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…
Kemp Names New Judges, District Attorney, and Solicitor…
ATLANTA — Governor Brian Kemp announced new judicial and prosecutorial appointments, including judges, a district attorney, and a solicitor general. Release: ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced the following judicial and prosecutorial appointments:…
Georgia lands Prime, Inc. regional hub with $160…
SPALDING CO. — Prime, Inc. will invest more than $160 million in Spalding County to build a new Southeastern regional hub and create over 120 full-time jobs. Release: ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced…
Albany Teen Arrested, Two Others Charged in Camilla…
CAMILLA - The GBI arrests an Albany teen and charges two 16-year-olds after a shooting during dispute at Camilla park. Release: Camilla, GA (April 13, 2026) - The GBI has arrested and charged Cornez Jackson,…
McDuffie County Man Accused of Trafficking and Exploiting…
MCDUFFIE CO. - Thomson man charged after 17-year-old recovered in McDuffie County trafficking investigation. Release: MCDUFFIE COUNTY, GA – Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that Jimmy Mance, 40, of Thomson, has been charged…
GBI Investigates Officer-Involved Shooting in Lavonia
LAVONIA - An armed suspect is killed after hours-long standoff with law enforcement in Lavonia. Release: Lavonia, GA (April 10, 2026) - At the request of the Lavonia Police Department and the Georgia State Patrol, GBI…
IRS Highlights Red Flags of Payroll Tax Fraud
ATLANTA - The IRS warns employees and employers about payroll tax fraud, red flags, and serious federal penalties. Release: ATLANTA – Employees routinely see federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare withholdings on their paychecks.…
Two Arrested in Pelham Double Homicide
PELHAM - Two men have been charged with felony murder in January Pelham double shooting. Release: The GBI has arrested and charged Scott Foster, age 27, of Ochlocknee, GA, and Dajarion Ward, age 19, of…
Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting in Banks Co.
BANKS COUNTY - A suspect was killed after shooting at deputies during an early-morning pursuit on I-85. Release: Banks County, GA (April 8, 2026) - At the request of the Banks County Sheriff’s Office, GBI…