Haralson County sheriff, neighbors relieved that 'This drug house, closed for business'

HARALSON COUNTY, Ga. - Haralson County Sheriff Stacy Williams says nine people were arrested, and a drug house has officially been shut down.

The home is located on College Circle, directly across the street from Buchanan Elementary School. 

"We had numerous complaints about this drug house," said Sheriff Williams. 

Haralson County Sheriff Stacy Williams (FOX 5)

Complaints came in about people coming and going all hours of the day and night. Callers said the illegal activity would sometimes spill over onto school property.

"Neighbors and school personnel talked about drug deals in the street, people walking up with backpacks," said Haralson County Sheriff Stacy Williams. "They’re selling drugs in the street."

A house across the street from Buchanan Elementary School was busted during a drug raid on Oct. 20, 2023. (FOX 5)

Sheriff Williams called in the Northwest Georgia Drug Task Force. 

"We worked on it a month-and-a-half, made three or four buys from the house, and on Friday, hit the house," said Sheriff Williams.

A house across the street from Buchanan Elementary School was busted during a drug raid on Oct. 20, 2023. (FOX 5)

Investigators say they found meth, heroin and drug paraphernalia. 

Everyone inside was arrested. The homeowner, Donnie Worthy, who was not there at the time, was picked up the next day and charged with maintaining a disorderly house. 

Nine people were arrested in connection to a drug house bust on Oct. 20, 2023. (Haralson County Sheriff's Office)

Another woman who was walking away when law enforcement showed up was also arrested. 

"The activity has been suspicious for a while," said resident Matt Cook.

Cook lives next door. He’s also running for mayor of Buchanan. He says he’s relieved law enforcement intervened and arrests were made. 

A house across the street from Buchanan Elementary School was busted during a drug raid on Oct. 20, 2023. (FOX 5)

"It’s a good step forward to see things are getting done," said Cook. 

Sheriff Williams placed a sign out front saying: "This drug house closed for business."

(Credit: Haralson County Sheriff's Office)

"The living conditions in this neighborhood should improve and that’s what we’re here for, we’re all about helping the people," said Sheriff Williams.