Lumpkin County Sheriff's Office

02/06/2026

📢 Community Information Seminar

The Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office invites the public to attend an informational seminar on scams and the File of Life program.

This seminar will cover:
• Current scam trends and how to protect yourself
• Steps to take if you believe you’ve been targeted
• An overview of the File of Life, a program that helps first responders access critical medical information in an emergency

This event is free and open to the public. We encourage all community members, especially seniors and caregivers, to attend and help keep our community informed and prepared.

02/06/2026

SCAM ALERT

The Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office will NEVER call you asking for money for an ankle monitor, bond, fines, or any other payment for a loved one’s release. These calls are scams designed to create panic and pressure you into paying quickly.

If you receive a call like this:

- Do NOT send money or provide personal information

- Hang up immediately

- Report the call to the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office

When in doubt, call us directly using a verified phone number. Please share this post to help protect others in our community.

Sheriff Stacy M. Jarrard

02/05/2026

We are proud to welcome the newest member of our Sheriff’s Office K-9 family and extend a big thank you to Briarpatch Hounds of Dawsonville, Georgia, owned by Jeff Bell and Jann Mauldin.

Briarpatch Hounds raises exceptional AKC Bloodhounds with proven working bloodlines and puppies currently serving in law enforcement and search-and-rescue across the Southeast, including right here in Dawson County. These dogs are bred to do what they love most—tracking—and we are honored to add one of their pups to our team.

We need your help…
The community is invited to help name our newest K-9. Drop your name suggestions in the comments below and be part of welcoming this future tracker to our family.

We will announce her name Sunday at 2pm before the puppy bowl.
*see more pictures of this sweet girl on our instagram page*

— Stacy M. Jarrard

02/05/2026

Steve Scholfield did a great job speaking at this mornings Rotary meeting. It is always nice to hear someone speak who truly believes in service and community.

Sheriff Stacy M. Jarrard

02/04/2026

Meet John Simpson, one of our Staff Sergeants of the Uniform Patrol Division. If you were not able to listen to his interview earlier, please go back and listen to it to learn more about him.

02/03/2026

Welcome to Behind the Badge Tuesday! Had a great conversation this week with our guest!

02/03/2026

Looking for a fun activity for the entire family, sign up for the Wimpy Mile.

THE WIMPY MILE - THE FASTEST MILE IN DAHLONEGA! is on Saturday February 14, 2026.

02/03/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended our Fi****ms Safety Class this evening If you were unable to make this class, you can register for our next one on Monday April 27th using the link below.

https://signup.com/go/ZCvaLZn

02/02/2026

02/01/2026

We join our brothers and sisters at the Gwinnett County Police Department in mourning the tragic loss of Police Officer Senior Pradeep Tamang, who died as a result of injuries sustained in the line of duty.

Our thoughts and prayers are also with Master Police Officer David M. Reed, who remains hospitalized. We are wishing him strength and healing as he continues his recovery.

We extend our deepest condolences to Officer Tamang’s family, friends, fellow officers, and the entire Gwinnett County community during this incredibly difficult time.

May we honor their service, sacrifice, and commitment to protecting others. Please keep all involved in your thoughts and prayers.

— Sheriff Stacy M. Jarrard