Assault leaves mother in critical condition

A Morgan County woman is in critical condition at Grady Hospital in Atlanta after being assaulted by her son. Dion Edward Turner, 24, of Buckhead, was arrested on Oct. 30 and faces charges of aggravated assault and aggravated battery following the incident. According to Capt.

Ryan Morgan announces candidacy in Morgan County's sheriff’s race

After current Morgan County sheriff Robert Markley announced that he would not be seeking reelection, the position will be up for grabs in the 2024 election cycle.

Davis announces candidacy for Morgan County Sheriff

Justin Davis, a dedicated law enforcement officer with 13 years of public safety experience proudly declares his intention to run for the position of Sheriff in Morgan County.

Another Morgan County vehicle pursuit ends in crash

Madison police officers and Morgan County deputies teamed up to stop a fleeing suspect who reached speeds in excess of 100 mph on Sept. 11 on Eatonton Road.

Fight breaks out at football game

According to reports, a fight broke out in the home stands during the Morgan County-Social Circle football game on Sept. 15.

Former employee charged with battery after fight at business

A Monticello man was arrested on battery charges after an altercation at TK’s Auto Service on the afternoon of Sept. 11. According to reports, 20-year-old Cameron Gage Ogles, a former employee, showed up at the business to request his final paycheck.

Rutledge man arrested for assault

A Rutledge man was arrested on Sept. 17 on assault and battery charges following an altercation with his wife. Thomas Jammie Loggins faces one count of felony battery and one count of felony aggravated assault by strangulation.

Madison police pursuit ends in crash

Two South Carolina men were arrested by Morgan County deputies on multiple charges following a police pursuit that began on I-20 and ended in the Madison Drug Company parking lot on the evening of Sept. 2. Zecorian Tiyan Davis, 26, of Newberry, S.C.

Madison man arrested following threats of violence

A Madison resident has been arrested on several charges after he allegedly threatened to kill customers on Aug. 23 at a Madison Waffle House. Larry D. Smith, 65, faces two counts of obstructing or hindering law enforcement officers and making terroristic threats and acts.

Dogs owners charged after pit bull attack

The owners of two pit bulls who attacked and severely injured an 81-year-old Morgan County woman Aug. 17 turned themselves in Aug. 25.