Hall County Sheriff ops, public safety, child crimes
Key Questions
Who won the Hall County District Attorney election?
Incumbent Lee Darragh was reelected as DA for Hall and Dawson Counties with 83% of the vote. He has held the position for over 20 years.
What were the results of the Hall County Solicitor primary?
Inez Grant won the Republican primary for Solicitor General with over 60% of the vote. She defeated her opponent as the incumbent.
Is there a runoff election scheduled in Hall County?
Yes, a runoff for Hall BOC District 1 is set for June 16. Other races were decided in the primary.
What arrests occurred related to drug trafficking in the area?
Ezekial Gene Millsap, 40, was arrested on trafficking charges following a traffic stop. A hold was placed for Gwinnett County authorities.
What is happening with the Helen Police Chief investigation?
Georgia State Patrol is probing an incident where Chief Althea Barrett struck a pedestrian with her patrol vehicle while responding to a call. Video of the event has been released.
Who is serving as interim police chief in Helen?
Matthews is serving as interim chief. Governor Kemp extended the suspension of the previous leadership.
What details are available on the Spout Springs Road crash?
One person was critically injured in a head-on collision on Spout Springs Road in southern Hall County on Thursday.
Was the missing Habersham County girl found?
Yes, 12-year-old Lola Gray was located and reported safe by authorities on May 21.
DA Darragh reelected 83%; Inez Grant wins Solicitor primary; Hall BOC Dist1 runoff June 16; ongoing arrests (Millsap trafficking); Helen Chief Barrett GSP probe; Kemp extends Couch suspension (Matthews interim); new incidents include Spout Springs Rd critical crash and Habersham missing girl found safe.