was displaying a stolen license plate assigned […]

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 […]

DALTON, Ga. — Deputies with the Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office arrested suspects connected to an alleged multi-state shoplifting ring following an investigation at a Dalton Walmart earlier this month. According to the Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office, the arrest occurred Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, after deputies received information from Walmart loss prevention staff regarding a suspected […]

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 […]

PRESS RELEASE – The Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying an individual sought for questioning in connection with an ongoing fraud and theft investigation. According to the sheriff’s office, investigators are attempting to gather additional information related to the case and believe the public may be able to help […]