Clarkesville Police Department

Body found in Clarkesville, identity unknown https://www.thenortheastgeorgian.com//body-found-clarkesvi

UPDATE--Washington street is now open. Thank you for your patience .

Habersham County Sheriff's Office is currently seeking information on the whereabouts of Shane Justice. Shane was last seen on August 1, 2020, at Pitts Park aft...er he was Discharged from Habersham Medical Center. Shane is described as a white male approximately 5 feet 10 inches, 200lbs reddish-blond hair. If anyone has any information, please contact Inv. Cale Garrison at 706-839-0500 See more

Please be aware of our current courtroom procedures due to Covid-19 precautions and requirements. CLARKESVILLE MUNICIPAL COURT Next Court Date: August 11, 2020... Time: 2:00 PM Location: 123 N. Laurel (Clarkesville City Hall in the Council Room) MUST APPEAR CHARGES ARE: DUI Suspended Registration Driving while license suspended No Insurance Driving while unlicensed Hit and Run Obstruction of Officer Reckless Driving Possession of Marijuana Shoplifting Possession of Drug Related Objects Racing on streets Possession of Alcohol under 21 Permitting unlicensed person to drive If you do not have an attorney and your charge is NOT a must appear charge, you have the option of receiving information about resolving your case without a court appearance. Contact the clerk’s office at 706.754.5390 or [email protected] (Use Aug 11 Court as your subject). There is no cost to you for contacting the clerk and you may be able to accept a plea recommendation to resolve your case without appearing in court. COURT Check in at the side door of the building. (facing the building from parking lot this will be on the left). A limited number of people will be allowed inside at a time. Waiting in your car may be a possibility, be prepared. Masks are required. Your temperature will be taken and health questions asked before entry into Courtroom. Hand sanitizer will be made available in the courtroom. Six feet of social distancing will be observed. PAYMENTS Clarkesville does not have online payments. We accept cash, money order, certified check from the bank and credit/debit cards which can be accepted over the phone. If you have any questions, please call the clerk’s office at 706.754.5390.

LETTER FROM THE CHIEF- I am aware of the possible demonstrations that are scheduled for our small wonderful community. We are doing our best to prepare and plan for the unknown, and I know that tensions are running high right now. I encourage everyone to demonstrate peacefully and encourage all to exercise restraint from violent anger. My heart breaks for our nation for our communities for all of our people experiencing agonizing pain during this horrific time. Most of a...ll, my heart breaks for the family of George Floyd and for all that have had to endure the pain of losing a loved one to police brutality or systemic racism. My eyes and ears are open I hear you I see you I care deeply about you. I believe wholeheartedly in police/justice reform and accountability. I believe in complete justice for those who have wrongfully deprived the life and liberty of another based on the color of their skin. I believe strongly in peaceful protest and demonstration for what we believe in. I will stand with you I will stand beside you. I will support you in every way possible. I simply and humbly ask that we let our voices be heard through peaceful productive dialogue and demonstration Peaceful reasoning over senseless violence. Let us stand together in unified solidarity for all who have suffered injustice. I am as flawed as any individual to walk this earth. I admit this to you today, and I offer you no good reason to listen to me. I could never right my own mistakes in life. None of us can. No one can un-do what has happened over the past couple of weeks. One thing we can do, however, is to make the choice to learn and change. Examine ourselves from the inside out. We can vow to be a better human being. I want and desire this so badly for all. From my part, I vow to uphold the rights of all, regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, or any other differences that may exist. I vow to protect our community and to learn each and everyday to make a change to be better than I was yesterday. Continuously learn to be a better police officer, a better police chief, and above all, a better human being. There are no words that could ever bring comfort or justice to those that are hurting right now, but it is my sincere hope and prayer that we learn, heal and love one another. I pray for complete peace, solidarity, and equality for all of God’s children. May God bless and keep all of you safe and well during this time. Brad Barrett Chief of Police Clarkesville Police Department

Please be aware of our modified court procedures in response to Covid-19. If you have questions please contact our office M-F 8am-4pm.

We want to give a big THANK YOU to everyone that has shown appreciation for local first responders during these unprecedented times. This is one of many reasons we love our community!

While most people are busy searching for supplies preparing for Covid-19 we are busy battling another epidemic! Thanks to some hard working officers the city of Clarkesville is a little safer today.

Our first responders, police, fire, ems and wreckers are responding to calls everywhere. Let’s not cause them any more work if possible. Until conditions greatly improve PLEASE stay off the roadway.

Update: DOT has applied sand to the roadway and conditions are improving. Continue to use caution. DRIVERS USE CAUTION: Possible hazardous road conditions on Washington Street between the intersection of Louise Street at Ingles and Rocky Branch due to diesel fuel spill on roadway. DOT had been notified. Be aware that the current rain mixed with the diesel can cause areas of the road to become extremely slippery! Avoid this area if possible until clean up actions are completed.

Today is Law Enforcement Appreciation Day! Thank you to all our brothers and sisters in blue for putting their lives on the line to keep our communities safe!! If you see a Law Enforcement Officer today help us remind them that there are people out there that appreciate them and are thankful for what they do!