• Georgia Governor’s Race Set for November After GOP Primary Upset

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    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 […]

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  • Man Arrested on Lake Lanier After Allegedly Biting DNR Officer

    FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A man was arrested on Lake Lanier Sunday evening after allegedly biting a Georgia Department of Natural Resources officer during an encounter near Mary Alice Park and Baldridge Marina. According to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, game wardens were patrolling the area around 5:30 p.m. when they observed a personal […]

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  • Suspect Charged Following South Forsyth Shooting Investigation

    FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A man is in custody after investigators say he shot his roommate during an incident in South Forsyth County on Tuesday night. According to the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a 911 call shortly before 8 p.m. on May 6 at a residence on Shiloh Road. When deputies arrived, […]

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  • Woman’s Body Found in Wooded Area Near Bald Ridge

    CUMMING, Ga. — Authorities are investigating after a woman’s body was discovered in a grassy area behind several businesses and a nearby neighborhood in Cumming. According to police, officers located the body in a wooded area near Bald Ridge Road and Pirkle Ferry Road. Investigators from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation were called to assist […]

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  • Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Trafficking Arrests in Forsyth County

    FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – A traffic stop early March 4 led to the arrest of two people after authorities say a large quantity of illegal drugs was discovered in their vehicle. According to the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office, members of the Lanier Regional Drug Task Force were on patrol shortly after midnight when they observed […]

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  • Gooch Introduces SB 465 to Align State with Donald Trump’s America First Agenda and Crack Down on Illegal Hiring

    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 […]

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  • Body Found Inside a Submerged Car at Lake Lanier

    FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – A body has been discovered inside a vehicle recovered from Lake Lanier this afternoon. Emergency crews responded to the scene near a boat ramp at Tidwell Park in Forsyth County, where the vehicle was pulled from the water. First responders have remained at the scene as of early this afternoon. Officials […]

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  • Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office Receives $277,598 to Expand Crisis Intervention Response Team

    FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office announced it has received $277,598 in discretionary federal funding to expand its Crisis Intervention Response Team (CIRT), a program focused on responding to mental health-related calls for service. According to the sheriff’s office, the funding will enhance CIRT’s ability to respond effectively to individuals experiencing mental […]

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