One Arrested in Habersham Co. For Drugs

A Habersham County man faces drug charges after a search warrant was served on an area residence.

49-year-old Donnie Dixon of Clarkesville has been charged with Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Firearms During the Commission of a Crime.

The Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office says it and the Habersham County Sheriff’s Office were located on the 4100 block of Highway 17 in Clarkesville on Thursday in reference to a drug investigation.

Authorities say that acting on tips received from concerned citizens, agents and deputies conducted a search of the residence and recovered methamphetamine, marijuana, and loaded firearms.

At that point, agents say they arrested Dixon.

He was transported to the Habersham County Detention Center.

The total estimated value of all of the items seized is about $1,000 and the investigation does continue.