Towns County Sheriff's Office Hosts Multi-Agency Meeting

Towns County Sheriff's Office

Press Release

On Tuesday, October 27, 2026, the Towns County Sheriff’s Office proudly hosted the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) Appalachian Trail Traffic Enforcement Network (ATTEN) meeting, bringing together law enforcement agencies from across North Georgia in a unified effort to promote highway safety, strengthen interagency partnerships, and enhance traffic enforcement initiatives.

Participating agencies included:

• McCaysville Police Department

• Union County Sheriff’s Office

• Jasper Police Dept.

• Blairsville Police Dept

• Woodstock Police Department

• Georgia State Patrol

• Dawsonville Police Dept.

• Towns County Sheriff’s Office

The meeting provided an opportunity for law enforcement professionals to exchange information, discuss traffic safety concerns, and strengthen working relationships among agencies committed to reducing dangerous driving behaviors and protecting motorists traveling throughout North Georgia.

Following the meeting, participating agencies joined forces to conduct a multi-agency traffic safety checkpoint in Towns County.

The coordinated enforcement effort resulted in:

• 5 Traffic Citations Issued

• Multiple Warnings Issued

• 2 Drug-Related Investigations Initiated

These results demonstrate the importance of proactive enforcement, interagency cooperation, and a continued commitment to keeping Georgia’s highways safe.

Sheriff Anthony Coleman expressed his appreciation to all participating agencies for their professionalism, dedication, and willingness to work together toward a common goal.

Sheriff Coleman also extended special recognition to Chief Michael Earley of the McCaysville Police Department, who serves as the Appalachian Trail Traffic Enforcement Network Coordinator for the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety.

The Towns County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to proactive law enforcement, professional partnerships, and traffic safety initiatives designed to reduce crashes, discourage impaired driving, and protect the lives of Georgia motorists.

Sheriff Anthony Coleman and the Towns County Sheriff’s Office thank all participating agencies for their continued dedication to public safety.