THOMASVILLE, Ga. - Thomas County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man on multiple drug charges after it was discovered that he was using a pill press to make fake Xanax, according to WALB. According to the…
GBI issues arrest warrant following murder in Lenox
Release: GBI Investigating Lenox, Cook County Shootings NOVEMBER 09, 2020 Lenox, GA (November 9, 2020) – On Sunday, November 8, 2020, the GBI’s Douglas Regional Office was requested by the Lenox Police Department to assist with…
VSU Celebrates $383.5 Million Impact on Area Economy
Release: VALDOSTA — How much does Lowndes County and the surrounding areas benefit economically from hosting Valdosta State University? That is the question the Selig Center for Economic Growth at the University of Georgia’s Terry…
Cook Co. man arrested for arson
Release: ATLANTA – The Office of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King announced today that a fire in Lenox was intentionally set and that a Cook County man has been arrested in connection…
Cook Probate Court closed for possible COVID-19 exposure
Release: After consultation with Chief Superior Court Judge Howard McClain and County Commission Chairman Jeff Lane, the decision has been made to close the Cook County Probate Court due to a "possible" COVID-19 exposure. Chief…
Adel man arrested in statutory rape investigation
Release: Adel, GA (June 18, 2020) – On Wednesday, June 17, 2020, Sean Baxter, 43, was arrested and charged with Statutory Rape and Child Molestation. On Monday, June 15, 2020, the GBI’s Douglas Regional Office received…
Cook Co. High announces senior celebrations
ADEL, GA - Cook County High School have announced the schedule for their 2020 Senior Celebrations. The events will be held on Friday, May 22, and will kick off with a Senior Slideshow at 9:00…
South Health District Creates Free COVID-19 Testing Program
Release: Free COVID-19 Testing Available Across South Health District Call your local health department to learn more Free COVID-19 testing is available in all 10 counties across the Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health…
GBI Investigating Officer Involved Shooting in Cook County
Release: Adel, GA (April 25, 2020) – On Friday, April 24, 2020, the GBI’s Douglas Regional Office received a request from the Cook County Sheriff’s Office to investigate an officer involved shooting. Preliminary information indicates…