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Georgia Press Releases

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2,790 Press Releases
  • Published on July 7, 2025 - 00:33 GMT

    GBI Investigates shooting in Glennville 

    Glennville, GA (7/6/2025) –  On Sunday, July 6, 2025, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation was requested by the Glennville Police Department to investigate a shooting incident. The investigation shows that on July 6, 2025, at about 12:00 a.m., the …

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  • Published on July 6, 2025 - 02:57 GMT

    GBI Investigates Death in Remerton

    Remerton, GA (July 5, 2025) - At the request of the Remerton Police Department, GBI agents are investigating the death of a sixteen-year-old. On Saturday, July 5, 2025, at about 12:30 a.m., officers responded to a shooting in the 1900 block of Baytree …

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  • Published on July 5, 2025 - 01:12 GMT

    GBI Investigates Homicide in Taylor County

    Butler, Taylor County, GA (July 4, 2025) – At the request of the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office, GBI agents are investigating a homicide in Butler, Taylor County, GA. Zadarius Montgomery, age 25, of Butler, GA, was arrested and charged with murder in …

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  • Published on July 4, 2025 - 20:27 GMT

    GBI Investigates Death in Dade County

    Trenton, Dade County, GA (July 4, 2025) - At the request of the Dade County Sheriff’s Office, GBI agents are investigating the death of John Richard Sweatt, age 46. On Thursday, July 3, 2025, at about 2:40 p.m., a call was made to Dade County 911 reporting …

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  • Published on July 3, 2025 - 15:59 GMT

    Annual Agency Employee Awards Announced

    ATLANTA – The Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles has announced the agency’s annual employee awards. The awards were presented at the agency’s annual staff meeting held at Indian Springs State Park in Butts County. The five-member Georgia Parole Board …

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  • Published on July 2, 2025 - 22:59 GMT

    GBI Investigates Officer Involved Shooting in Waycross; One Man Arrested for Aggravated Assault

      Waycross, GA (July 2, 2025) – On Tuesday, July 1, 2025, the GBI arrested and charged Devonte Deshawn Williams, age 28, of Waycross, GA, with three counts of Aggravated Assault Against Law Enforcement Officers, three counts of Aggravated Assault, one …

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  • Published on July 2, 2025 - 16:23 GMT

    Public Input Sought on Proposed ‘Bird Island Rule’ Changes

    Proposed changes to Georgia’s “Bird Island Rule” aimed at providing greater protection for seabirds and shorebirds are the focus of three upcoming meetings on the coast. The amendments to Rule 391-4-7.03 are needed to include new islands formed since the …

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  • Published on July 1, 2025 - 23:30 GMT

    GBI Investigates Officer Involved Shooting in Troup County

    Pine Mountain, Troup County, GA (July 1, 2025) – At the request of the Troup County Sheriff’s Office, GBI agents are investigating an officer involved shooting in Pine Mountain, Georgia. Daphine Mae Jennings, age 58, of Pine Mountain, GA, died in the …

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  • Published on July 1, 2025 - 23:30 GMT

    GBI Investigates Officer Involved Shooting in Waycross

    The .gov means it’s official. Local, state, and federal government websites often end in .gov. State of Georgia government websites and email systems use “georgia.gov” or “ga.gov” at the end of the address. Before sharing sensitive or personal information, …

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  • Published on July 1, 2025 - 15:24 GMT

    Survey: Eagle Nesting Steadfast in South Georgia

    Annual bald eagle surveys by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources found the iconic raptors nesting at average to just below average levels in the southern part of the state, which is where this year’s surveys focused. Of 176 active nests, 127 were …

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  • Published on July 1, 2025 - 12:57 GMT

    Guided by Purpose, Grounded in Progress: DCS Celebrates 10 Years of Smarter Supervision in Georgia

    ATLANTA – This July marks a significant milestone for the Georgia Department of Community Supervision (DCS) as the agency celebrates 10 years of transformative work in public safety. Established on July 1, 2015, as part of Georgia’s criminal justice reform …

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  • Published on June 30, 2025 - 20:21 GMT

    Owner of Durable Medical Equipment Company Charged by Federal Indictment in $5.4 Million Medicaid Fraud Scheme

    ATLANTA, GA – Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr today announced with the Department of Justice that Elizabeth Sue Ivester, 62, of Warner Robins, has been charged by federal indictment for allegedly engaging in a scheme to defraud the Georgia Medicaid …

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  • Published on June 27, 2025 - 22:09 GMT

    GBI Investigates Child Death in Metter, GA

    Metter, GA (June 27, 2025) - At the request of the Metter Police Department, GBI agents are investigating the death of four-year-old Kameron Jamel Williams. On Sunday, June 22, 2025, at about 1:10 p.m., officers responded to the Summer Trace Apartment …

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  • Published on June 27, 2025 - 16:47 GMT

    AG Carr and DA Shealy Indict 10 on Felony Murder, Gang Charges for Deadly Remerton Shootout

    21-year-old VSU student Brianna Long shot and killed in same location one year prior ATLANTA, GA – Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr and Southern Judicial Circuit District Attorney Bradfield M. Shealy today announced the indictment of 10 individuals in …

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  • Published on June 27, 2025 - 15:24 GMT

    GBI Arrests Charlton County Jailor

    Folkston, Charlton County, Georgia (June 2, 2025) – The GBI has arrested and charged former Charlton County Jailor Johnny Richard Watkins, age 35, of Charlton County, GA, with one count of 1st degree Forgery. On June 17, 2025, the Charlton County Sheriff’s …

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  • Published on June 26, 2025 - 17:05 GMT

    What Fishing Slam Are You Targeting in 2025?

    Is it gonna be a Bass or Trout Slam for you in 2025? If a challenge helps motivate you to get outside, it’s time to target the Georgia Bass Slam or the Georgia Trout Slam (or both), says the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources …

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  • Published on June 26, 2025 - 17:05 GMT

    Thanks To Many, Updated Georgia Wildlife Plan at Work

    Social Circle, Ga.The comprehensive revision of Georgia’s State Wildlife Action Plan is in place and in use. Shaped by agency staff, conservation organizations and public comments, the overhauled conservation strategy now available in a dynamic digital …

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  • Published on June 26, 2025 - 01:22 GMT

    GBI Investigates Inmate Death in Savannah

    Savannah, Chatham County, GA (June 25, 2025) – At the request of the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office, GBI agents are investigating the death of Adam Lewis Varnedoe, age 45, of Savannah, GA, who was an inmate in the Chatham County Jail. On Wednesday, June …

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  • Published on June 25, 2025 - 13:55 GMT

    Stolen Firearm Linked to Fort Valley Shooting Recovered in DCS-Led Operation in Peach County

    Fort Valley, GA — In response to a recent uptick in violent and criminal activity, the Georgia Department of Community Supervision (DCS), in partnership with the Peach County Sheriff’s Office, Fort Valley Police Department, Byron Police Department, and the …

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  • Published on June 24, 2025 - 05:23 GMT

    GBI and Calhoun PD Arrest Man for Making Terroristic Threats Against GBI Agents

    Calhoun, GA (June 23, 2025) – The GBI and the Calhoun Police Department have arrested and charged Casey Herron, age 36, of Calhoun, GA, with Terroristic Threats and Acts. On Sunday, June 22, 2025, Herron contacted the Georgia Emergency Management and …

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