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    Expires: January 26, 2026 @ 10:00am
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  • Cold Weather Advisory for Calhoun - Click for Details
    ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM EST TUESDAY...
    ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...
    Expires: January 27, 2026 @ 9:00am
    WHAT
    For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills from -4 to 15 degrees from north to south expected. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills from -4 to 15 degrees from north to south expected.
    WHERE
    Portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, northwest, and west central Georgia.
    WHEN
    For the first Cold Weather Advisory, from 4 AM to 10 AM EST this morning. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 9 AM EST Tuesday.
    IMPACTS
    Wind chills from 5 to 15 above across much of north and portions of Middle Georgia are expected with wind chills as cold as 0 in the north Georgia mountains. Avoid prolonged exposure if possible and have a safe heating source, particularly for those who may be experiencing power outages.
    PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
    Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.
HomeLocalTwo Men From Gordon County Arrested in Whitfield Sting Operation

Two Men From Gordon County Arrested in Whitfield Sting Operation

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Two Gordon County residents were among 11 suspects arrested in a regional sting targeting online child predators, law enforcement announced today. The arrests came as part of Operation H.O.O.K. (“Hands Off Our Kids”), a four‑day undercover probe by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office, and their partner agencies.

Corey Daniel Huff and Brandon Bolick, both of Gordon County, face human trafficking-related charges. Sheriff Darren Pierce described all 11 men arrested as among “the sickest types of criminals,” saying the operation was designed to covertly identify and arrest individuals attempting to sexually exploit minors.

GBI Agent Brian Johnson said the suspects used dating websites and social media to lure children, and noted the state has received more than 38,000 cyber tips this year that helped fuel the investigation.

Among others arrested:

  • Jonathan Monroe, Catoosa County — Attempted sex trafficking

  • Vaughn Scarbrough, Dandridge, TN — Attempted sex trafficking

  • Enrique Lopez, Whitfield County — Human trafficking

  • Joshua Molina, Whitfield County — Child exploitation by electronic means

  • Rolando Mendez-Bamaca, Bradley County, TN — Human trafficking

  • Mark Antonio Andrade, Whitfield County — Child exploitation by electronic means

  • Daniel Joseph Clark, Whitfield County — Human trafficking

  • Swami Shinde, Bradley County, TN — Human trafficking

  • Jared Miles Malbrough, Cobb County — Human trafficking

Officials also revealed that Joshua Molina is linked to the Surenos 13 gang, and Rolando Mendez-Bamaca is reportedly in the country illegally.

Sheriff Pierce urged parents to educate their children about the dangers of online predators and to monitor internet activity closely. “This operation may be over, but the threat is ongoing,” he said.

Investigators say more charges or arrests could follow as digital evidence continues to be processed.

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