PRESS RELEASE – The Murray County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division, after an extended investigation, arrested Eric Hefner of Dalton, GA and Jonathan Powell of Knoxville, TN for drug-related activity. This investigation led to the seizure of approximately 35 grams of methamphetamine, 6 lbs of marijuana, 86 grams of psilocybin, a firearm, and $5,238 cash. Eric […]
Read More »Man arrested in Murray County for possession of Methamphetamine
PRESS RELEASE – Narcotics investigators and Patrol units in Murray County, Georgia, conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle as part of an ongoing surveillance operation in an area of Murray County that had received several citizen complaints for illegal drug activity. The driver of the vehicle, Timothy Hagan of Chatsworth, was arrested for possessing […]
Read More »Murray County School Bus Driver Arrested for Grooming of a Minor for a Sexual Offense
PRESS RELEASE – On April 23rd, 2025, a complaint was brought to the School Resource Officers attention regarding unprofessional conduct of a Murray County School Bus Driver after the morning route was completed. The initial report was processed and the assistance of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Region One was requested. The school bus driver […]
Read More »GBI Arrests Chatsworth Husband and Wife in 24-Year-Old Bartow County Cold Case Murder Investigation
PRESS RELEASE – On Friday, April 11, 2025, the GBI, the Bartow County Detective Unit, the Bartow DTF/SWAT Unit, and the Murray County Sheriff’s Office arrested and charged Gary Fowler, age 74, of Chatsworth, GA, and his wife Mary Fowler, age 73, of Chatsworth, GA, with murder in connection to the death of Travis Silvers. […]
Read More »Drug Arrest Involving Three Individuals
PRESS RELEASE – Pursuant to recent narcotics investigations, The Murray County Sheriff’s Office has arrested three individuals from Murray County that were involved in drug trafficking. Kevin Langford of Chatworth was arrested following a narcotics investigation and the execution of a search warrant at his residence. He was found with approximately 5 ounces of Methamphetamine. […]
Read More »Vehicle chase ends with two arrested
PRESS RELEASE – On March 11, 2025, Deputies with the Murray County Sheriff’s Office were involved in a vehicle pursuit than ended in Varnell, Ga. Deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle believed to be operated by a wanted individual at the intersection of Hwy 76 and Hwy 225. The vehicle, a […]
Read More »Two Arrested in Murray County for Criminal Attempt to Commit Child Molestation
MURRAY COUNTY, Ga. -The Murray County Sheriff’s Office arrested Johnathan Eastridge and Jessica Thomas of 342 Deep Woods Dr in Chatsworth, Ga for Criminal Attempt to Commit Child Molestation, Sexual Exploitation of Minors, Possession of Methamphetamine, and Possession of Drug Related objects. On March 12, 2025, a detective with the Murray County Sheriff’s Office received […]
Read More »Georgia State Senator arrested
GEORGIA – FYN became aware of an arrest made this morning at the Georgia State Capitol thanks to a new program called The Georgia Hour with BKP on VoiceofRuralAmerica.com. Georgia State Senator Colton Moore was seen being shoved to the ground and arrested as he tried to defy a ban that would keep him from […]
Read More »The presidential race in Georgia is called!
The race in Georgia has been called! Georgia has turned red! News outlets have called the race in Georgia as a tight race between former President Trump and Vice President Harris. Trump was able to flip the state after Biden previously won the state in 2020. Final numbers are still too early to know, but […]
Read More »Weather warnings as Hurricane Helene approaches
ATLANTA – As Hurricane Helene approaches Georgia, Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King is urging Georgians to take several precautions before the storm. “Hurricane Helene is expected to make landfall along the Gulf Coast as a major hurricane and continue into Georgia with devastating wind speeds,” said Commissioner King. “Because these damaging winds […]
Read More »School threats across Georgia
GEORGIA – In the aftermath of Wednesday’s horrific school shooting, multiple schools across Georgia are reporting threats of violence. Fannin County School System stated that they “wanted to make you aware there have been multiple threats made to schools throughout the state of Georgia over the past 48 hours.” The shooting that took place at […]
Read More »GBI Arrests Calhoun Man in Deadly Shooting Investigation in Murray County
MURRAY COUNTY, Ga. – The GBI and the Murray County Sheriff’s office arrested and charged Anthony Wilkinson, age 25, of Calhoun, GA, with Aggravated Assault and Felony Murder on Sunday, August 25, 2024, for the shooting death of Jeffery Tyler Ray, age 18, of Rydal, GA. On August 25, 2024, the GBI was requested by […]
Read More »Paulding Deputy Killed in Ambush While Responding to Domestic Dispute
PAULDING COUNTY, Ga. – Sheriff Gary Gulledge, the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office, and the Paulding County community mourn the loss of one of their Deputies. On Saturday, August 17, 2024, at approximately 6:13 PM, Deputy Brandon Cunningham was gunned down as he responded to a domestic dispute. A male suspect ambushed Deputy Cunningham and his […]
Read More »Two arrested in Murray County drug bust
PRESS RELEASE – On June 5, 2024, a joint operation with Georgia State Probation, Dalton PD, the FBI Safe Streets Task Force, and the Murray County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit resulted in the arrests of Kenneth Swann of Chatsworth, Ga and Kenna Green of Taylorsville, Ga. Pursuant to the investigation, a search warrant was obtained […]
Read More »Georgia GOP Passes Resolution Demanding Action on 2020 Fulton County Election Irregularities, Reprimands SEB
PRESS RELEASE – At the Georgia Republican Party State Committee meeting preceding the state convention held on May 18th, a resolution introduced by Sam Carnline, co-founder of GeorgiansForTruth.org and Georgia GOP State Committeeman, was passed unanimously by the committee members. The resolution expresses grave concerns over irregularities in the 2020 presidential election in Fulton County that […]
Read More »Drugs seized from location in Murray County
PRESS RELEASE- Pursuant to an investigation by Narcotic Investigators with the Murray County Sheriff’s Office, a search warrant was executed on a residence at the address of 696 Peden Rd located in Murray County. Investigators seized approximately 11 ounces of methamphetamine, 83 grams of Xanax pills, 1 shotgun, and several drug related objects. (See photo […]
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