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Rabun County Sheriff’s Office hosting Coffee with a Cop
On May 19, 2024, from 9-11am, the Rabun County Sheriff’s Office will be co-hosting a Coffee with a Cop event at the Dunkin Donuts located at 539 US 441 South in Clayton. Stop by, ask questions, get advice, learn about the ongoing Citizens’ Law Enforcement Academy, all over coffee and maybe a donut.
Pedestrian transported for care after being struck by a Vehicle in Demorest
One person was injured when she was struck by a car on Georgia Street near the Student Commons in Demorest just after 6:45pm Sunday night, April 28. Habersham County Emergency Services Med 21 and Captain 1 responded with Demorest Fire Department Engine 5 and Demorest Police Department to the incident. The injured pedestrian was taken by ambulance to Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville. Georgia State Patrol Post 7 Toccoa is investigating.
Habersham Co. Personnel respond to Three-Vehicle Wreck involving School Bus
A school bus with no students aboard and two other vehicles were involved in a wreck on West Louise Street in Clarkesville just after 4pm Thursday. Habersham County E-911 received the call of the crash at 4:02pm, with the callers stating it was in front of United Community Bank and that a van was overturned with one person trapped inside it. Units from Habersham County Emergency Services, Habersham Community Paramedicine, Habersham County Sheriff’s Office, Clarkesville Police Department, Clarkesville Fire Department, Demorest Fire Department, Demorest Police Department, and Habersham County Schools Police Department all were dispatched and responded. All three drivers were transported by ambulance. The road and subsequent response blocked West Louise Street (Historic Highway 441) for more than two hours. Habersham County Emergency Services Med 21, Med 12, Med 9, Captain 1, Battalion 1, 811, and PIO responded, along with Clarkesville Engine 3, Squad 3, and 351, Demorest Engine 5 and 551. Habersham County Animal Care and Control also responded to temporarily assist with an animal out of one of the vehicles until a family member arrived to take custody. The Georgia State Patrol investigated the wreck. The road was reopened by about 6:15pm.
Buchanan named Clayton Rotary Officer of the Year
The City of Clayton is congratulating Ofc. Justin Buchanan on being named Police Officer of the Year by the Clayton Rotary Club. The award was presented at the Thursday meeting of the Club. Clayton Police Chief Andy Strait spoke of Ofc Buchanan’s selflessness in everything he does and praised his service to his country and his community. Ofc Buchanan is an asset to the City and it is proud to have him on their team.
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