BLACKSHEAR - Blackshear business owner Amanda Gambrell arrested by GBI for fraud and theft; investigation ongoing. Release: Blackshear, GA (March 27, 2026) – The GBI has arrested and charged Amanda “Amy” Gambrell, age 51, of Blackshear,…
MCCD issues several violations during CMV inspection
Release: MCCD Officers Conduct Port Check and Distracted Driving Detail SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 (Savannah, GA) - On September 22-24, the Motor Carrier Compliance Division (MCCD) officers with the Georgia Department of Public Safety conducted a…
GBI seeks assistance with camera found during investigation
Release: Warner Robins, GA (September 30, 2020) – The Joint Task Force investigating the disappearance of Jesus Mancilla-Velez is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a camera found by investigators during a search of Mancilla-Velez’s vehicle.…
Officer involved shooting follows car chase in Mitchell…
UPDATE: Involved in this OIS were David Kennedy, 42, of Whigham, GA and Grady County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Kenneth Weston. Release: GBI Investigates Officer Involved Shooting in Mitchell County involving Grady County Sheriff’s Office Deputy…
Arrest made in Bacon County theft
Release: Alma, GA (September 28, 2020) – On Friday, September 25, 2020, the GBI arrested Constance “Connie” Johnson, 54, and charged her with Felony Theft By Taking. On Wednesday, December 4, 2019, the GBI’s Douglas Regional…
DPH recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Release: VALDOSTA – It is estimated that 279,100 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in 2020. It is also estimated that nearly 50,000 deaths from breast cancer will occur in 2020. In recognition of…
Georgia seeks new Nursing Board Executive Director
Release: OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE ANNOUNCES SEARCH COMMITTEE FOR NURSING BOARD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (ATLANTA) -The Office of the Georgia Secretary of State has appointed a committee to conduct a nationwide search to find a…
FL Gov. DeSantis restrictions on restaurants
Sept. 25, 2020 - During a press conference in St. Petersburg, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced today that he is lifting the COVID-19 related restrictions on Florida restaurants. In a move to help boost Florida's…
Nine Georgia schools receive National Blue Ribbon honor
Release: Nine Georgia Schools Receive National Blue Ribbon School Honors U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos today recognized nine Georgia schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2020. The recognition is based on a school’s overall academic…