Lumpkin County Sheriff's Office
July 2019
Newsletter

Professionalism. Integrity. Honesty. Courage.
WE HAVE A WINNER!
Congratulations to Ashley French an 8th grader at Lumpkin County Elementary School for winning the Lumpkin County Sheriff's Office Skeet Shooting Competition. Thank you to an anonymous donor and Daniel Tritt with Tritt's Sporting Goods for donating a 22 rifle to the Skeet Competition Shoot Off.
Congratulations. Ashley!
Sheriff Stacy M. Jarrard
ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL SKEET SHOOT
Thank you to everyone that came out to our "make-up" skeet shooting competition at Yahoola Park & Rec. We had a great time with everyone. Special thanks to the Sheriff's Office School Resource Officers (SRO) for coordinating and assisting with the event. Also, huge thanks to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources for your assistance with teaching gun safety and skeet shooting for all the youth. It was a great day!
Sheriff Stacy M. Jarrard
IMPORTANT INFORMATION CONCERNING 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS

The annual July 4th fireworks show on the UNG Dahlonega campus will be launched from the top level of the Walker Drive Parking Deck. This new location will require the top level of the Walker Drive Parking Deck along with HNS parking lots 34 and 35 to be closed for the event.

All vehicles in Lot 34, Lot 35, and the top level of the Walker Drive Park...ing Deck need to be removed by midnight on Wednesday July 3rd. These areas will remain closed until noon on Friday July 5th. Vehicles on any other level of the deck do not have to be moved.

West Main Street will be closed between Morrison Moore Parkway and Mount Hope Cemetery Road on Thursday July 4th from 9:30pm to approximately 10:15pm due to the fireworks safety zone. The street will reopen immediately following the fireworks.

All UNG parking lots with the exception of these areas will be open for general parking.
THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
I would like to offer a HUGE Shout out to Chili's of Dawsonville, Kani House of Dawsonville, Shenanigan's of Dahlonega, Bourbon Street of Dahlonega and the Farmhouse Produce for providing all the participants of Junior Law Enforcement  Academy lunch each day at NO CHARGE!   I am grateful for your contribution to our program.  Because of your generous donation, our students were able to have a great experience.  Also, thank you to our intern Bailey Henson for all your hard work during the week.  Thank you to the SRO's for all you do for our students. 
Thanks!
Sheriff Stacy M. Jarrard
WATER SAFETY
We are in the full swing of summer and getting ready for the 4th of July holidays. Parents please always have your eyes on your children when in or around water. A child can drown in less than 2 inches of water. When playing at Yahoola Park or anywhere that has water, please watch your babies. Wishing everyone a safe and fun holiday.
Sheriff Stacy M. Jarrard
THANK YOU!
Huge Shout out to the Dahlonega Dairy Queen for stopping by today at the Lumpkin County Sheriff's Office with 2 ice cream cakes. We will use these cakes to celebrate the 4th of July on Friday with all our Sheriff's Office Employees. Thanks!
Sheriff Stacy M. Jarrard
BE A GOOD NEIGHBOR
GA SHERIFF'S YOUTH HOMES
SROS ATTEND SCHOOL SAFETY CONFERENCE
Our School Resource Officers (SRO) attended a school safety training course. Years ago, the Board of Education and the Lumpkin County Sheriff's Office entered into a contract putting an SRO in every school campus in Lumpkin County in order to keep our students safe. I am thankful for the continued excellent working relationship the Lumpkin County Sheriff's Office and the Lumpkin County Board of Education share in keeping all our students safe. Thank you SRO's and our Board of Education for protecting our children and youth. You are appreciated.
Sheriff Stacy M. Jarrard
CITIZENS LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY
The Citizens Law Enforcement Academy is a 10 week class for any citizen that lives, works or attends school in Lumpkin County. The curriculum for the class include Constitutional Law & Criminal Law, Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Child Molestation, Traffic Enforcement/Dui/Traffic Accidents, Narcotics, K-9, SWAT, Professional Standards, Crime Scene Investigations, Defensive Tactics, 911 and more. You will also tour the jail, have the opportunity to do a "ride along" with a deputy and spend a couple of hours in the 911 Communication Center. 

If you would like to sign up, please contact Rhonda Sheppard (706) 482-2628. Classes begin on August 5th at the Lumpkin County Sheriff's Office. Space is limited. 
#LUMPKIN MATTERS
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A couple of years ago, Lumpkin County received a grant for the betterment of Lumpkin County. 10 months out of the year, Lumpkin Matters host community events all over our county with different vendors and community partners. This event is for all citizens of Lumpkin County and is FREE! Free produce and dry goods are given away along with eye sight screenings, free books and much more. The Lumpkin County Sheriff's Office will be available at some of the events to keep the community informed of our programs at the Sheriff's Office.  Watch our Facebook and Community Helping Place social media for more details. If you would like to be a community partner, please contact Rhonda Sheppard at (706) 482-2628. 
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Maine State Police, ME
EOW: Wednesday, April 3, 2019
Cause: Accidental

Forsyth County Sheriff's Office, GA
EOW: Thursday, April 4, 2019
Cause: Duty related illness

California Highway Patrol, CA
EOW: Saturday, April 6, 2019
Cause: Struck by vehicle

Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office, WA
EOW: Sunday, April 14, 2019
Cause: Gunfire

Montgomery County Police Department, MD
EOW: Thursday, April 18, 2019
Cause: Gunfire

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - Enforcement Division, MN
EOW: Friday, April 19, 2019
Cause: Drowned

United States Army Criminal Investigation Division, US
EOW: Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Cause: Heart attack

Mooresville Police Department, NC
EOW: Saturday, May 4, 2019
Cause: Gunfire

Biloxi Police Department, MS
EOW: Sunday, May 5, 2019
Cause: Gunfire

Sanibel Police Department, FL
EOW: Monday, May 6, 2019
Cause: Heart attack

Tennessee Highway Patrol, TN
EOW: Monday, May 6, 2019
Cause: Automobile crash

Lowndes County Constable's Office, MS
EOW: Thursday, May 9, 2019
Cause: Automobile crash

Savannah Police Department, GA
EOW: Saturday, May 11, 2019
Cause: Gunfire

Auburn Police Division, AL
EOW: Sunday, May 19, 2019
Cause: Gunfire
Manatí Municipal Police Department, PR
EOW: Saturday, May 25, 2019
Cause: Gunfire

Seminole Police Department, TR
EOW: Thursday, May 30, 2019
Cause: Automobile crash

East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office, LA
EOW: Thursday, May 30, 2019
Cause: Automobile crash

Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Police Department, NY
EOW: Thursday, June 6, 2019
Cause: 9/11 related illness

Grand Prairie Police Department, TX
EOW: Friday, June 7, 2019
Cause: Struck by vehicle

Los Angeles Police Department, CA
EOW: Sunday, June 9, 2019
Cause: Automobile crash

The Colony Police Department, TX
EOW: Monday, June 10, 2019
Cause: Heart attack

Monroe County Sheriff's Office, AL
EOW: Tuesday, June 11, 2019
Cause: Automobile crash

Port St. Lucie Police Department, FL
EOW: Wednesday, June 12, 2019
Cause: Heart attack

Colorado State Patrol, CO
EOW: Friday, June 14, 2019
Cause: Struck by vehicle

Racine Police Department, WI
EOW: Monday, June 17, 2019
Cause: Gunfire

Sacramento Police Department, CA
EOW: Wednesday, June 19, 2019
Cause: Gunfire

Nebraska State Patrol, NE
EOW: Thursday, June 20, 2019
Cause: Automobile crash

Mission Police Department, TX
EOW: Thursday, June 20, 2019
Cause: Gunfire
North County Police Cooperative, MO
EOW: Sunday, June 23, 2019
Cause: Gunfire
Fulton County Sheriff's Office, IL
EOW: Tuesday, June 25, 2019
Cause: Gunfire

New York City Police Department, NY
EOW: Saturday, June 29, 2019
Cause: 9/11 related illness
From the Sheriff's Desk
It's that time of year again ...one of my favorites as we celebrate the 4th of July with parades, car shows, hotdogs and apple pie (not for me....my choice is "pig cake") and of course fireworks. There is no better place that I can think of to celebrate the 4th of July than in Dahlonega. Our Downtown Dahlonega Development and volunteers work tirelessly organizing one of the best day long celebrations. I am grateful to be celebrating with you another year. As you are enjoying time with family and friends, be mindful just what Independence Day represents. This is such an important day for our country and it's equally important that we continue to celebrate and remember this day that our founders framed our freedoms for us. Happy 4th of July!
Be Safe!
Sheriff Stacy M. Jarrard