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SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER TRAINING…
Monday, June 22, 2025
Captain Jack Jenkins recently attended the Georgia School Safety and Homeland Security Conference June 16-18. The training was focused on school resource officers, and topics included “Lessons Learned From September 4th”, “Gang Awareness in Schools”, and “Role of the SRO and Relationships with School Administrations”. Captain Jenkins supervises the Sheriff’s SRO program, a position he has occupied since 2010.
UPDATE …UPDATE…UPDATE :
4:30pm Sunday , June 22, 2025
JEREMY PEEBLES has been located SAFE.
MISSING PERSON:
Sunday, June 22, 2025
Gordon County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) needs the public’s help in locating JEREMY PEEBLES, age 45, 5’10”, 200 lbs, brown hair/hazel eyes, last seen wearing a black hoodie, jeans or khakis, and white athletic shoes. He was reported missing at 1:30pm today. He reportedly left his residence voluntarily, on foot, at about 2am this morning , and was last seen in the vicinity of 1386 US Highway 41 North near Calhoun. Anyone with knowledge of the whereabouts of JEREMY PEEBLES is urged to call GCSO or 911.
MISSING PERSON:
‼️‼️UPDATE‼️‼️
We are pleased to share that Zachary Kelley has been located and is safe. Authorities have confirmed that there is no cause for concern. We deeply appreciate the support, concern, and assistance from the community during this time.
Thank you all for your continued support and understanding.
GCSO needs the public’s help in finding ZACHARY KELLEY.
Zachary was reported missing to us this afternoon (June 20). He was last seen at about 3pm yesterday (June 19) at/near his place of employment on Wellco Drive in Calhoun, walking on the roadway. Zachary was possibly seen walking on Lovers Lane later yesterday evening as well. He is 5’08”, about 145 lbs, with blonde hair and blue eyes. Anyone with knowledge of the whereabouts of ZACHARY KELLEY is urged to call the Gordon County Sheriff’s Office or 911.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE…
Sheriff Shuts Down Methamphetamine Conversion Lab :
Friday, June 13, 2025
In May, Sheriff’s detectives in the Drug Enforcement Unit initiated an investigation into a report of a methamphetamine trafficking operation on Tara Drive near Calhoun.
Yesterday (June 12) afternoon , Sheriff’s detectives and Probation/Parole officers from the local office of the Department of Community Supervision searched a private residence at 200 Tara Drive as part of this investigation .
The detectives uncovered a large amount of solid crystal methamphetamine , and a very large amount of liquid methamphetamine. They also found the elements of the “laboratory” wherein the liquified methamphetamine is converted to a solid to be trafficked. The detectives also found cocaine, and psilocybin mushrooms, a hallucinogenic substance. They arrested the occupant of the home, one Tracy Van McEntyre, age 62, of Tara Drive. He was charged with Manufacturing and Trafficking Methamphetamine and a host of other drug related offenses. Jail records indicate McEntyre has been arrested over ten times, and has been convicted of drug trafficking at least twice.
ANNOUNCEMENT :
Sheriff Mitch Ralston and his staff offer their most sincere condolences, thoughts, and prayers to the family and other loved ones of Mr. Walter Printup, who sadly passed away on June 5th.
“Walter was an absolutely beloved member of this community, as well as the Sheriff’s Office family. Mr. Printup was very active in the Sheriff’s Auxiliary , and served as a Superior Court Bailiff. He was a longtime public servant, a decorated war hero, a devoted family man, and a sincere Christian who loved the Lord. He was a true friend, and l will miss him very much.”
Sheriff Mitch Ralston
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
4:45pm Saturday, June 7, 2025
Gordon County is expected to be impacted by a storm front this afternoon/evening. It is our understanding from the National Weather Service (NWS) that the main threats are high winds and possibly heavy rains, but that hail and tornadoes cannot be ruled out. Citizens should monitor weather conditions via the National Weather Service and/or commercial media outlets.
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT:
3pm Tuesday , June 3…
Gordon County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) has been advised today by CSX Railway that the RR Crossings at State Route 136 in Resaca and also at Craigtown Road will be closed for 48 hours for track maintenance beginning Monday, June 9th, 2025. We will publish any further updates made available to us by CSX.
UPDATE 9:15pm
Sunday, May 25, 2025
Significant structural damage has been reported to farm buildings in and about the Oostanaula community.
STORMS IMPACT GORDON COUNTY…AGAIN
Sunday, March 25, 2025:
UPDATE 9:15pm: Significant structural damage has been reported to farm buildings in and about the Oostanaula community.
A line of strong storms impacted Gordon County about 7pm this evening, resulting in many downed trees and power lines. Deputy sheriffs are responding to storm-related calls throughout the County, removing trees and other debris from roadways. So far (8:15pm) no injuries have been reported. County Public Works personnel are working closely with GCSO staff to restore safe conditions as quickly as possible. Power outages have been reported .
Sheriff Mitch Ralston expressed his special thanks to the many citizens who pitched in and are helping to clear debris.
Motorists should exercise caution and be aware of the possibility of trees and power lines in roadways, as well as standing water.
NEWLY APPOINTED DEPUTIES
Friday, May 23, 2025
Sheriff Mitch Ralston swore in his two newest deputies Friday morning after their graduation from the Regional Police Academy in Rome. Deputies Randyn Burns and Charles Walker were graduates of Basic Law Enforcement Training Course (BLETC) Session 31, the first session in Georgia under the new 5 month course.
Deputy Burns served as Class President, and Deputy Walker received an award for having the highest score in firearms proficiency.
Pictured, left to right:
Chief Deputy Robert Paris, Major Ritchie Harris, Major Pat Bedford, Deputy Charles (Jacob) Walker, Deputy Randyn Burns, and Sheriff Mitch Ralston.
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