Deputy Brandon Sikes of Columbia County, Georgia, was tragically shot and killed last month in the line of duty. Another deputy was critically wounded. They were doing what thousands of law enforcement officers do every day: stepping into unpredictable …
Irwinton, Wilkinson County, GA (May 14, 2025) – The GBI has arrested and charged Jamel Mikal Ashley, age 46, of Danville, Wilkinson County, GA, with Aggravated Assault and Cruelty to Children. On May 12, 2025, the Wilkinson County Sheriff’s Office asked …
Pelham, GA (May 13, 2025) - At the request of the Pelham Police Department, GBI agents are investigating a shooting that occurred on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at JD’s Bar and Grill located at 181 Mitchell Street in Pelham, GA. At about 2:10 a.m., officers …
Alma, GA (May 13, 2025) – The GBI has arrested and charged Anthony Dwayne Johnson, age 34, of Alma, GA, with Felony Murder, two counts of Aggravated Assault, Possession of a Firearm during a crime, and Possession of a Firearm by a convicted felon in …
Brunswick, Glynn County, GA (May 13, 2025) – At the request of the Glynn County Police Department, GBI agents are investigating an officer involved shooting in Glynn County, GA. Preliminary information indicates on May 12, 2025, Glynn County Police …
ATLANTA, GA – Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that Teresa Renee Owens, 60, of Brookhaven, has been convicted of Medicaid fraud totaling $305,685.75. Owens owned RJ Shepherd II, Inc., also known as Better Home Healthcare of Georgia, which …
LaGrange, Georgia (May 9, 2025) – The GBI has arrested and charged former Troup County Board of Commissioners’ employee Wesleigh Gaddy, age 35, of Hogansville, GA, with one count of Theft by Taking. Additional charges are pending. On Monday, May 5, 2025, …
ATLANTA, GA – Attorney General Chris Carr is set to expand his Gang Prosecution Unit to Savannah, with a new gang prosecutor and investigator who will oversee the Unit’s regional efforts in Coastal Georgia. Funding for this expansion is provided in the …
AMENDED Board Meeting Agenda June 10, 2025 Time: 10:00 A.M. Location: Parole Board Hearing Room 2 M. L. King, Jr. Drive S.E. 5th Floor, East Tower Atlanta, Georgia 30334 I. Call to Order II. Welcome/Remarks - Chairman David Herring III. Approval of Agenda …
ATLANTA, GA – Attorney General Chris Carr has filed an amicus brief to defend the constitutional rights of parents whose public school deliberately hid efforts to “socially transition” their child. “Parents – not the government – know what’s best for their …
Warren County, GA (May 7, 2025) - The GBI has arrested and charged Warren County High School teacher Mason Garrett, age 22, of Newton County, GA, with one felony count of Terroristic Threats and Acts. On Monday, April 28, 2025, the Warren County Sheriff’s …
Kennesaw, Ga. Boats are a critical need for an agency like the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR), whether they are used for customer assistance, enforcement, education, inspection, emergency response or management efforts. Thanks to a generous …
Henry County, GA (May 6, 2025) - Following a multi-agency undercover investigation, the GBI, the Henry County Police Department, the Henry County Sheriff’s Office, and Homeland Security Investigations have arrested and charged 17 people in an operation …
Board Meeting Agenda June 10, 2025 Time: 10:00 A.M. Location: Parole Board Hearing Room 2 M. L. King, Jr. Drive S.E. 5th Floor, East Tower Atlanta, Georgia 30334 I. Call to Order II. Welcome/Remarks - Chairman David Herring III. Approval of Agenda IV. …
May 5, 2025 PUBLIC NOTICE OPEN MEETING Pursuant to the terms of O.C.G.A. § 50-14-1, notice is hereby given to the public that the monthly meeting of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles is scheduled for Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. The meeting …
Whitfield County, GA (May 5, 2025) - The GBI has arrested and charged former Murray County school bus driver Kenneth Knight, age 55, of Dalton, GA, with one felony count of grooming a minor. On Thursday, April 24, 2025, the Murray County Sheriff’s Office …
ATLANTA, GA – Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that former Houston County Assistant District Attorney Alicia Gassett, former Bibb County Sergeant Investigator Shunda Carswell, and former Byron Detective Sergeant Wil Patterson have joined the …
“It’s like clockwork, we always get our first nest during the first week of May,” Georgia Sea Turtle Program Coordinator Mark Dodd said of the turtles’ annual return to lay eggs on beaches along the Southeast. Daily nest monitoring on all Georgia beaches …
Manchester, GA (May 2, 2025) – The GBI and the Manchester Police Department are asking for the public’s help in locating Kimani Copeland, who is facing aggravated assault and murder charges in connection to the death of Shawn Jackson, Jr., age 29, of …
Sherrie Handrinos discusses how to earn media coverage and the key differences between earned PR and paid placement WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In the debut edition of “Heard on the Streets,” a new series on …
