Gilmer County Sheriff's Office - Ellijay, Georgia

TRAFFIC ALERT – June 8, 2026 | 4:10 A.M.

Emergency crews are currently working a motor vehicle accident involving a motorcycle on Highway 136 in the area of Shady Grove.

Motorists should expect delays and possible lane and/or road closures while crews work the scene. Please slow down, use caution, and consider an alternate route if possible. 🚔🚑🚒

🍩🇺🇸 𝗚𝗖𝗦𝗢 𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗪𝗥𝗔𝗣-𝗨𝗣 – 𝗝𝗨𝗡𝗘 𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 🇺🇸🍩

Well folks, we've officially made it to June.

After what felt like several consecutive months of rain, mud, soggy lawns, wet shoes, and everyone repeatedly asking, "When is it supposed to stop raining?" ... this week finally brought a little more sunshine and a little less rain.

Summer is no longer knocking at the door.

It's standing in the yard.

The pools are opening, grills are firing up, lawnmowers are working overtime, and air conditioners across Gilmer County have officially been called into active duty.

And speaking of important events...

🍩 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗗𝗢𝗡𝗨𝗧 𝗗𝗔𝗬
Let's address the elephant in the room.

Or rather, the donut in the patrol car.

Yes, it's National Donut Day.

Yes, law enforcement officers like donuts.

No, we're not helping the stereotype.

(Okay... maybe a little.)

Sheriff Nicholson made sure every division at GCSO was properly equipped to celebrate the occasion by providing donuts throughout the Sheriff's Office.

Not only did he provide them, he also led by example.

While enjoying a red, white, and blue sprinkled donut, the Sheriff was heard declaring:

"It'd be unpatriotic not to partake in such a momentous day by eating a red, white, & blue sprinkled donut!"

We have not independently verified the legality of that statement, but we weren't about to argue with the Sheriff while he was holding a donut.

We'd like to thank the Sheriff for his leadership during this historic occasion.

For years we've heard every donut joke imaginable:
"Found the cops."
"They can smell donuts from miles away."
"Now we know why they showed up."

Look.

We don't make the stereotypes.

We simply uphold traditions.

Several boxes of donuts later, morale increased dramatically, calories were consumed, and important donut-related business was conducted throughout the day.

☀️ 𝗛𝗘𝗟𝗟𝗢, 𝗦𝗨𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗥
This week finally gave us a break from what seemed like nonstop rain.

The sunshine returned, temperatures climbed, and everyone suddenly remembered they have grass that needs mowing.

The downside?

Humidity season has entered the chat.

Somewhere in Gilmer County, at least three people have already said:

"It's not the heat, it's the humidity."

As if that somehow makes the sweat any less real.

Stay hydrated, take breaks if you're working outdoors, and remember - summer in Georgia is not for the weak.

🎓 𝗖𝗟𝗘𝗔 𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗗𝗨𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡
One of the highlights of the week was celebrating the graduation of another Citizens' Law Enforcement Academy class!

We'll have a separate post with photos and more information coming soon, but we want to congratulate our newest graduates for successfully completing the program.

Over the course of several weeks, participants received a behind-the-scenes look at the Sheriff's Office, learning about patrol operations, investigations, detention operations, court services, communications, and many of the responsibilities that happen every day that most people never get to see.

They also now possess something many people on Facebook do not:

Actual information. 😏

⚠️ Side effects of graduating from CLEA may include:

• A greater appreciation for public safety personnel.
• Understanding why investigations take time.
• Realizing law enforcement is about 90% paperwork and 10% excitement.
• The sudden urge to explain how things actually work in Facebook comment sections.

🚨 NOW HERE'S THE IMPORTANT PART 🚨

We're considering offering ANOTHER Citizens' Law Enforcement Academy class later this year, but we need enough interest to make it happen.

If you've ever wanted to see what goes on behind the scenes at the Sheriff's Office, this is your opportunity.

⏰ The application deadline is June 30, 2026.

Don't wait until June 29th and then message us asking if there's still time. We know how some of y'all operate.

Applications can be downloaded here:

https://gilmersheriff.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Application-CitizensLawEnforcementAcademy.pdf

For more information, contact Lt. George Ellis at:
📧 [email protected]
📞 706-515-2654

Help us spread the word!

And remember...

⚠️ Warning: Completion of the Citizens' Law Enforcement Academy may result in an increased tendency to correct misinformation in Facebook comment sections.

🗳️ 𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗟𝗬 𝗩𝗢𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗕𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗡𝗦 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗬
A friendly reminder that early voting begins Monday, June 8, for the June 16, 2026 General Primary Runoff Election.

If you've spent the last several months talking politics, debating candidates, sharing opinions online, discussing issues with friends, or threatening to "vote everybody out," now is your chance to do something besides type in all caps on Facebook.

Please remember to be patient, be respectful, and thank the election workers who help make the process run smoothly.

Most importantly...

Go vote.

💔 𝗦𝗖𝗔𝗠 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞
One Gilmer County resident reported being contacted by a woman through Facebook Messenger earlier this year.

Everything seemed normal.

Which should have been the first clue.

Soon she had a flat tire.

Then she was involved in a car accident.

Then she had a broken leg.

Then another emergency.

Then another request for money.

By the end of the story, we were halfway expecting her to be stranded on a deserted island while recovering from shark-related injuries.

Instead, it was simply another scam.

Over time, approximately $700 was sent before the victim became suspicious.

Things became even more suspicious when messages started arriving from someone claiming to be a law enforcement official demanding payment to avoid jail.

Let's make this crystal clear:

🚩 Real law enforcement officers do not collect fines through messaging apps.
🚩 Real law enforcement officers do not negotiate criminal charges through text messages.
🚩 Real law enforcement officers do not threaten you through Signal, Facebook Messenger, or similar apps.

If the person you've never met always needs money, has constant emergencies, and somehow survives more disasters than a soap opera character...

It's probably a scam.

📦 𝗗𝗘𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗬 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞
Deputies responded to a 911 hang-up call last weekend expecting some sort of emergency.

Instead, they found an Amazon delivery driver who had become thoroughly acquainted with a gravel driveway while attempting to complete a delivery.

Fortunately, a tow truck was already on the way.

The package survived.

The driver survived.

The gravel driveway won.

Final Score:
Gravel Driveway: 1
Amazon: 0

Somewhere in Gilmer County, that driveway is probably still bragging about it.

🚓 𝗔 𝗕𝗨𝗦𝗬 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 𝗔𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗬
Deputies, firefighters, EMS personnel, dispatchers, and other first responders stayed busy this week responding to crashes, road hazards, traffic complaints, weather-related incidents, and a structure fire.

As always, we appreciate everyone who slows down and gives emergency crews room to work safely.

Orange cones are not suggestions.

🇺🇸 𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗟 𝗡𝗘𝗫𝗧 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞...
Whether you're voting, mowing grass, sitting by the pool, chasing grandchildren, avoiding scammers, attending summer ballgames, or conducting your own National Donut Day celebrations this weekend, we hope you have a safe and enjoyable week ahead.

And remember:

If a stranger on the internet needs money, it's a scam.

If a gravel driveway looks questionable, it probably is.

And if you see deputies eating donuts...Mind your business. 🍩🚔😂

Have a great weekend, Gilmer County!

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☎️ Non-Emergency Dispatch: 706-635-8911
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🚨 Traffic Alert – June 4, 2026 | 2:55 PM 🚨

Emergency crews are responding to a reported structure fire at 1674 Old Highway 5 South.

Please avoid the area if possible and use an alternate route, as traffic delays are likely while crews work the scene.

As always, slow down, stay alert, and watch for emergency vehicles and personnel in the roadway. 🚒🚓🚑

🚨 TRAFFIC ALERT | June 3, 2026 | 10:35 A.M. 🚨

Emergency crews are responding to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 515 South in the area of Charlie's Italian Restaurant.

Both vehicles remain in the southbound lanes at this time, and motorists should expect delays in the area. Please slow down, watch for emergency personnel, and be prepared for possible lane closures while the scene is being cleared.

If possible, allow a little extra travel time through the area this morning.

📞 Emergency: 911
📞 Non-Emergency: 706-635-8911

🚔 𝗔 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗥 𝗢𝗙 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗘. 𝗔 𝗟𝗘𝗚𝗔𝗖𝗬 𝗢𝗙 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗘𝗥. 🚔

After more than three decades of serving the people of Gilmer County, Deputy Lloyd “Kenny” Wiggins has hung up his badge and begun a well-earned retirement.

On Friday, May 29, we had the privilege of celebrating Kenny's remarkable career with a small retirement reception. It was a fitting opportunity to reflect on 31 years of dedicated service and to thank him for the impact he has made on this agency and community.

For more than three decades, Kenny has faithfully served this community in a variety of roles, including Detention Officer, Patrol Deputy, Patrol Sergeant, Patrol Lieutenant (Watch Commander), and School Resource Officer. Most recently, he served as the School Resource Officer at Clear Creek Elementary School, where he became a trusted mentor, protector, and friend to countless students, staff members, and families.

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘆-𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗶𝘁𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳. 𝗔𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗞𝗲𝗻𝗻𝘆 𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁-𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗲 𝗮𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝟭𝟬𝟬 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗶𝗹𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗳'𝘀 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲, 𝗮 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗮𝗹𝘁𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆.

Along the way, he earned the respect of his coworkers, the trust of the public, and the admiration of those he served.

In 2023, Kenny was recognized as School Resource Officer of the Year, an honor that reflected the positive impact he made at Clear Creek Elementary School and throughout our community.

As Kenny reflected on his retirement, he shared that serving this community was never simply a job - it was a privilege. He spoke of the people he met, the lessons he learned, the friendships he gained, and the trust placed in him by the citizens of Gilmer County that he never took for granted.

Kenny also expressed heartfelt gratitude to his fellow employees, his wife, and his family for supporting him throughout a career that often-required long hours and personal sacrifices.

Those who know Kenny know him as a steady presence, a dedicated public servant, a proud veteran, a student of history, and someone who genuinely cares about both people and animals. He has spent more than half of his life serving others and leaves behind a legacy of professionalism, kindness, and commitment that will not be forgotten.

Sheriff Stacy Nicholson, who has worked alongside Kenny throughout his entire GCSO career, shared the following:

"𝘐'𝘷𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘭𝘦𝘨𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘒𝘦𝘯𝘯𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘳𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘵 𝘎𝘊𝘚𝘖. 𝘖𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘦 31 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘴, 𝘐'𝘷𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘵𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘥 𝘩𝘪𝘮 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘥, 𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘰𝘳, 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘱𝘶𝘵 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘩𝘪𝘮𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘧. 𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘭 𝘰𝘳 𝘣𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘚𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘭 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘤𝘦 𝘖𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘳, 𝘒𝘦𝘯𝘯𝘺 𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘣𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘧𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯. 𝘔𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘭𝘺, 𝘩𝘦'𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘢 𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘥. 𝘏𝘪𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘣𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘣𝘦 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘥, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘦 𝘩𝘦'𝘭𝘭 𝘤𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘣𝘦 𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘥, 𝘸𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘴𝘩 𝘩𝘪𝘮 𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵."

In his own words, Kenny leaves with “a heart full of gratitude” and appreciation for the opportunity to spend 31 years doing meaningful work in a community he deeply cares about.

Deputy Wiggins, thank you for your service to our nation, your service to Gilmer County, and your service to this Sheriff's Office. We wish you nothing but happiness, good health, tight fishing lines, plenty of time studying history, and many years of well-earned retirement.

𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀, 𝗞𝗲𝗻𝗻𝘆.

Congratulations. You will always be a part of the GCSO family. 🇺🇸❤️🚔

🚨 TRAFFIC ALERT | June 2, 2026 | 5:52 a.m. 🚨

An overturned fuel truck is currently being worked on Highway 282 near the 3-mile marker.

The truck is off the roadway, but due to recovery operations and safety concerns, there may be possible lane closures in the area. The truck was carrying a full load of fuel, and crews are working carefully to manage the scene and remove the vehicle.

Motorists should expect delays as morning traffic begins to increase. Please slow down, stay alert, watch for emergency personnel and equipment, and be prepared for traffic backups in the area.

Consider an alternate route if possible. 🚔🚛⛽

🚔 𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗪𝗥𝗔𝗣-𝗨𝗣 | 𝗠𝗔𝗬 𝟮𝟵, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

Well, Gilmer County survived another week.

Barely.

After spending what felt like months begging for rain, Mother Nature finally answered our requests and then apparently forgot where the off switch was. ☔

The result was soaked yards, muddy driveways, saturated hillsides, power outages, downed trees, and enough standing water to make everyone question whether they should have bought stock in rubber boots.

As always, deputies, dispatchers, firefighters, EMS personnel, utility crews, road crews, and assorted caffeine-fueled public servants stayed busy handling whatever the week decided to throw at them.

It was also a week that reminded us how important family, friends, and community truly are. Through both the good days and the difficult ones, Gilmer County has a way of showing up for one another, and that's something worth appreciating.

Let's get to it.

🇺🇸 🇺🇸 𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗡 𝗔 𝗟𝗢𝗡𝗚 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞𝗘𝗡𝗗
We started the week by observing Memorial Day.

While many people spent the day with family and friends, we also took time to remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country and the families who carry that sacrifice every day.

Their service and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

🎓 𝗔 𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗛𝗢𝗡𝗢𝗥
One of the highlights of the week was Sheriff Stacy Nicholson serving as the Commencement Speaker for the 2026 Mountain Education Charter High School (Gilmer Campus) graduation ceremony.

Sheriff Nicholson called it "one of the biggest honors of my career" to be asked to address this year's graduates as they celebrated an important milestone and prepared for their next chapter.

Congratulations to the Class of 2026! 🎓

🌳 𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗦 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗨𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗜𝗥 𝗥𝗘𝗕𝗘𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗢𝗡
The rain was great.

The trees had mixed feelings.

Throughout the week, crews responded to multiple reports of trees blocking roads, hanging in power lines, falling where they weren't invited, and generally creating inconveniences for everyone trying to get from Point A to Point B.

Several roadways were affected, power flickered in some areas, and social media once again filled with reports from people who somehow know exactly why every tree fell despite never leaving their recliner.

The good news?

The roads are open.

The bad news?

There are still a lot of trees out there plotting.

Now that we've covered weather, trees, and other acts of nature, let's move on to the portion of the program where humans made some questionable decisions.

🏠 𝗦𝗖𝗔𝗠 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞
This week's scammer apparently looked at the housing market and thought:

"You know what would make this easier? Crime."

A home that was legitimately listed for sale in Gilmer County suddenly appeared online as a rental property for just $600 a month.

The problem?

The house wasn't for rent.

At all.

Folks, if somebody is offering a nice house in today's market for a price that sounds like it came from the Clinton administration, proceed with caution.

Scammers continue stealing real property listings and advertising them as rentals to collect deposits from unsuspecting victims.

Always verify ownership before sending money.

📡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗪𝗜𝗙𝗜 𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗦
Deputies responded to a dispute involving a divorce, a Wi-Fi router, internet bills, a cable box, recording devices, and enough frustration to power half the county.

After investigating, deputies determined:

✅ The router remained indoors.

✅ The work computer was unharmed.

✅ The cable box was recovered.

❌ The marriage remained broken.

Sometimes law enforcement solves crimes.

Sometimes we referee arguments over internet access.

🦈 𝗦𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗞 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 𝗖𝗔𝗠𝗘 𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗟𝗬
One domestic-related call took an unexpected turn when an individual allegedly decided to bite a deputy during an arrest.

The strategy proved unsuccessful.

Additional charges were filed, the deputy received medical treatment, and somewhere along the way hospital staff had to hear the sentence:

"I was bitten by a person."

Which is never a sentence anybody wants to say out loud.

📱 𝗦𝗢𝗠𝗘 𝗧𝗘𝗫𝗧 𝗠𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗔𝗚𝗘𝗦 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗟𝗗 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗬 𝗗𝗥𝗔𝗙𝗧𝗦
Another dispute this week escalated from text messages to an in-person confrontation.

According to the investigation, there were threats, challenges, bad decisions, and enough poor judgment to keep deputies busy sorting it all out.

A friendly reminder that "Come over here and say it to my face" has historically produced very few positive outcomes.

Technology has given us many wonderful things.

Unfortunately, it has also given people the ability to create evidence against themselves from the comfort of their couch.

❤️ 𝗔 𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗖𝗞 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗢𝗨𝗦 𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗘
This week also reminded us that life can change in an instant.

Through both the good days and the difficult ones, Gilmer County continues to show up for one another, support one another, and lift each other up when it matters most.

That's one of the many things that makes this community special, and we're thankful to be part of it.

𝗨𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸...
As we head into the weekend, watch out for wet roads, soft shoulders, falling trees, online scammers, angry exes, threatening text messages, and anyone attempting to solve their problems with their teeth.

Have a safe weekend, Gilmer County.

And please...

Try not to end up in next week's wrap-up. 😏

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🚨 TRAFFIC ALERT | Thursday, May 28, 2026 | 2:48 P.M. 🚨

GCSO and emergency personnel are currently working two separate MVAs in Gilmer County.

📍 Highway 52 East at Roy Road
• Motorcycle vs. vehicle
• One lane of travel is currently shut down

📍 Boardtown Road just past Flat Branch Road

Please slow down, watch for emergency vehicles and personnel in the roadway, and watch for possible lane closures and/or complete road closures in both areas. If possible, consider an alternate route until scenes are cleared. 🚔

🚨 TRAFFIC ALERT | May 27, 2026 | 4:50 PM 🚨

Both southbound lanes of Highway 515 at the new Highway 382 Connector are currently shut down due to a two-vehicle MVA.

Emergency crews remain on scene and the roadway closure may be extended for an unknown amount of time. Please avoid the area if possible and use an alternate route.

Slow down, stay alert, and give first responders room to work safely.

🚨 TRAFFIC ALERT | May 26, 2026 | 1:40 a.m. 🚨

There is a tree down across the entire roadway at 384 Boardtown Road. Deputies and emergency crews are responding now.

If you’re traveling in the area, slow down, watch for emergency vehicles, and be prepared to use another route. We’re not sure yet how long the roadway will be blocked.