SOUTH FULTON – The GBI is investigating after Eric Bates allegedly shot his wife and fired at officers before being found dead. Release: SOUTH FULTON, Ga. – The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has identified the…
Monroe Named Clayton Health Director
CLAYTON CO. — Georgia DPH named Catharine Monroe as the new Health Director for the Clayton County Health District. Release: Atlanta, GA - The Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH), Kathleen E. Toomey,…
Tallahassee Beer Festival Returns August 8
TALLAHASSEE — Tallahassee Beer Festival returns August 8 with hundreds of drinks, vendors, and nonprofit support. Release: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (May 1, 2026) – North Florida’s largest beer festival returns Saturday, August 8, 2026, 2-6 p.m., to…
GBI Adds Felony Murder Charge in Tattnall County…
TATTNALL CO. — GBI files additional charges, including felony murder, in Tattnall County case involving fatal truck incident. Release: UPDATE - April 29, 2026: The GBI has taken additional charges on Jordan Austin Young in connection…
Former Baldwin Assistant Chief Arrested by GBI
BALDWIN — The GBI arrested former Baldwin Assistant Chief Justin Ferguson on theft and oath violation charges. Released: Baldwin, Habersham County, GA (April 24, 2026) – The GBI has arrested and charged Justin Ferguson, age 41,…
Georgia enacts burn ban in 91 counties due…
ATLANTA — Georgia officials have issued a 30-day outdoor burn ban for 91 counties as extreme drought conditions worsen and wildfire danger rises statewide. Release: Georgia’s extreme drought is worsening and the risk of wildfires is…
State of Emergency Issued for 91 Georgia Counties
ATLANTA — Governor Brian Kemp declared a State of Emergency for 91 Georgia counties as South Georgia wildfires spread amid drought conditions. Release: ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today declared a State of Emergency for…
GBI Investigates Death Following I-75 Pursuit In Tift…
TIFTON — GBI agents are investigating the death of an Alabama man after a Georgia State Patrol pursuit ended on I-75 South near Exit 59 in Tift County. Release: Tifton, GA (April 21, 2025) – At…
Suspect Critical After Savannah Officer-Involved Shooting
SAVANNAH — The GBI is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Savannah after an armed robbery suspect was critically injured outside a convenience store. Release: Savannah, Georgia (April 20, 2026) - At the request of the Savannah…