A tense SWAT situation in the Asheland Cove neighborhood of Young Harris ended with a child safely removed from a home on Monday, according to Towns County deputies. The standoff kept the usually quiet area on edge as law enforcement shut down access and urged neighbors to steer clear while they worked.
State agencies on scene
State investigators were called in to back up the local response. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation notes that its Investigative Division responds to requests from local agencies to help with major crimes across the state, which lines up with why GBI agents were among those deployed to Asheland Cove.
What officials reported
According to WSB-TV, the Towns County Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by Georgia State Patrol SWAT along with GBI agents. One child was removed from the house, deputies said, and the only person left inside was an adult.
WSB-TV also reported that the scene remained active, with deputies continuing to ask drivers and residents to avoid the area around Asheland Cove in Young Harris. Officials did not immediately share further information, and as of the station’s report it was not yet clear whether anyone had been hurt or taken into custody.
How to follow updates
Neighbors looking for verified information can follow official posts from the Towns County Sheriff's Office or call the non-emergency line at (706) 896-4444. Authorities emphasize that anyone facing an emergency should still call 911 and that people should keep away from the neighborhood while responders continue their work, both for their own safety and to give crews room to operate.
