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North Carolina man arrested in Texas linked to Oglethorpe County murder

North Carolina man arrested in Texas linked to Oglethorpe County murder

Michael Thomas Dusch, 29, was arrested in Denton, Texas, and linked to the murder of David J. Stewart in Oglethorpe County, Georgia.

March 12, 2025 8:50am EDT
Oglethorpe County jailer arrested for misconduct with female inmate

Oglethorpe County jailer arrested for misconduct with female inmate

A former jailer with the Oglethorpe County Sheriff’s Office has been arrested and charged following an investigation into alleged misconduct.

October 10, 2024 8:35am EDT
Georgia man pleads guilty to drug trafficking, faces life in prison

Georgia man pleads guilty to drug trafficking, faces life in prison

A Georgia man pleaded guilty to armed drug trafficking in federal court on Monday.

July 22, 2024 4:42pm EDT
Over 111 pounds of meth seized during Oglethorpe County traffic stop, sheriff says

Over 111 pounds of meth seized during Oglethorpe County traffic stop, sheriff says

It's the largest bust of hard drugs in the Georgia county's history.

February 19, 2024 8:04am EST
Several charged after massive fentanyl bust in Oglethorpe County

Several charged after massive fentanyl bust in Oglethorpe County

The Georgia sheriff said they saw a "steep drop-off" in overdoses and deaths after a massive drug bust in the county.

February 13, 2024 7:48am EST
'Aggressive bobcat' attacks 3-year-old, teen in Oglethorpe County

'Aggressive bobcat' attacks 3-year-old, teen in Oglethorpe County

Residents in Oglethorpe County should be on the lookout for an “aggressive bobcat."

October 9, 2023 11:56pm EDT
Man wanted for ambushing woman in front of her home

Man wanted for ambushing woman in front of her home

Investigators released a sketch on Friday in hopes someone will recognize the man.

August 26, 2022 8:12pm EDT
Holding your nose when your hands are tied; Local pols complain about stinky state rules

Holding your nose when your hands are tied; Local pols complain about stinky state rules

County commission chairmen across north Georgia are speaking with one voice about a state-approved practice they say is harming their communities.

August 9, 2022 11:05pm EDT
A growing stink: How a controversial farming practice led to 1,700 dead fish

A growing stink: How a controversial farming practice led to 1,700 dead fish

Hundreds of dead fish turned up in a river near a north Georgia dairy farm that was using a controversial product for growing crops.

August 8, 2022 11:23pm EDT
Oglethorpe County Schools shut down after rise in absences

Oglethorpe County Schools shut down after rise in absences

Oglethorpe County Schools have extended its distance learning days around Labor Day after over 10% of the county's students were absent from school in a single day.

September 2, 2021 6:56am EDT
Georgia state trooper helps Oglethorpe County man cut grass after fall

Georgia state trooper helps Oglethorpe County man cut grass after fall

A Georgia State Patrol trooper helped a fallen man finish the chore of mowing his lawn while medical personnel checked on him.

May 18, 2021 3:06pm EDT
Survey indicates tornadoes in Walton, Oglethorpe counties on Monday

Survey indicates tornadoes in Walton, Oglethorpe counties on Monday

National Weather Service confirmed two EF-0 tornados touched down in Oglethorpe and Walton counties on Monday. 

May 5, 2021 5:56pm EDT
GBI: Former Georgia deputy arrested for shots fired during traffic stop

GBI: Former Georgia deputy arrested for shots fired during traffic stop

The GBI says the former Oglethorpe County deputy hit a speeding suspect's car during a traffic stop and fired shots when the driver tried to get away.

April 16, 2021 6:32am EDT
Officials: Injured bald eagle died from lead poisoning

Officials: Injured bald eagle died from lead poisoning

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources says a bald eagle that was found injured had died of lead poisoning.

February 5, 2021 12:48pm EST
Authorities investigating after bald eagle shot and killed

Authorities investigating after bald eagle shot and killed

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is investigating after a bald eagle was shot and killed. 

February 2, 2021 10:40pm EST
Georgia elementary students assigned to imagine themselves as slaves

Georgia elementary students assigned to imagine themselves as slaves

Oglethorpe County elementary school students were asked to write journal entries as if they were runaway slaves.

September 4, 2020 5:24pm EDT
Georgia man killed after falling out of boat while fishing

Georgia man killed after falling out of boat while fishing

The Oglethorpe County Sheriff's Office said that they hope you keep the man's family in your thoughts and prayers.

February 22, 2020 6:38pm EST
Deputies: Father, son found dead in Oglethorpe County house

Deputies: Father, son found dead in Oglethorpe County house

Officials have ruled the case a suicide and accidental death.

February 19, 2020 4:10pm EST
2 bodies found in Oglethorpe County home

2 bodies found in Oglethorpe County home

Deputies say the deaths of the adults "do not appear to be natural."

February 17, 2020 10:36am EST
Sheriff: Georgia booster club treasurer steals over $120K in club funds

Sheriff: Georgia booster club treasurer steals over $120K in club funds

Deputies say the booster club's treasurer spent thousands of the club's money on loans, car payments, spa days, and more.

November 6, 2019 10:40am EST

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