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Former Valley Head High School Volleyball Coach Arrested on Child Pornography and Illegal Surveillance Charges

Wednesday, July 2

A former employee of the DeKalb County School System has been arrested in Chattooga County on multiple felony charges involving child pornography and illegal surveillance. Michael Lance Brown, who reportedly worked as a volleyball coach at Valley Head High School, was taken into custody on... Read More.

DeKalb County Man Arrested Following Assault and Police Pursuit

Wednesday, July 2

A DeKalb County man is facing multiple charges after allegedly assaulting a woman, resulting in serious injuries that required hospitalization. On Monday, June 30, 2025, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence near the Powell community. Upon arrival, deputies encountered an ambulance transporting... Read More.

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Three Strikes and You’re Out: Catoosa County Case Marks Launch of New Probation Policy

Wednesday, July 2

July 2nd, 2025 – CATOOSA COUNTY, GEORGIA – July 1, 2025 – District Attorney Clayton M. Fuller announced today that Brandon Edward Jackson will serve the remainder of his original sentence in prison following repeated violations of probation, marking a good example of the application of... Read More.

Dade County Thanks Partner Agencies After Massive Animal Hoarding Rescue

Wednesday, July 2

TRENTON, GA — Dade County officials are expressing deep gratitude to the many agencies and volunteers who came together Tuesday, July 1, in response to one of the county’s most severe animal hoarding cases in recent history. More than 260 animals were rescued from... Read More.

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100+ dogs seized in Trenton breeder bust

Tuesday, July 1

By: Vince Lennon Trenton, GA - The dog days of summer took a disgusting turn towards neglect and cruelty Monday in Dade County, with the latest bust of a suspected backyard breeder where more than 100 dogs were seized. Dade County Public Information Officer Carey Anderson... Read More.

Motor Carrier Compliance Division Renamed to Commercial Vehicle Enforcement

Tuesday, July 1

ATLANTA, GA – Effective July 1, the Georgia Department of Public Safety’s Motor Carrier Compliance Division (MCCD) will officially operate under a new name: Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (CVE). The name change reflects the division’s ongoing commitment to ensuring the safety, compliance, and enforcement of commercial... Read More.

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New Tutors Join “Time with Teachers” Program to Support Local Students

Tuesday, July 1

Dade and Walker County students struggling in school will have more support this summer, thanks to the expansion of the Time with Teachers tutoring program. Funded by the Frank P. Pierce Foundation, the program recently welcomed several new tutors—certified and retired teachers—who will offer... Read More.

GNTC to Host Open House Events at All Six Campuses on July 10

Tuesday, July 1

Northwest Georgia — July 1, 2025 — Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) will open its doors to prospective students and the community during an all-day Open House event at each of its six campuses on Thursday, July 10, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The... Read More.

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Dade County Inmate Work Program Removes Hundreds of Pounds of Trash from Roadsides

Tuesday, July 1

Dade County, GA — Over the past several weeks, Dade County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) Jail Officers have utilized inmate workers to tackle litter along right-of-ways across the county—collecting hundreds of pounds of garbage in the process. This community service initiative has focused on improving the... Read More.

22 Arrested in DeKalb County Law Enforcement Saturation Operation

Sunday, June 29

A coordinated law enforcement effort across DeKalb County led to 22 arrests on Thursday, June 26, according to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office. The operation, referred to as a “saturation,” involved deputies from multiple units, including the Sheriff’s Reserves, Jail Transport Division, and the Narcotics... Read More.

Former Valley Head High School Volleyball Coach Arrested on Child Pornography and Illegal Surveillance Charges

DeKalb County Man Arrested Following Assault and Police Pursuit

Three Strikes and You’re Out: Catoosa County Case Marks Launch of New Probation Policy

Dade County Thanks Partner Agencies After Massive Animal Hoarding Rescue

100+ dogs seized in Trenton breeder bust

Motor Carrier Compliance Division Renamed to Commercial Vehicle Enforcement

New Tutors Join “Time with Teachers” Program to Support Local Students

GNTC to Host Open House Events at All Six Campuses on July 10

Dade County Inmate Work Program Removes Hundreds of Pounds of Trash from Roadsides

22 Arrested in DeKalb County Law Enforcement Saturation Operation

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